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What is the correct substance to use in putting out an electrical fire?
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∙ 10y ago
With a dry chemical or CO2 fire extinguisher. Anything not conductive certainly not water.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoEither a dry-powder or a carbon-dioxide extinguisher - NEVER water.
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∙ 7y agoYou cannot use water.
You could use: halon, CO2, or dry chemical extinguishers to prevent oxygen from reaching the combustible materials.
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∙ 11y agoWater
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Why is class c is for putting out electrical fires?
An electrical fire is a class "C" fire. A Class "C" fire is actually a class "A" or "B" fire that is caused by electrical current.
Why carbon dioxide is better than water for putting out electrical fire and oil?
Beacause fire needs oxygen to stay lit, and water has oxygen in it.
What comes first smoke or fire?
Depends. If the fire is from a chemical reaction from a natural fuel (like wood), there will more then likely be smoke first. If the fire is electrical or chemical from a highly volitile fuel (like gasoline), the fire will be nearly instantanious. There's too many unknown variables to give a 100% correct answer. Putting those variable's aside, however, this should be close enough.
Why should a water fire extimguisher not be used for putting out a fire in electrical equipment?
Water conducts electricity So the current could go back up the stream of water and electrocute the user
When was The Substance of Fire created?
The Substance of Fire was created in 1996.
Why can't you use water to put out an electrical power?
water should not be used to put out a fire because water conducts electricity most of the time so the person who might be putting out the fire might get electrocuted.
What are the 2 most important points when fighting a fire?
* Raise the alarm immediately to alert everyone else of the danger * Never try and tackle the fire on your own, and do not try and tackle it at all if it is not possible to do so. * Make sure you are safe after raising the alarm. * Call 999 (UK) or 911 (America) for the fire service * Use the correct fire extinguisher for the correct type of fire (e.g a fire extuinguisher meant for fires caused by electrical faults should only be used for fighting fires caused by electrical faults)
When was Cat People - Putting Out Fire - created?
Cat People - Putting Out Fire - was created in 1981.
Why is it important to use the correct fire fighting equipment for electrical and non electrical?
It is important because fire equipment that has not been rated for electrical fire use may conduct electricity and electro-fry the user, whereas equipment such as electrically rated fire extinguishers (class C) will not conduct electricity, therefore keeping the operator safe. If you want more information on fire extinguishers such as different types and which instance to use them I have provided a link with this post.
Does fire go out faster with hot water or cold water?
I'd think: faster with cold water because the temperature fall is quicker and that is the main reason for the good extinguishing power of water -besides of being not burnable itself, of coarse-. It depends on the type of fire. On some fires such as an electrical fire, you would not want to use water at all. Added: Discussion: The first part of the last paragraph is very correct, but I don't know what "electrical fire" is. (Can electricity burn, not being a substance?; it can be a main cause of fire though, but fire needs more than a cause, eg. burnables and oxygen) A better example of a fire not to be extinguished with water is burning oil or fat or other immiscible volatile organic fluid. An Electrical Fire is a Class C Fire. Check USCG regulations.
What is the purpose a spark plug on a combustible engine?
The spark plug is an electrical fire to ignite the compressed air/fuel mixture at the correct time.
When a substance burns what does it do with oxygen?
A combustible substance will burn easily when on fire, A flammable substance can easily catch fire.
