The water extinguishers by jet or pulverization act in combustion by cooling, being the first category of extinguisher is indicated for when it is necessary a larger range water (eg building fires), and the second extinguisher category became more efficient once water drops quickly absorb the heat of combustion instead of a water mass.
These are indicated for Class A and Class B fires, for soluble liquids in water.
Water extinguishers characteristics (it depends of chosen model):
• Indicated for class A and B fires classes (only for soluble liquids in water)
• Ecologic extinguisher
• Made in aluminum or steel sheet
• Anti-corrosion coating
• Plastic or polyester coating, resistant to ultraviolet radiation
• Operating temperature: 0ºC/+5ºC to +60ºC
• Extinguishers with various capacities
• Continuous water pressure
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