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- Class A: Used to put out fires involving combustible substances such as paper, wood, or plastic
- Class B: Used to put out fires consuming a flammable liquid, such as gasoline or oil, or a flammable gas like propane.
- Class C: Used to put out fires caused by electrical energy.
- Class D: Used to put out fires involving combustible metals such as magnesium, lithium or sodium
- Class K: Used in kitchen fires involving deep fat fryers or other grease.
The article below goes into more detail on fire extinguishers and the classes.
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What fire extinguisher puts out a generator fire?
We are use the co2 as fire extinguisher
When use to fire extinguisher?
When there's a fire.
What to use in case of fire?
In case of fire, use a fire extinguisher.
Is it safe to use a water extinguisher on an electrical fire?
NO!!!!! Use a Dry Chemical extinguisher
A water extinguisher is safe to use on an electrical fire.?
NO!!!!! Use a Dry Chemical extinguisher
What puts out a fire faster water or a fire extinguisher?
Trick question, if the fire extinguisher is full of water, such as a Class 2A. However, a fire extinguisher is designed to put out a small fire quicker than anyone can respond with a hose and a water supply. Unfortunately, many fires react violently when water is applied to them, so a different type of fire extinguisher must be used.
How would you know how to use a fire extinguisher and what types of fire it may be used?
Read the label on the extinguisher.
How would you know how to use a fire extinguisher and on what types of fire would it be used?
Read the label on the extinguisher.
What fire extinguisher do you use on a gas fire?
A Class B extinguisher. Below is an article that lists each class. Also a class A:B OR B:C each extinguisher will have a numerical value beside the B. This number indicates how many square feet of burning fluid it will extinguish by an unexperienced operator.
What type of fire extinguisher is used on a gasoline fire?
You need to use a Class B extinguisher on flammable liquids.
What type of fire extinguisher would be most suitable to use on a fire in a faulty washing machine?
class c fire extinguisher
What class of fire extinguisher is appropriate for a fire involving a flammable liquid?
Use a foam extinguisher to smother the fire without spreading it.
