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A type A or Class A fire extinguisher is used on a Class A fire, that is, one involving "ordinary combustibles" such as paper, cloth, wood and small amounts of plastics.
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Is there a rating on a fire extinguisher?
Yes. They are rated for the type of fire they can be used against, and the capacity of the extinguisher.
If only one of the three pictographs on a fire extinguisher is highlighted the fire extinguisher can be used on?
Only the type of fire that is highlighted
What type of fire extinguisher is used on a gasoline fire?
You need to use a Class B extinguisher on flammable liquids.
How are fire extinguisher distinguished?
What 'type' the fire is. The right extinguisher must be used for any fire. Or, more importantly - it can be very dangerous to use the wrong type of extinguisher, such as one with water should never be used on an electrical fire.
What type of fire extinguisher should be used specifically for wood fires?
A Class A fire extinguisher should be used specifically for wood fires.
If a can of paint were burning which type of fire extinguisher should be used?
type B
What type of fire extinguisher should be used on a potassium and sodium fire?
powder or foam :)
What fire extinguisher should be used with motor oil?
Type B
Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on a gasoline or oil fire?
the kind that puts the freaking fire out
Type of fire extinguisher for type k fire?
Class K extinguishers are used on Class K fires.
What type of extinguisher should be used on an electrical fire?
A water-type or water-based foam type of extinguisher should not be used on an electrical fire because water and foam are electrical conductors and could result in electrocution of the person using the extinguisher or anyone stepping in the water.
What piece of lab safety equipment should be use to put out fire?
A fire extinguisher should be used to put out a fire safely in a laboratory. It is essential to know the type of fire extinguisher suitable for the specific type of fire, such as Class A, B, or C fires, to effectively extinguish the flames.
