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Why should water not be used to put out an electrical fire or fire in a petrol tank?
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How should you put out a petrol fire?
Every one may think that you have to use water and I think you have to too!
Why cant you used naked flame in a petrol station?
because you can set fire to the petrol
Why petrol does not catch fire on its own temperature?
Because petrol's ignition temperature is higher than the room temperature...
Why is water and foam unsuitable for extinguishing electrical fires?
Ions in water cause it to conduct electricity, which could cause electrocution for anyone touching the water.
What is flamability?
flammability is when something can catch on fire.
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 do water fire extinguishers do?
They are idea for dealing with wood and paper fires. Never use water on live electrical or petrol fires
How would patience be a water to the fire of conflict?
A conflict is like a 'fire'. Water puts out the fire. Petrol makes the fire stronger. Water or petrol poured on the fire(conflict )
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.
How should you put out a petrol fire?
Every one may think that you have to use water and I think you have to too!
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.
Can you set fire to a river?
Petrol will float on the surface of water, as petrol is less dense than water. So, it would be possible to set fire to a river, provided petrol is poured over the surface first!
Why does only water cut off oxygen and not petrol when poured on fire?
Because petrol is a combustible substance. Water is inert.
What kinds of fire should you not use a water based fire extinguisher on?
Foam spray extinguishers are not recommended for fires involving electricity, but are safer than water if inadvertently sprayed onto live electrical apparatus.
Why water should not be used to put off fire caused by petrol?
It actually is used, but only to cool the burning structures. If you add water to a large oil or gas fire, it would carry the burning fuel around, since the fuel is lighter and will float on the water.
Water should never be used to fight which type of fire and why?
Water should never be used to fight an electrical fire. It could potentially cause an explosion or cause you to become electrocuted.
Why should you use petrol and diesel with care?
we should use petrol and diesel with care because it can cause fire and many can get injured.
