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Why nitric acid and hydrocloric acid is not used in fire extinguisher?
Both nitric acid and hydrochloric acid are highly corrosive. If sprayed on a fire they will boil and cause serious chemical burns. Additionally, nitric acid as an oxidizer and could potentially make a fire even more intense.
How many words can you make from the phrase gator fire extinguisher?
You can make over 200 words just from "extinguisher". so "gator fire extinguisher" would have many more than that.
How much does a fire extinguisher make?
A fire extinguisher tech makes around $32.52 an hour. All fire extinguishers are designed to put out fires. A Dry extinguisher uses a powder or gas rather than a liquid and someone gets paid to make these.
What is the firsty thing you must do when using a fire extinguisher?
The first thing you must do is make sure you can get out safely if you are unable to stop the fire with the extinguisher. The second thing is to determine what type of fire it is so you choose the proper type of fire extinguisher. Do not consider a fire extinguisher if the fire is more than waist high or larger than 10 square feet -- leave immediately. The next thing is to get between the fire and your primary exit and use the extinguisher on the fire.
Which property of carbon dioxide make it a good fire extinguisher?
it compress's the fire till it go's out
How do you make fire extinguisher powder?
There are two kinds of fire extinguisher powders. The first is monoammonium phosphate, which you find in A-B-C dry chemical extinguishers. To make it, add phosphoric acid to ammonia water until the mixture turns acidic, and the monoammonium phosphate will crystallize out of solution. In B-C fire extinguishers you will find sodium bicarbonate. This is baking soda, and you can get that at any grocery store.
What are 2 fluid technologies that make the use of air?
Fire extinguisher and a refrigerator
Which is a good technique when using a fire extinguisher?
Get the extinguisher and have a good grip on it, pull the pin out of the handle, pull the hose/pipe/tube out if it has one, aim towards the center of the fire. Also, please make sure you are using the proper extinguisher type.
What inspection points would make a vehicle unsuitable to haul ordnance?
Uncharged fire extinguisher
What is good technique when operating a fire extinguisher?
Aim the fire extinguisher at the base of the flames, and sweep back and forthMore specifically:Trigger the fire alarm if not already done.Have others leave the area.Make sure you can get out safely and not be trapped.Select a fire extinguisher type according to what is burning.Pull the pinAim the nozzle at the fuelSqueeze the handleSweep from the edges toward the centerRepeat, as necessary, with another extinguisher, if you have one.
Is it necessary to receive training in the operation of a fire extinguisher?
It is necessary to receive this training as it helps to prepare you in case a real fire would break out and the use of a fire extinguisher would be essential. The OSHA make it necessary for employers to ensure this training takes place.
What are fire extinguisher used for?
A fire extinguisher is a cylindrical metal container which is used to put out fires. It usually contains a foam or vaporizing liquid. The contents are pressurized in order to produce a powerful spray of water, foam or powder to put out a fire.Have you ever realized how important fire extinguisher safety is for you and your family? When you are planning ahead and preparing for emergencies, you will want to purchase fire extinguishers for your home, and for each of your cars. The more you have the safer you are!Do you have home fire extinguishers on hand and ready in case of a fire?Fire extinguishers should be ready and available in several places throughout your home. The first place to have a fire extinguisher is near your stove. Make sure that your kitchen fire extinguisher is not too close to the stove, due to the fact that a fire may occur and you may not have access to the fire extinguisher because of the flames. The best location for your fire extinguisher will be between six and eight feet away from the stove.The garage would be another good location for a fire extinguisher. There are many types of fires that can start in a garage so you would want to have your fire extinguisher easily accessible.Knowing that you have fire extinguishers in several key places throughout your home will help you and your family to be better prepared for a fire emergency.How to use a home fire extinguisher:Remove the fire extinguisher from its mount.Hold the fire extinguisher while pulling out the pin. (do not squeeze the trigger while pulling the pin)Aim the fire extinguisher at the base of the fire.Squeeze the trigger and spray back and forth over the fire.Remember that there are different types of home fire extinguishers, some of them have a small hose to aim at the fire, while the smaller units have just a nozzle.Another thing to remember is you should learn how to use a fire extinguisher before a fire occurs. It is not a good idea to try and read the instructions while you are in an emergency situation.FOR MORE INFORMATION AND VIDEO GO TO:http://www.emergencysuppliesinfo.com/home-fire-extinguishers.html
