What is a dry chemical agent?

Dry Chemical Agents Foray Dry Chemical is a multipurpose extinguishing agent, meaning it is effective on Class A, B, and C fires. This monoammonium phosphate-based agent is availablein 45 lb pails and 200 and 400 lb drums (20.4, 90.7, 181.4 kg).

Is ABC powder dry chemical?

ABC Dry Chemical agent is the only one of the dry chemical agents that provides Class A fire suppression. It is a monoammonium phosphate based dry chemical containing chemical additives, and produced by an exclusive chemical process. ABC agent is yellow in color to differentiate it from the other dry chemical agents.

What is Dry chemical used for?

Dry chemical extinguishers put out fire by coating the fuel with a thin layer of dust, separating the fuel from the oxygen in the air. The powder also works to interrupt the chemical reaction of fire, so these extinguishers are extremely effective at putting out fire.

What is DCP dry chemical powder?

Dry chemical powder (DCP) fire extinguishers are one of the most common fire extinguishers used in Australia. The reason for this is their ability to tackle many different types of fire, their effectiveness at fighting fires and also the low cost of DCP extinguishers available.

What does a dry chemical skid unit do?

Dry Chemical Skid Unit **A deck system is typically made up of several independent skid-mounted units. The units are self-contained fire-fighting systems that use a dry chemical-extinguishing agent propelled by a high-pressure inert gas such as nitrogen. (ABS 141, “Guidance Notes on Fire-Fighting Systems”)

How big is a Twin Agent skid unit?

Custom-sized to your specific application, these firefighting skid units are available with dry chemical capacities up to 1,500 lbs. and AFFF premix capacities up to 200 gallons. Request a quote on a twin agent unit, or contact Fire Combat for more information on any of our fire fighting systems.

How does a dry chemical fire fighting system work?

All our dry chemical fire fighting systems are fully self-contained, and include the agent container, actuator, expellant gas, agent lines, hose storage and discharge device in a single, compact unit. Both stationary and mobile units work independently of possible interruptions in municipal electrical and water supplies.

What kind of Skid do I need for dry chemical burner?

Burner Standard and Marine type Dry Chemical hand hose line and remote systems are designed for use on Class A, B and C hazards. Standard capacities optionally completed with standard skid, piped installation or trailer mount.