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Each one has its advantages and drawbacks, depending upon circumstances.
For example, dry powder residue may be very difficult to clean from the area surrounding its use (assuming it put the fire out), but it is often a general-purpose extinguishing agent that can be used on several types of fires.
A foam extinguisher may contain water that would not be safe near energized electrical fires (unlike dry chemical powders), but may cover a larger area of fire with a smothering blanket of foam.
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What type of fire extinguisher should be used on a potassium and sodium fire?
powder or foam :)
What fire extinguisher would you use on a petrol fire?
Foam, dry powder or CO2 gas- a Class B extinguisher
How do you put out a LPG fire?
Use a dry powder extinguisher or foam (guess)
What type of extinguisher would be safe to use on a small electrical fire in an enclosed atmosphere?
you should use dry powder extinguisher
Why would someone use a dry powder fire extinguisher rather than a foam one?
A dry powder fire extinguisher is mostly recommended for use in vehicles and in the home. So basically they are usually used for small fire emergencies.
How can a fire extinguisher can be marked?
A fire extinguisher is typically red, so it's easy to spot. It is marked with information identifying the type of extinguisher it is, such as dry powder or foam. It will also indicate the types of fires it is appropriate for.
How can fire extinguisher be marked?
A fire extinguisher is typically red, so it's easy to spot. It is marked with information identifying the type of extinguisher it is, such as dry powder or foam. It will also indicate the types of fires it is appropriate for.
What is the best tool to put out a small gasoline or diesel fire?
A foam extinguisher.
Is fire extinguisher foam flammable?
no
How will you extinguish fire?
by foam extinguisher
What gas is found in fire extinguisher that is useful in putting out fire?
Co2 is the main gas used. Other things are water, foam, dry powder, class d powder etc.
Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on an oil fire?
A Class A, B, C, or ABC fire extinguisher works wonders on several different types of fires. A is good for wood, paper, etc. B is good for liquids. C is good for electrical fires. Do not use a Class D, for these are best on metals (such as magnesium).
