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How do Amish people extinguish fires?
The same way we do, they use water.
Can flour be used to extinguish fires?
No, flour should not be used to extinguish fires as it can actually make the fire worse by creating a dust explosion. It is safer to use a fire extinguisher or water to put out a fire.
Why should i not use a water extinguisher on elextricity fires?
Water conducts electricity; therefore, using water to extinguish an electrical fire can result in electrocution.
Why you should not use water to extinguish fires caused due to electrical short circuits?
Water is a conductor of electricity, and carries the electrical current. That being said, there is always a risk for electrocution when attempting to extinguish an electrical fire using water.
How many gallons of water does it take to put out one gallon of -Jet A- fuel on fire?
You do not use water to extinguish fuel fires. Water will only spread it.
Why can't water quench fire?
It depends what the fuel source is ! Water can extinguish even large forest fires - if you use large enough quantities of it !
Can water vapour make fuel burn?
No, water vapor does not burn. In fact, water vapor is often used to extinguish fires by removing heat and lowering the temperature.
What class fires involve combustible metals such as sodium titanium and magnesium.?
Those are class D fires. They can be very hard to extinguish, and require that they be buried or a special extinguishing agent be used. Those fires are not affected by water.
What types of fires can't be put out with water?
Fires involving flammable liquids (Class B fires), such as gasoline or oil, should not be extinguished with water, as it can spread the flames. Electrical fires (Class C) are also dangerous to extinguish with water due to the risk of electrocution. Additionally, fires involving reactive metals like sodium or potassium (Class D fires) can react violently with water, making it ineffective and hazardous.
How can white phosphorus be extinguish?
it has to be smothered or burned up
Why can't water quench large fire?
It depends what the fuel source is ! Water can extinguish even large forest fires - if you use large enough quantities of it !
Water will not extinguish most flammable liquid fires?
That's correct. Water can react with flammable liquids, spreading the fire instead of extinguishing it. It is best to use a fire extinguisher specifically designed for flammable liquid fires, such as a foam or CO2 extinguisher, to put out these fires effectively.
