Class A: Ordinary combustibles – wood, paper, cloth, rubber and plastics

Wood, paper, card, rubber, plastic, fabric, furniture… they’re all class A risks – something all buildings have.

Water fire extinguishers also known as H2O fire extinguishers, are the cheapest class A ones to buy, refill and replace. It’s why they’re so popular. They’re also the safest extinguisher to use, as the firefighting agent used is water.

Water fire extinguishers fight class A fires on two levels; they soak and cool the source of fuel, which not only extinguishes the fire, but lessens the likelihood of re-ignition.

For higher firefighting capabilities, you can opt for water additive fire extinguishers instead. An additive is used to give the water stronger knock-down properties. This means you’ll need fewer of them to cover the same risk, which could be a huge cost-saver.

Cheapest to buy and replace

• Cost-efficient option

Safest extinguisher to use

• No harmful extinguishing agents are used

Water additive also available

• For higher firefighting capabilities

Prevents re-ignition

• Water soaks and cools the source of fuel