Chapter 18: Firefighting, Rescue and Assistance
Dry Chemical Extinguishers (PKP) F.49. Dry chemical extinguishers (PKP)
PKP extinguishers are primarily used for Class B fires.
F.50. Description
PKP is nontoxic and is 4 times as effective as CO2 for extinguishing fuel fires. A PKP extinguisher has an effective range of about 20 feet from the end of its nozzle and will provide from 18 to 20 seconds continuous use (See Figure 14-13).
Dry Chemical Extinguisher Figure 18-13
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