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Why should water not be used to put out an electrical fire or fire in a petrol tank?
Water is a conductor of electricity, so using it to put out an electrical fire can result in electric shock or spreading the fire. In the case of a petrol tank fire, water is denser than petrol and can cause the petrol to spread, making the fire larger. It may also cause an explosion due to the rapid vaporization of water.
Should you put flour on a grease fire to extinguish it?
No, you should not put flour on a grease fire to extinguish it. Flour can ignite and make the fire worse. Instead, use a fire extinguisher or cover the fire with a metal lid to smother it.
Can flour be used to put out a fire?
No, flour should not be used to put out a fire as it can actually make the fire worse by creating a dust explosion. It is safer to use a fire extinguisher or water to extinguish a fire.
What piece of lab safety equipment should be use to put out fire?
A fire extinguisher should be used to put out a fire safely in a laboratory. It is essential to know the type of fire extinguisher suitable for the specific type of fire, such as Class A, B, or C fires, to effectively extinguish the flames.
Why petrol does not catch fire on its own temperature?
Petrol has a high ignition temperature, which means it requires a certain amount of heat to ignite. The autoignition temperature of petrol is around 246 degrees Celsius, which is higher than typical ambient temperatures. This is why petrol does not catch fire spontaneously at normal temperatures.
What should be used to put off petrol fire?
foam fire extinguisher or a fire retardant spray
What type of fire should you put powder on?
If it is a fire caused by petrol, use powder to extinguish it.
Why should water not be used to put out an electrical fire or fire in a petrol tank?
Water is a conductor of electricity, so using it to put out an electrical fire can result in electric shock or spreading the fire. In the case of a petrol tank fire, water is denser than petrol and can cause the petrol to spread, making the fire larger. It may also cause an explosion due to the rapid vaporization of water.
If you have put oil where the petrol goes in your lawnmower?
Dump/siphon/drain it as best as possible and as long as you haven't tried to run it, you should be able to fill it with petrol and fire it up! The petrol will dilute the residue sufficiently.
Why is smoking band on petrol pumps?
because when i tip of fire is put at petrol it may catch fire and it may lead to big accident's.
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.
Is petrol easy to use?
yes all you do is put it in your car or an a fire and burn it
Why petrol should not be used to wash floor of an auto workshop?
It is a fire hazard.
What sort of petrol do you put in a car?
diesel or unleaded dont put in red bull!!!!!! My dads caught on fire coz my bruver put some in!!!!!
Which thing catch fire most early in diesel or petrol?
Petrol will catch fire first, petrol is highly flammable, diesel is not.
What is firing point of petrol?
fire point of petrol
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.
