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What would happen if you put out a gasoline fire with water?
Mixing water with any burning oil is extremely dangerous. The oil/gasoline can splash away from the centre of the original fire cashing more fires to start, burn those trying to fight the fire etc. There are liquids used that are not water based but are liquid these are mostly used for chemical fires -On small oil fires form or Co2 gas is used to starve the fire of oxygen and put it out.
What would happen if you tried put out a gasoline fire with water?
Mixing water with any burning oil is extremely dangerous. The oil/gasoline can splash away from the centre of the original fire cashing more fires to start, burn those trying to fight the fire etc. There are liquids used that are not water based but are liquid these are mostly used for chemical fires -On small oil fires form or Co2 gas is used to starve the fire of oxygen and put it out.
When fires are caused by oil why can they not be extinguished by water?
Fires caused by oil cannot be extinguished by water because oil is less dense than water and floats on top of it. When water is used on an oil fire, it can spread the fire by carrying the burning oil with it and causing the fire to become more intense. Additionally, the high temperatures of an oil fire can cause the water to vaporize quickly, creating steam that can disperse the burning oil and make the fire harder to control.
What is used to put out oil fires?
It's Sand..
Can a stored pressure water extinguisher be used to extinguishing all types of Class B fires.?
Certainly not ! Class B fires include petrol/oil fires as well as grease (chip pan) fires. Using a water extinguisher will not extinguish these types of fires because - since the flammable substance will float on water - it simply heats the applied water, turning it to steam - resulting in an explosive 'cloud' of burning vapour.
Is it always water that you use to put a fire out?
No - you wouldn't want to put out an oil fire out with water, it would spread. There are also checmicals that are used to deprive the fire of air. Powders (Like your household extinguisher) fires can also be smothered with blankets etc. Explosives are used to put out very large fires like oil well fires.
The name of the man who used to put out Oil derrick fires?
Paul "Red" Adair was the man best known for putting out oil derrick fires. He died in 2004.
What types of fires can't be put out with water?
Fires involving flammable liquids (Class B fires), such as gasoline or oil, should not be extinguished with water, as it can spread the flames. Electrical fires (Class C) are also dangerous to extinguish with water due to the risk of electrocution. Additionally, fires involving reactive metals like sodium or potassium (Class D fires) can react violently with water, making it ineffective and hazardous.
What are the different uses of extinguisher?
Soda water is used on general fires (wood, paper, etc). Foam is used on petrol or oil fires, to avoid spreading the fire. Carbon dioxide is used where there is electrical equipment, and there is a risk of electrocution. Then there is dry powder which is classed as a multi-purpose extinguisher.
When did Kuwaiti oil fires happen?
Kuwaiti oil fires happened in 1991.
What are the uses of different fire extinguisher?
Soda water is used on general fires (wood, paper, etc). Foam is used on petrol or oil fires, to avoid spreading the fire. Carbon dioxide is used where there is electrical equipment, and there is a risk of electrocution. Then there is dry powder which is classed as a multi-purpose extinguisher.
Why are fire produced by burning oil not extinguished by pouring water?
Pouring water on oil fires is ineffective because oil is less dense than water, causing the oil to float on top. When water is added, it may cause the oil to splatter, potentially spreading the fire further. Additionally, water can turn to steam upon contact with the hot oil, which can create explosive eruptions. Therefore, using a fire extinguisher specifically designed for flammable liquids, such as foam or dry chemical extinguishers, is the appropriate method for extinguishing oil fires.
