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What are fire extinguishers be used for?
FIRE extinguishers are used to put out fire.
Is water the best way to put out a chemical fire?
You need to read the MSDS to see what agent to use to extinguish a fire. Some chemical fires can be extinguished with water, like acetic acid. If you use enough of it, you can extinguish a gasoline or diesel fire with water--definitely don't try this at home, you need a fire hose.If you were attempting to fight a calcium carbide fire with water, you would probably die. When calcium carbide is mixed with water, it produces a very flammable gas called acetylene.
Can a fire blanket put out a fire?
Yes, provided the fire is not too large and is not a chemical fire that can burn without air.
How do you put out chemical fire?
As with any other fire, you smother it, cool it or remove the fuel or any combination. For small fires that can be dealt with using a portable fire extinguisher, you would use an ABC dry powder or CO2, unless the chemical was known to be reactive to those.
What type of extinguisher to put out a petrol fire?
Water in a very fine mist from above, as only professional firefighters are able to do, will help cool the fire, but 'hosing' it will only spread the fire
What type of fire extinguisher do you use for chemical fires?
Depends entirely on what the chemical is.
What would you use to put out a tv fire?
Unplug the tv and use a fire blanket or fire extinguisher.
Can you use flour to put out a fire?
No, using flour to put out a fire is not recommended 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.
How does water put out a fire?
it cant unless there is another chemical or something in it or mixed in it
How do you put out a LPG fire?
To put out a fire involving LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), it is important to turn off the gas supply if it can be done safely. Use a fire extinguisher suitable for flammable liquids, such as a dry chemical extinguisher. If the fire is too large to be extinguished with a portable extinguisher, evacuate the area and call emergency services for assistance.
How do you put out oven fire?
smother it or use a foam fire extinguisher
What do fire- fighters use to put out an aircraft fire?
Water and foam
