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A fire extinguisher with a red band or triangle is typically designated for Class B fires, which involve flammable liquids such as gasoline, oil, and grease. These extinguishers contain agents like foam, carbon dioxide, or dry chemical powders that are effective in smothering and cooling burning liquid fuels. It's important to use the correct type of extinguisher for the specific fire to prevent spreading the flames or causing additional hazards. Always check the label for specific instructions and appropriate usage.
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How are fire extinguisher distinguished?
What 'type' the fire is. The right extinguisher must be used for any fire. Or, more importantly - it can be very dangerous to use the wrong type of extinguisher, such as one with water should never be used on an electrical fire.
What type of fire extinguisher is used on a gasoline fire?
You need to use a Class B extinguisher on flammable liquids.
What is class c fire extinguisher is used for?
A class C fire extinguisher is used for electrical fires. A all purpose A, B, C extinguisher can also be used.
What can be used to put out a fire?
Fire extinguisher
Is there a rating on a fire extinguisher?
Yes. They are rated for the type of fire they can be used against, and the capacity of the extinguisher.
If only one of the three pictographs on a fire extinguisher is highlighted the fire extinguisher can be used on?
Only the type of fire that is highlighted
How would you know how to use a fire extinguisher and on what types of fire would it be used?
Read the label on the extinguisher.
How would you know how to use a fire extinguisher and what types of fire it may be used?
Read the label on the extinguisher.
What kind of fire extinguisher should be used for electrical fires"?
A Class C fire extinguisher should be used for electrical fires.
What it the effect to personal items after a fire extinguisher is used?
They can get very damaged and even broken if the fire extinguisher hits them
What type of fire extinguisher should be used specifically for wood fires?
A Class A fire extinguisher should be used specifically for wood fires.
Class c fire extinguisher is used for?
A class C fire is an electrical fire. A class C extinguisher is approved for electrical fires.
