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Published: 08 May 2011

Most workers have been taught what a Class A fire is, but have they been taught what 1-A, 2-A, 3-A, 4-A, 6-A, and 8-A... mean? Here are some basic facts regarding fire extinguisher ratings.  Class A and B extinguishers will only have numerical ratings; Class C and D do not.  The rating is an indication of how much fire they will SAFELY extinguish.  For example, 2-A:20-BC will look something like this...

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#5 Ronald 2013-11-19 16:02

Ok well you still haven't corrected the example as John first pointed out, then Brian.

"For example, a 2-A rated extinguisher would be equal to 2.25 (2 x 1.25) gallons of water."

It needs to say 2.5, not 2.25......

#4 Bryan 2013-04-19 15:46

Thanks Brian! I have corrected the table. If you see any other errors in my postings PLEASE let me know.

Bryan

#3 Brian 2013-04-19 15:03

There is still a typo though, the text says there is 2.25 gallons equivalent, not 2.5

#2 Bryan 2012-10-05 13:40

THANKS so much for letting me know John! I have corrected the posting, but have no idea how I screwed up simple math. If you contact me at BryanSAFTENG.net I will set you up with a free one year membership in return for your help.

+2 #1 john 2012-10-05 12:29

your example is incorrect. A Fire Extinguisher with a rating of 2A would contain the equivalent to 2.5 gallons of water (2 x 1.25)not five.

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