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Anything other than water can be used on an electrical fire. These are often indicated on fire extinguishers as Class ABC or BC or even just C, where class C refers to fires caused by energized electrical conductors.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 13y agoA non conductive, non corrosive type. Use an extinguisher specifically rated for a class "C" fire.
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∙ 12y agoC02 or powder ...not foam as it water based or water aswell
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∙ 14y agoCarbon dioxide or Halon.
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∙ 11y agoType C- electrical CURRENT
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∙ 15y agoHalon
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What fire extinguisher for electric fire?
A Class C fire extinguisher.
What type of fire extinguisher is used on a gasoline fire?
You need to use a Class B extinguisher on flammable liquids.
What can be used to put out a fire?
Fire extinguisher
What is class c fire extinguisher is used for?
A class C fire extinguisher is used for electrical fires. A all purpose A, B, C extinguisher can also be used.
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
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 it the effect to personal items after a fire extinguisher is used?
They can get very damaged and even broken if the fire extinguisher hits them
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.
Is CO2 extinguisher used on electric fires?
Yes
Class c fire extinguisher is used for?
A class C fire is an electrical fire. A class C extinguisher is approved for electrical fires.
