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FIRE extinguishers are used to put out fire.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 8y agoFire extinguishers are for putting out fires. They contain different types of chemical to use on differnet burning materials.
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What are fire extinguishers best used for?
Fire extinguishers are best used on incipient (at the beginning) fires.
Is nitrogen in fire extinguishers?
Nitrogen can be used in fire extinguishers as gas propellant.
Can Halon fire extinguishers be used on electrical equipment?
Yes, Halon fire extinguishers can be used on electrical equipment- and in fact are often recommended.
What equipment can be used for an electrical fire?
Class C fire Extinguishers
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)
Is safety equipment like fire extinguishers and fire blankets used to prevent accidents?
No, not really. Fire extinguishers and fire blankets are used to stop fires. The "accident" would have already occurred, starting the fire.
Is nitrogen fire extinguisher?
Nitrogen can be used in fire extinguishers as gas propellant.
What is halon fire extinguisher used for?
Class A fire extinguishers - used for fires caused by "ordinary combustibles" aka paper, wood, plastic, cardboard, etc.Class B fire extinguishers - used for fires caused by flammable liquids such as gasoline and oil.Class C fire extinguishers - used for electrical firesClass D fire extinguishers - used for fires caused by explosive or flammable metals (most commonly found in laboratoriesClass K fire extinguishers - used for fires found in commercial kitchens
Which extinguishers is used on gasoline fire?
Class B extinguisher
What gas is often used in fire extinguishers?
Carbon dioxide.
Was radon ever used in fire extinguishers?
No, any time !!
Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are designed for which fuel types?
Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers can be used on Class B, C and E.
