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What are fire extinguishers be used for?
FIRE extinguishers are used to put out fire.
Can we use helium as Fire extinguisher?
No, helium is not used in fire extinguishers. We find carbon dioxide (CO2) in some extinguishers, but not helium.
Can you refill fire extinguishers?
Yes, fire extinguishers can be refilled by trained professionals to ensure they are ready for use in case of a fire emergency.
How does a fire extinguishers stops a fire?
oxygen is a fuel necessary for flames to exist. when CO2 replaces the oxygen then the flame is unable to be present.
What should you do during a fire?
Well a fire is made up of three things, heat, oxygen and fuel. So if there is a fire you need to get rid of one of these three and the fire will go out, this is why we use fire extinguishers because the foam covers the fire stopping oxygen from getting to it.
Why are carbon dioxide fire extinguishers different from water ones?
Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are generally used because they absorb the oxygen content present in the air and thus help in extinguishing fire.
What types of fire extinguishers are safe to use on electrical type fire?
Extinguishers with a Class C rating (C can be used on Currents)
What do fire extinguishers remove from the fire triangle?
It depends upon what kind of extinguisher it is. Water, for example, removes the heat from a fire by turning into steam and by removing available air/oxygen from the flames. Other extinguishers remove the oxygen from the fire or change the chemical reaction to stop the fire from converting the fuel to a flammable substance with the available heat.
What do humans use carbon dioxide for?
Fire extinguishers!!
I know fire extinguishers don't use water, but what is inside a fire extinguisher?
Some fire extinguishers use dry chemicals and some use a foam to extinguish flames. Some fire extinguishers actually still use water, but they're only for use on smaller fires. Others use a dry chemical, mostly sodium bicarbonate, or Carbon Dioxide.
How often should fire extinguishers be recharged to ensure they are ready for use in case of an emergency?
Fire extinguishers should be recharged annually to ensure they are ready for use in case of an emergency.
Where do you aim a fire extinguishers stream when extinguishing a fire?
At the base of the fire and use a sweeping motion
