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We must know that electrical fires and fires fueled by burning liquids should not be fought with water. Some burning metals should not be fought with water, too.
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Why should i not use a water extinguisher on elextricity fires?
Water conducts electricity; therefore, using water to extinguish an electrical fire can result in electrocution.
What type of fire should not be extinguished with water?
Grease Fires!
Can a stored pressure water extinguisher be used to extinguishing all types of Class B fires.?
Certainly not ! Class B fires include petrol/oil fires as well as grease (chip pan) fires. Using a water extinguisher will not extinguish these types of fires because - since the flammable substance will float on water - it simply heats the applied water, turning it to steam - resulting in an explosive 'cloud' of burning vapour.
What type of fire extinguisher should be used on an electrical fires?
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.
Why you should not use water to extinguish fires caused due to electrical short circuits?
Water is a conductor of electricity, and carries the electrical current. That being said, there is always a risk for electrocution when attempting to extinguish an electrical fire using water.
Does water work put out flammable liquid fires?
In theory, massive amounts of water will put out most fires. However, there are several kinds of fires where the use of water will either not work or will spread the fire or cause other hazards. For example, using water on a magnesium metal fire could result in the water itself burning, creating a hydrogen and oxygen explosion.
What should you put on a fire?
You should put different things on a fire depending on what is causing the fire. Water is good for fires with nonmetallic combustible sources such as paper or wood. For electrical, grease, or metallic fires you will need fire extinguishers made for those types of fires.
How are forest fires put off?
By the anti-fire solutions. Also by using many firemen using water from a nearby river. Dont forget the helicopters that "scoop" up water from the rivers and drop water into the Forest fire.
What is the best water to use in a neti-pot?
Distilled water, or water which has been boiled. You can then add your own salt to the water. Using tap water in your neti pot can lead to all sorts of sinus infections.
Why do firefighters need to know science in their work?
to know what to do on certain fires, example, if it is an oil fire using water will make it worse by spreading it out
What do water fire extinguishers do?
They are idea for dealing with wood and paper fires. Never use water on live electrical or petrol fires
Can water be used on electrical fires?
No, water as a medium contains hydrogen and oxygen elements, both which transmits electricity, hence making with water while extinguishing type C fires, one could be electrocuted.
