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The extinguisher that has only a green triangle on it would be a really BAD choice because it probably contains water for putting out Class A fires of ordinary combustibles.
An electrical fire (Class C) is signified by the letter C in a blue circle.
Or, you can turn off the electricity and use any extinguisher appropriate for the type of fire that was started by the electricity's heat.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoYou would use a Dry Chemical (ABC) one. These are typically red. Refer to the diamond with letters to make sure it is ABC.
If it is a Silver extinguisher, generally you should notuse these on electrical fires. These are commonly 'H20 Extinguishers' that spray water, and not foam. Only foam should be used to extinguish Electrical Fires.
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∙ 12y agoClass C fire extinguisher
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Electrical fires are best extinguished using?
Baking Soda & Class-C or ABC Fire ExtinguisherIf a fire extinguisher is not available and the fire is small, dousing it with enough baking soda can put it out. If you have one, use a class-C or multi-purpose ABC fire extinguisher to put out the flames. You can not use any other kind of fire extinguisher on an electrical fire (the extinguisher should be clearly marked, but if it's not and you're not sure what kind it is, don't use it)NEVER-EVER-EVER-use water on an electrical fire as it could cause electrocution-use a class-A fire extinguisher on an electrical fire.
Should a gasoline or electrical fire be put out by water?
Neither a gasoline or electrical fire should be put out by water. A gasoline fire should be put out by a fire extinguisher labeled A B C. An electrical fire should first have the power switched off. Then the fire extinguisher should be used.
What is the best fire extinguisher for height voltage transformer?
the best fire extinguisher for high voltage is a c extinguisher because it can put out electrical fires
What class fire extinguisher would put a hairdryer out?
Assuming the fire is caused by an electrical problem, you would need a class c extinguisher.
How do put out electrical fires?
there is a specle fire extinguisher that is for elecrical fires ... DONT USE WATER
What does a fire extinguisher put out is it fire or wind?
Extinguish means "put out", so a fire extinguisher puts out fire.
What can put out fire?
a fire extinguisher can put out a fire
What kind of fire does a b-1 fire extinguisher put out?
Burning liquids- grease, gasoline, etc.
You fire extinguisher is labeled b1 what type of fire will be put out with this extinguisher?
It will put out burning fluids.
Which types of fire extinguishers are best suited for household use?
The best fire extinguisher would the kind that is well-placed and easy to use. Look for a labeling classification of A:B:C, which indicates that the extinguisher can put out the three main types of fires - ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, and electrical.
What type of fire extinguisher is the best to douse an electrical fire?
Class C - it will be indicated with a blue circle. It uses a dry chemical to put out the flames.These types of extinguisher are often found as BC or ABC-class extinguishers, which work on any of the listed class of fires.Do NOT use a Class A extinguisher on an energized electrical fire. First turn of the electricity, if that is the only extinguisher you have.class CClass C
What can be used to put out a fire?
Fire extinguisher
