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What fire extingishers for what fire?
The different types of fire extinguishers are listed in classes according to which is appropriate for what type of fire. Below is an article which goes into the different classes of fire extinguishers.
What are fire extinguishers be used for?
FIRE extinguishers are used to put out fire.
What elements are in a fire extinguisher?
there are 5 classes of fire. To put out each different class of fire, there is a very wide variety in fire extinguishers. first, you should look at what fire you want to put out and then go from there.
Portable fire extinguishers are labeled for what purpose?
to put out fire In other words, because there are different types of fires there are different types of fire extinguishers. The label will tell you what type of fire it is designed for.
Why are there different types of fire extinguisher?
There are 5 different types of fires. Class A,B,C,D, and K. For a Class C fire, (electrical fire) you would not want to put out that fire with a fire extinguisher that was water in it. Water and electricity is not a good mix.
What color are fire extinguishers in India?
normally red, but different fires require different extinguishers which will vary in color.
Multipurpose dry chemical extinguishers are effective on all classes except?
D and K fire
How many fire extinguishers are there?
There is one class of fire extinguisher for each of the 5 classes of fires: A,B,C,D,K. There are different mechanical types of extinguishers, based upon how their internal agent is expelled: contained pressure, external pressure cartridge, and manual pump. There are dozens of different types of agents found inside various fire extinguishers, ranging from ordinary air-pressurized water to many exotic gases and dry chemicals.
Why are fires organized by classes?
There are six classes of fires to define the type of fire, and most importantly, the type of fire extinguisher to use to put out the fire. Here are the fire classes and the types of extinguishers you should use: Class A - Solids (wood, paper, plastic) require water, foam, dry powder, and wet chemical extinguishers. Class B - Flammable liquids (fuel, oil, paraffin) require foam, dry powder, and CO2 gas extinguishers. Class C - Flammable gasses (propane, methane, butane) require dry powder extinguishers. Class D - Burning metals (aluminum, magnesium, titanium) require dry powder (M28/L2) extinguishers. Class E - Electrical items require dry powder or CO2 gas extinguishers. Class F - Cooking oils and fats require wet chemical extinguishers.
Are there different types of fire extinguishers for a boat or can I use the same type as I have in my house?
There are different types of fire extinguishers. For a boat it would be best to get a portable type like those designed for use in automobiles.
Why are carbon dioxide fire extinguishers different from water ones?
Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are generally used because they absorb the oxygen content present in the air and thus help in extinguishing fire.
Is nitrogen in fire extinguishers?
Nitrogen can be used in fire extinguishers as gas propellant.
