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What are fire extinguishers be used for?
FIRE extinguishers are used to put out fire.
What types of fire extinguishers are safe to use on electrical type fire?
Extinguishers with a Class C rating (C can be used on Currents)
What do humans use carbon dioxide for?
Fire extinguishers!!
I know fire extinguishers don't use water, but what is inside a fire extinguisher?
Some fire extinguishers use dry chemicals and some use a foam to extinguish flames. Some fire extinguishers actually still use water, but they're only for use on smaller fires. Others use a dry chemical, mostly sodium bicarbonate, or Carbon Dioxide.
Where do you aim a fire extinguishers stream when extinguishing a fire?
At the base of the fire and use a sweeping motion
What can fire extinguishers be use for other than fire?
Many people use portable fire extinguishers as "door stops" on fire doors.This practice is unwise, unsafe and almost certainly a code violation.For example, NFPA 1 requires all usable fire extinguishers to be mounted with the bottom no less than 4 inches from the floor, if it is not on wheels.
Is nitrogen in fire extinguishers?
Nitrogen can be used in fire extinguishers as gas propellant.
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.
How do you put the fire of plane fuel fire?
Use extinguishers with a class B rating. They are intended for use on burning liquids.
Do all boats need fire extinguishers?
No, there are boats that do not need any fire extinguishers.
Where can I take Fire Extinguisher Training online?
It is very important to know the proper way to use a fire extinguisher. If you would like to learn the ABC's of fire extinguishers, you should go here: http://www.fireextinguisher.com/ This interactive and thorough website will teach you all about fire extinguishers and what types of extinguishers you should use on certain types of fires. The site is very in depth.
What are fire extinguishers best used for?
Fire extinguishers are best used on incipient (at the beginning) fires.
