Amerex Family
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Selected extinguisher: 240
Amerex
Water
Straight-water extinguisher family focused on Class A combustible fire control through cooling and soak-down.
Family Overview
Straight-water extinguisher family focused on Class A combustible fire control through cooling and soak-down.
This family is commonly selected for Class A applications based on Amerex catalog positioning and rating pathways.
Class A
Class AQuantitative details of Amerex Water
Typical fire classes
Class A
UL rating
2A (Model 240)
Discharge time
About 55 sec on representative units
Best-fit environments
General combustibles, occupancy support, ordinary hazard spaces
Models in this Family
Model-level table below is extracted from the Amerex catalog data for this family.
| Model | Part Number | UL Rating | Capacity | Range (ft) | Discharge (sec) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | 00100 | 2A | 2.5 Gal | 45-55 | 55 |
Best Application Scenarios
Primary use
Straight-water extinguisher family focused on Class A combustible fire control through cooling and soak-down.
Class focus
Optimized around Class A hazard profiles. Final extinguisher selection should align with site hazard analysis and local code requirements.
Related Amerex Families
ABC Dry Chemical
Most versatile Amerex family for broad building coverage across ordinary combustibles, liquid fuels, and energized electrical hazards.
Water Mist
Fine-mist deionized water platform for Class A hazards and areas with potential energized electrical exposure.
Wet Chemical (Class K)
Commercial kitchen fire suppression for cooking oils and fats, with cooling and saponification action.
Amerex Literature
amerex-catalog.pdf
05601-hand-portable-water-pressure-extinguisher.pdf
27794-owner-s-manual-for-hand-portable-extinguishers-pdf.pdf