Question

Difference between abc and bc type DCP fire extinguisher.

Answer 1

Class ABC extinguishers

Perhaps the most popular fire extinguisher sold is the ABC fire extinguisher. This is a multipurpose, dry chemical extinguisher that is filled with monoammonium phosphate, a yellow powder. This type of extinguisher represents more than 80 percent of fire extinguishers sold and can be used for a combination of Class A, B or C fires.

Class BC extinguisher

There’s also the BC extinguisher, which is a regular dry chemical extinguisher that can handle a range of fires and can contain a CO2 agent, sodium bicarbonate or potassium bicarbonate. BC extinguishers can extinguish fires caused by electrical equipment or flammable liquids.