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it can cause the electricity to travel through the water stream and send a shock to the person that is operating the water source. So It will more dangerous.
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∙ 11y agobecause water conducts electricity, it is not advisable to estinguish fire by water caused due to electricity. It may cause a lot of damage and can kill you....
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∙ 11y agoWater conducts electricity, and when water is sprayed on an electrical fire, the person spraying the water can be electrocuted, injured, or killed. Use a Class C fire extinguisher (there are pictures on the side of the extinguisher) or call the fire department and leave.
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∙ 10y agoWater, if it has any salt dissolved in it, is a good electrical conductor, and in an electrical fire, there is already a problem with electricity, that you would not want to exacerbate. Someone might step in the water and get electrocuted.
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∙ 11y agobecause water is a large conductor of electricity,if we put water it travel with electricity and cause shock.....
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∙ 12y agoBecause water is an electirc conductor. If you're in contact with that water, you could get an electric shock.
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∙ 11y agoYou don't use water be electricity will travel through the water. It will also spark possibly causing the fire to spread.
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Should a gasoline or electrical fire be put out by water?
Neither a gasoline or electrical fire should be put out by water. A gasoline fire should be put out by a fire extinguisher labeled A B C. An electrical fire should first have the power switched off. Then the fire extinguisher should be used.
What sort of household fire would you not put out with water?
Grease & Electrical
How do put out electrical fires?
there is a specle fire extinguisher that is for elecrical fires ... DONT USE WATER
Why can't you use water to put out an electrical power?
water should not be used to put out a fire because water conducts electricity most of the time so the person who might be putting out the fire might get electrocuted.
After you have put out an electrical fire what has been removed from the fire triangle?
Now..... Don't use water!! Use sand ..... i think that heat is removed
Do water conduct electric?
Yes water is a very good conductor of electricity. So it is not advisable to put out fire using water if the fire has been caused by electrical fuses. the reason is that water may damage the appliance
What type of fire can be put out safely with?
The large majority of fires can be put out safely with water. The exceptions are electrical, grease, or some super heated metals.
Would shooting a fire extinguisher put out a fire?
No. Depending upon the type of fire, there are other ways. For instance, a brush fire can be put out with dirt or water, but is generally put out by removing the fuel. An electrical fire might be put out by simply turning off the electricity. A fire extinguisher contains water or other chemicals and you can certainly apply water or chemicals to a fire without having them come out of an extinguisher.
Why can't you use water to put out electrical fire?
Water is a conductor of electricity, using water on an electric fire may result in electric shock, so the person putting on the water might be electrocuted as would any bystanders.
Electrical fires are best extinguished using?
Baking Soda & Class-C or ABC Fire ExtinguisherIf a fire extinguisher is not available and the fire is small, dousing it with enough baking soda can put it out. If you have one, use a class-C or multi-purpose ABC fire extinguisher to put out the flames. You can not use any other kind of fire extinguisher on an electrical fire (the extinguisher should be clearly marked, but if it's not and you're not sure what kind it is, don't use it)NEVER-EVER-EVER-use water on an electrical fire as it could cause electrocution-use a class-A fire extinguisher on an electrical fire.
What should you put on a fire?
You should put different things on a fire depending on what is causing the fire. Water is good for fires with nonmetallic combustible sources such as paper or wood. For electrical, grease, or metallic fires you will need fire extinguishers made for those types of fires.
Does water make fire go out?
Water will work against most fires but not against grease, electrical, or metal fires.
