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NO!!!!! Use a Dry Chemical extinguisher
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A water extinguisher is safe to use on an electrical fire.?
NO!!!!! Use a Dry Chemical extinguisher
What type of extinguisher would be safe to use on a small electrical fire in an enclosed atmosphere?
you should use dry powder extinguisher
Can you get electrocuted by using a water mist fire extinguisher for an electrical fire?
Yea the water conducts the electricity through the stream. The best way to put out an electrical fire is with a class c extinguisher. However, fixed water mist extinguishers ARE used on high-voltage systems, with enough clearance to avoid arcing, where the safe design is done according to NFPA 750 Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems.
What would happen if you used a water extinguisher on an electrical fire?
Water and electricity generally do not mix very well. Impurities in ordinary tap water help make it a good conductor of electricity. Using a water fire extinguisher on an electrical fire will almost always present a major shock hazard and should never be considered. That being said there is a "special" type of water fire extinguisher that can be used on electrical fires, but it uses purified distilled water and a special nozzle that disperses the water in tiny beads. To be safe, unless you know what type of extinguisher you have and what it is used for, it is best to evacuate the area and call the fire department. it makes big sparks
Why would it not be good to install water based fire extinguisher in the computer lab?
Because it is dangerous to use water to extinguish a fire involving electrical equipment. The water can conduct electricity to the person fighting the fire and electrocute them. One should use dry powder on electrical fires.
What is the function of fire extinguishers?
The function is to fight a fire which will either extinguish the fire or to fight it long enough to allow safe passage from the location - The main and most important is to use the correct extinguisher and to leave the area if the extinguisher is not impacting on the fire.
When to use a fire extinguisher?
You should use a fire extinguisher when a fire is small and contained, such as a small grease fire on a stove or a trash bin fire. It is important to remember that you should only attempt to use a fire extinguisher if you have been trained in its proper use and if it is safe to do so. If the fire is large or spreading quickly, evacuate and call emergency services.
An APW is safe to use on an electrical fire?
Yes
What are the locations of fire extinguishers and how to operate fire extinguishers in the lab?
The best location to put the fire extinguisher is inside the lab, near the door so that if the fire extinguisher is used but does not put out the fire, you can still escape via the door. Never allow the fire to come between you and a safe means of escape.
Which fire extinguisher is best foam or powder?
Each one has its advantages and drawbacks, depending upon circumstances. For example, dry powder residue may be very difficult to clean from the area surrounding its use (assuming it put the fire out), but it is often a general-purpose extinguishing agent that can be used on several types of fires. A foam extinguisher may contain water that would not be safe near energized electrical fires (unlike dry chemical powders), but may cover a larger area of fire with a smothering blanket of foam.
How can I get registered for osha fire extinguisher training?
Our fire extinguisher training sessions take students through the different classes of fire, proper selection of fire extinguishers, how to effectively use a fire extinguisher, and when it is safe to fight a fire so that everyone knows how to best respond in an incident. Then, we'll give participants hands on experience with a live fire simulator that's controlled by the instructor.
What is the safest way to put out a fire?
Fire extinguisher
