ABC Fire Extinguishers (Multi-Purpose)

The most common fire extinguisher on the market found in most homes and businesses is the ABC fire extinguishers (Dry Chemical). Dry chemical extinguishers are designed for protection of light and ordinary hazards. These compact and portable ABC rated fire extinguishers are suited for both industrial and commercial fire protection needs.

Dry chemical ABC extinguishers don’t sacrifice performance, meeting or exceeding requirements of ANSI/UL 299 and 711 or ULC S504 and S508. Powerful, portable and engineered to last, these extinguishers are trusted by people and industries to protect critical assets.

ABC class dry chemical fire extinguishers or multi-purpose fire extinguishers are designed to work on Class A, Class B, and Class C fires. ABC rated fire extinguishers use monoammonium phosphate powder to extinguish flames.

This is effective in smothering the flames from a number of different fires, including:

Class A fires (combustible materials including paper and wood)

Class B fires (burning liquids, solvents and gases)

Class C fires (fires involving electrical equipment)

We offer a wide selection of ABC fire extinguishers, including options from Strike First Corporation, and Ansul. ABC extinguishers are available in handheld sizes as small as 2 LB and 5 LB, up to 10lb and 20lb and also wheeled units all the way up to 350 LB. All of our ABC-rated fire extinguishers have a limited six-year warranty and they are ULC listed. ABC extinguishers are the right choice for most applications and help keep people safe and businesses compliant.

Take a look at our vast selection of multi purpose dry chemical fire extinguishers or other extinguishers to find the right choice for your business or contact us so we can help you choose.

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ABC FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

ABC fire extinguishers will ship same day if your order is made before 12:00 PM EST. All non-stock orders may require a minimum of 10 business days to be directly shipped to your address. We offer a number of delivery options that can be tailored to your order, including dock-to-dock and dock-to-door, tailgate required, appointment required, and inside delivery required options. If you have any questions related to tracking your order, contact us at info@herbertwilliams.com with your order number.

The price range for dry chemical fire extinguishers varies depending on the volume of the extinguisher you wish to purchase. Small extinguishers that are wall mounted for home use are much more affordable than wheeled fire extinguishers used in industrial settings.

CO2 fire extinguishers are designed to extinguish class B and C fires, but not class A. Whereas, an ABC fire extinguisher is designed to extinguish all three classes of fires. Also, CO2 extinguishers suppress fires by displacing oxygen, while ABC extinguishers use a dry chemical agent that smothers the fire.

An ABC fire extinguisher should not be used in situations where class D or K fires may occur. Class D fires involve combustible metals, and Class K fires involve industrial cooking appliances containing oil. ABC fire extinguishers may be used on ordinary combustible household materials (paper and wood), flammable liquids (gasoline, alcohol, oil-based paints), and energized electrical equipment.

A dry chemical fire extinguisher expels a dry powdery suppression agent that bonds with the surface it comes in contact with and suppresses fires by smothering the flames. A wet chemical fire extinguisher utilizes a liquid agent, that went expelled on a grease fire, coats the burning area robbing it of oxygen and thus putting it out. Wet chemical fire extinguishers are used to combat class K fires.

The main advantage of using a multi-purpose fire extinguisher is that it has the capability to suppress common fires, especially around the home. These types of extinguishers are also easy to use, and are relatively inexpensive. However, one of the biggest disadvantages of multi-purpose fire extinguishers is that they leave behind a fine powder residue after they have been discharged, affecting clean up.

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  1. 2 LB ABC FIRE EXTINGUISHER

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    Special Price CA$29.00 Regular Price CA$52.90
  2. 2.5 LB ABC FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITH VEHICLE BRACKET

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    Special Price CA$41.00 Regular Price CA$67.50
  3. 5 LB ABC FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITH WALL BRACKET

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    Special Price CA$51.50 Regular Price CA$81.80
  4. 10 LB ABC FIRE EXTINGUISHER

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    Special Price CA$80.00 Regular Price CA$129.50
  5. 20 LB ABC FIRE EXTINGUISHER

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    Special Price CA$169.00 Regular Price CA$252.80
  6. 5 LB ABC 3A40BC WITH VEHICLE BRACKET

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    Special Price CA$77.00 Regular Price CA$91.30
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