Söndürücü

Söndürücü is a Turkish word that translates to "extinguisher" in English. It refers to a device or substance used to put out fires. The most common type of söndürücü is a portable fire extinguisher, which contains a fire-fighting agent that can be discharged onto a fire.

Fire extinguishers are classified based on the type of fire they are designed to combat. These classifications typically include Class A (ordinary combustibles like wood and paper), Class B (flammable liquids), Class C (electrical fires), Class D (combustible metals), and Class K (cooking oils and fats). Different types of söndürücü are filled with different extinguishing agents, such as water, foam, dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, or wet chemicals.

The operation of a portable söndürücü usually involves pulling a pin, aiming the nozzle at the base of the fire, squeezing a lever to release the agent, and sweeping the nozzle back and forth. Regular inspection and maintenance of söndürücüler are crucial to ensure their effectiveness in an emergency. Beyond portable devices, the term söndürücü can also broadly refer to any system or agent that extinguishes fire, such as sprinkler systems or fire-retardant materials.