Product Comparison

Characteristics Comparison of Major Fire Extinguishers

Types	Halon Fire Extinguisher	CO2 Fire Extinguisher	Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher	AFFF Fire Extinguisher (Fire King)
Application	Inhibits the chemical action concurrently and suffocates to put out the fire Can effectively control all kinds of fires and applicable on precision apparatus.	Adopts suffocation and cooling method to put out the fire Applicable to flammable liquids, oil, chemicals and the general electrical appliances, machinery apparatus…etc.	Adopts suffocation, cover and cooling method to put out the fire Applicable to general flammable items, oil chemical, coal gas and electrical appliances…etc.	Inhibits the chemical action concurrently and suffocates to put out the fire Can effectively control all kinds of fires and applies to precision apparatuses
Performance	Stable agent promptly put out fires. Will not leave any residue after using, will not produce suddenly cold and conductive phenomenon High visibility and strong penetration strength while putting out the fire Agent can be used for a long time Suitable for precision apparatus.	High-pressure steel bottle is able to bear high pressure and have long performance life No conductive phenomenon while using and no residue after usage. Suitable for extinguishing fires at large area of oil depot and chemical warehouse Applicable on precision apparatus	Large fire area coverage. Non- conductive Aptly put out outdoor fires with open air circulation.	Natural and stable agent, promptly put out the fire High-pressure steel/aluminum bottle is able to bear high pressure and have long lasting performance life Will not leave any residue after usage and easy to clean up. Will not produce sudden,cold or conductive phenomenon High visibility and strong penetration strength while putting out the fire Appropriate to extinguish the fire at large areas of oil depot and chemical storage sites.
Advantages/ Disadvantages	Import and usage is banned already It is relatively uneconomical to put out Class A fire Contains CFC with strong toxicity. High volatility and difficult to put out the fire outdoors with good ventilation. Agent is expensive	Will produce sudden cold phenomenon while using. High pressure gas inside will probably destroy the light and small apparatus while using. Agent is cheap.	Through clean up of the powder is must after usage. Poor visibility while using. Risk of inhalation during use. Toxic and pollutant. Must maintain and change the powder every three years Agent is cheap.	It is relatively uneconomical to put out Class A fire Agent is biodegradable , Non- toxic and do not cause suffocation Completely and rapidly puts out fires with no harm to the environment.
Agent	Agent is effective for a long time The import of this agent is banned since 1994.	NA	Three years	Agent is effective for a long time. Fire Extinguisher shelf life 10 years.

Fire King fire extinguisher will work for all types of fires.

Class A:
Fires involving ordinary combustible materials such as cloth, wood, rubber, paper, and many plastics.

Class B:
Fires involving flammable liquids, such as grease, gasoline, oil, and oil-based paints.

Class C:
Fires involving appliances, tools, or other equipment that is electrically energized or plugged in.

Class D:
Fires involving flammable metals and are often specific for the type of metal in question. These are typically found only in factories working with these metals.

Class K:
Fires involving vegetable oils, animal oils, or fats in cooking appliances.