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What puts out a fire faster water or a fire extinguisher?
Trick question, if the fire extinguisher is full of water, such as a Class 2A. However, a fire extinguisher is designed to put out a small fire quicker than anyone can respond with a hose and a water supply. Unfortunately, many fires react violently when water is applied to them, so a different type of fire extinguisher must be used.
Should you use a fire extinguisher to put out a grease fire?
Yes, a fire extinguisher works on a grease fire. What you have to avoid with grease fires is throwing water on them, because the burning grease will just float on the water and will be splashed around as the water heats and vaporizes, spreading the fire, rather than being put out. But the carbon dioxide based fire extinguisher doesn't have that problem.
What is the consequence if you use a water fire extinguisher incorrectly?
You get wet, waste the extinguisher and still have a fire! But, seriously: if you were to use a water extinguisher on a grease fire, the hot and flaming grease would simply spread (grease floating on the water) and you may have a larger fire than if you had done nothing. Also, if you were to use water on an electrical fire, you could (in theory) be electrocuted when the current travels through the conductive water stream and through the body of the person holding the extinguisher. Putting water on a Class D (metal) fire would almost certainly cause a shower of sparks if not also an explosion as the heat of the fire turns the water (H2O) into an oxidizer, further exciting the fire.
What is the firsty thing you must do when using a fire extinguisher?
The first thing you must do is make sure you can get out safely if you are unable to stop the fire with the extinguisher. The second thing is to determine what type of fire it is so you choose the proper type of fire extinguisher. Do not consider a fire extinguisher if the fire is more than waist high or larger than 10 square feet -- leave immediately. The next thing is to get between the fire and your primary exit and use the extinguisher on the fire.
What makes Chubb fire extinguishers better than other fire extinguishers?
The Chubb fire extinguishes is a lots smaller than the regular fire extinguisher, and it can put a lots of small kitchen fire out other then using the original fire extinguisher.
How many words can you make from the phrase gator fire extinguisher?
You can make over 200 words just from "extinguisher". so "gator fire extinguisher" would have many more than that.
What are dry fire extinguishers designed to do?
ALL fire extinguishers are designed to put out fires. A Dry extinguisher uses a powder or gas rather than a liquid, and cuts off the oxygen to the fire. They can be used in freezing conditions where a water type extinguisher would be useless.
How much does the average fire extinguisher weigh?
If you mean "portable fire extinguisher" they cannot be more than 40 pounds and the average is closer to 10 or less.
What would happen if you used a water extinguisher on an electrical fire?
Water and electricity generally do not mix very well. Impurities in ordinary tap water help make it a good conductor of electricity. Using a water fire extinguisher on an electrical fire will almost always present a major shock hazard and should never be considered. That being said there is a "special" type of water fire extinguisher that can be used on electrical fires, but it uses purified distilled water and a special nozzle that disperses the water in tiny beads. To be safe, unless you know what type of extinguisher you have and what it is used for, it is best to evacuate the area and call the fire department. it makes big sparks
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.
When should you not use a fire extinguisher and why?
When a fire has flames higher than your waist, or has dangerous fuel available to burn, or is more fire than your extinguisher is rated for, you need a trained firefighter with proper safety equipment and extinguishing agents.
What are dry extinguishers designed to do?
ALL fire extinguishers are designed to put out fires. A Dry extinguisher uses a powder or gas rather than a liquid, and cuts off the oxygen to the fire. They can be used in freezing conditions where a water type extinguisher would be useless.
