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Some extinguiishers do but they should not be used on electrical or liquid fuel fires.

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Depends on the type. Some have water, some carbon dioxide, some have different chemicals.

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What color are fire extinguisher's?

Red...... i think


Does fire extinguisher contain hydrogen?

Not elemental hydrogen, no. That would not work in a fire extinguisher as hydrogen is highly flammable. Some fire extinguishers do use water, however, which is a hydrogen compound.


How can a fire extinguisher can be marked?

A fire extinguisher is typically red, so it's easy to spot. It is marked with information identifying the type of extinguisher it is, such as dry powder or foam. It will also indicate the types of fires it is appropriate for.


How can fire extinguisher be marked?

A fire extinguisher is typically red, so it's easy to spot. It is marked with information identifying the type of extinguisher it is, such as dry powder or foam. It will also indicate the types of fires it is appropriate for.


Is hydrogen inside a fire extinguisher?

Not in elemental form. Hydrogen is highly flammable, so putting it in a fire extinguisher would be a very bad idea. Some fire extinguishes contain water, which is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen.


What is a fire extinguisher with a red band or triangle?

Assuming this extinguisher is following Australian rules, that is a dry chemical extinguisher. If this is an American extinguisher, there are no standards, only conventions, and I couldn't tell you by color alone.


How fire extinguisher is able to control fire?

A fire extinguisher is meant to extinguish a fire, or at least a portion of the fire within the fire extinguisher's capacity.


Diagram of fire extinguisher?

how does a fire extinguisher work


What fire extinguisher for electric fire?

A Class C fire extinguisher.


What fire extinguisher for electrical fire?

A Class C fire extinguisher.


The best tool to extinguish a small gasoline or diesel fire?

A nice working fire extinguisher. Ussually they are red and hanging some where in the house. The ABC rated or the CO2 fire extinguisher works. DO NOT USE WATER!!


What fire extinguisher puts out a generator fire?

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