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What type of fire would you use a powder fire extinguisher for?
There is no liquid powder extinguisher on the market.
What is the best way to put out a magnesium fire?
The special powder extinguishers are designed specifically to fight combustible metal fires (class D), such as sodium, lithium, magnesium and aluminum when in the form of swarf or powder. The extinguishers are equipped with a special very low velocity applicator to ensure the fire fighting powder is applied efficiently and effectively to burning metal and prevent burning swarf from spreading. The L2 version contains powder formulated for extinguishing all metal fires including lithium.* Unique lance applicator designed to allow the powder to fall evenly over the fire* Colour coded area for easy identification* Highly effective against metal fires. Which include lithium, sodium, magnesium and aluminum when in the form of powder or swarf* L2 contains powder suitable for fires involving lithium* M28 does not cover lithium fire risks* Unique hose swivel joint for easy directional controlLithium L2 Powder Extinguisher - 9kg capacityM28 Powder Extinguisher - 9kg capacity
What is the best type of fire extinguisher or fire agent that can be applied to all classes of fire?
red = water and is used for wood paper textiles and solid material fires. DO not use on liquid elictrical or metal fires. blue = powder and is used for liquid and electrical fires. DO not use on metal fires. yellow = foam and is used for liquid fires. DO not use on electrical or metal fires black = carbon dioxide (CO) and is used for liquid and electrical fires DO not use on metal fires. halon can be used on all fires as well as dry chemical
What type of fire is a dry powder extinguisher used for?
liquid and electrical fires.
Class D fire extinguishers may be used on all fires.?
False class D which i think is dry powder can only be used on electrical fires.
What is phosphourus used for?
it is used for fires, fertilizer, water treatment, metal treating and much more household items.
What class fire extinguisher should be used on electrical fires such as desktop pcs?
Carbon Dioxide(CO2) or Dry Powder.
What is a class d fire extinguisher for?
A class D fire extinguisher is used for fighting class D fires. Class D fires are metal fires involving magnesium, potassium, sodium and sodium-potassium alloys. The class D extinguishers are mostly used in the aircraft industry, auto body shops and factories working with metal.
What is hydrocarbon fire extinguisher?
BC type Dry powder extinguisher is the hydrocarbon extinguisher since it is used for extinguishing hydrocarbon fires.
What is class d fire extinguisher use for?
A class D fire extinguisher is used for fighting class D fires. Class D fires are metal fires involving magnesium, potassium, sodium and sodium-potassium alloys. The class D extinguishers are mostly used in the aircraft industry, auto body shops and factories working with metal.
What is a rifle ball?
a ball of metal used as a projectile in black powder, muzzle loaders
What do you use to extinguish a smoking computer?
A 'dry powder' extinguisher. Water or foam extinguishers will destroy the circuits (and shouldn't be used on electrical fires).
