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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).
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoOil would be a Class B fire, use a Class B extinguisher (i.e, ABC, or BC).
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∙ 11y agoFoam (Cream)
Co2 (Black)
Wet Chemicals (Yellow)
not to sure about Halon (Green)
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∙ 11y agoSand is normally used. A portable, dry-chemical, ABC fire extinguisher or CO2 may also be used, or even a special AFFF "foam" extinguisher.
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∙ 11y agoUsing a foam fire extinguisher would work best for chemical fires such as oil.
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∙ 13y agoFoam, powder, AFFF.
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∙ 8y agoby foam extinguisher
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∙ 10y agoType B
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If a can of paint were burning which type of fire extinguisher should be used?
type B
What type of fire extinguisher should be used on a potassium and sodium fire?
powder or foam :)
What fire extinguisher should be used with motor oil?
Type B
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.
Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on a gasoline or oil fire?
the kind that puts the freaking fire out
What type of extinguisher should be used on an electrical fire?
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.
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.
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.
What type of fire extinguisher is used on a gasoline fire?
You need to use a Class B extinguisher on flammable liquids.
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
What is a fire extinguisher type a used for?
A type A or Class A fire extinguisher is used on a Class A fire, that is, one involving "ordinary combustibles" such as paper, cloth, wood and small amounts of plastics.
What type of fire extinguisher should be used on a gasoline fire I am?
Carbon dioxide, or foam, or dry powder. At no time should a soda water extinguisher be used, as the water will cause the burning gasoline to flare up and spread even further.
