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Q: Why cant carbon dioxide be used on an electrical fire?
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Why wouldn't you use carbon dioxide on an electrical fire?

Carbon dioxide is actually an excellent choice for use on an electrical fire.


Which gas do fire fighters use?

firefighters use carbon dioxide to put out fires.


What sort of fire is a carbon dioxide fire?

Carbon dioxide does not burn.


What is the fire extinguishers co 2 used for?

The carbon dioxide fire extinguisher can be used on electrical fires, where there is a danger of an electrical shock if a soda water extinguisher was used.


What is produced after a fire?

Fire releases heat and carbon dioxide. The carbon depends on how the fire is burnt. Unburnt hydrocarbons are released if fire is not complete.


Why carbon dioxide is better than water for putting out electrical fire and oil?

Beacause fire needs oxygen to stay lit, and water has oxygen in it.


What class fire extinguisher should be used on electrical fires such as desktop pcs?

Carbon Dioxide(CO2) or Dry Powder.


What happens when there is carbon dioxide around a fire?

the fire should exstinguish a carbon dioxide puts out flames as it is a common fire extinguisher


Can carbon dioxide come from fire?

Yes. Burning carbon or a carbon compound will produce carbon dioxide.


What gas does fire create?

It depends on the fire, but if the fuel is largely organic matter and the amount of air is not restricted, the gas from the fire will be largely carbon dioxide and water vapor.


Do fire produce carbon dioxide?

Yes, forest fires do produce carbon dioxide.


Carbon dioxide is used for putting out fire-give reason?

2 reasons why carbon dioxide is used in putting fire off