Fire extinguishers are best used on incipient (at the beginning) fires.
It suffocates a fire. Its best used on chemicals
FIRE extinguishers are used to put out fire.
Nitrogen can be used in fire extinguishers as gas propellant.
Yes, Halon fire extinguishers can be used on electrical equipment- and in fact are often recommended.
Specialist websites such as FireMart.co.uk sell fire extinguishers. Amazon offers this as well. I suggest you read up on fire extinguishers and usage before you purchase.
Class C fire Extinguishers
Extinguishers with a Class C rating (C can be used on Currents)
No, not really. Fire extinguishers and fire blankets are used to stop fires. The "accident" would have already occurred, starting the fire.
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.
Nitrogen can be used in fire extinguishers as gas propellant.
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
Class B extinguisher