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What is the difference between dry chemical and hcfc 123 fire extinguisher?
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The difference between a dry chemical and a hcfc 123 fire extinguisher is the material used to extinguish. Dy chemical fire extinguishers typically contain a fine white powder composed mainly of monoammonium phosphate. This powder extinguishes the fire but creates a lot of smoke and is highly corrosive. Hcfc fire extinguishers use Halon instead. Halon is a liquefied, compressed gas that cuts off the combustion reaction while it is happening. Halon has very few risks and very little is needed to extinguish fires.
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A water extinguisher is safe to use on an electrical fire.?
NO!!!!! Use a Dry Chemical extinguisher
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argon and tetrafluoromethane
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A type chemical fire extinguisher.
What colour is the band on a dry chemical fire extinguisher?
white
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True, provided that the extinguisher is the proper type. An ABC dry chemical extinguisher would be the best extinguisher to use.
What is the difference between CO2 fire extinguishers and DCP fire extinguishers?
ABC is the acronym for an extinguisher certified for A, B, and C type fires. A is common fuels like wood, B is for flammable liquids, and C is for charged electrical fires. DCP stands for Dry Chemical Powder, which is inside the extinguisher and is the actual fire suppressant. Basically, DCP is a type of ABC Extinguisher. You can also get extinguishers for Type D (combustible metals), Type K (kitchen), and other specialized extinguishing agents (i.e. Halon). Or you can get a Type A extinguisher, AB, B, BC, ABC, and others even!
