What fire extinguishers do you use on a non electrical fire?

Answer 1

Well, that depends. If the electricity is still turned onthen we would use a CO2 extinguisher. If it is de-energized, then it would be treated as a normal fire, and you could put it out with a hose stream. In a perfect world though, CO2 is the best because it does no more damage to whatever is on fire, whereas water corrodes and shorts wiring.

Answer 2

Carbon dioxide, Xenon or - if it's all you've got - foam. Or a fire blanket works on electrical fires too if they are small enough. Basically anything but water.

As with any fire though, your safest bet is to evacuate the building and call the fire brigade. Never put yourself in danger to fight a fire unless someone else is in danger. And always, always, always call the professionals.

Answer 3

Water is good as it will cut off oxygen and cool the heat source.

Powder and foam will smother to cut off oxygen.

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) will cut off oxygen but blast of gas may spread ther fire by blowing light material such as paper causing it to set fire to other things.

Don't use water on oil, or a chip pan fire.

Answer 4

At the risk of sounding to vague, rule of thumb use a red one. Try using one that has the letters A, B, C in the diamond (classifications).

NEVER USE AN H2O FIRE EXTENGUISHER! (Most clmmonly silver). Make sure all power is disconnected AsAP as well, then you can use a H2O one.

Answer 5

In the USA an electrical fire is Class C, so you would use a Class BC or ABC for an electrical fire. In other places, electrical fire is Class E.

You would use a dry-chemical, CO2, or "clean agent" (Halon) for an electrical fire, as well as TURNING OFF the electric supply.

Answer 6

Fire extinguishers are separated into distinct categories, each with specific types of fires that they will effectively and safely put out.

Class A is used for wood and paper type fires.

Class B is used for liquid fires, such as gas/petrol.

Class C is used for electical fires.

Class D is used for flammable metal fires, such as magnesium.

Class K is used for cooking oil and grease fires. They are more effective at these types than Class B extinguishers, which work by a different method.

Answer 7

A dry powder extinguisher, a CO2 extinguisher or a halon gas system.

Answer 8

One that does not have any water in it, i.e., dry chemical, CO2 or clean agent such as Halon.

Answer 9

Water and foam extinguishers.

Answer 10

Co2