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Which class of fire extinguisher is used to stop liquid fires?
Burning liquid fires require a U.L. Class B fire extinguisher, or ABC, or BC.
What is the difference between CO2 fire extinguishers and DCP fire extinguishers?
ABC is the acronym for an extinguisher certified for A, B, and C type fires. A is common fuels like wood, B is for flammable liquids, and C is for charged electrical fires. DCP stands for Dry Chemical Powder, which is inside the extinguisher and is the actual fire suppressant. Basically, DCP is a type of ABC Extinguisher. You can also get extinguishers for Type D (combustible metals), Type K (kitchen), and other specialized extinguishing agents (i.e. Halon). Or you can get a Type A extinguisher, AB, B, BC, ABC, and others even!
What do you do is a electrcal fire?
use an ABC fire extinguisher NOT WATER
What extinguisher would you use on burning liguids in bulk form?
ABC
Does an ABC fire extinguisher extinguish fires by cooling it down?
Yes.
Which type of fire extinguisher should be used on an oil fire?
A Class A, B, C, or ABC fire extinguisher works wonders on several different types of fires. A is good for wood, paper, etc. B is good for liquids. C is good for electrical fires. Do not use a Class D, for these are best on metals (such as magnesium).
What is the pressure in an abc fire extinguisher?
The pressure in an ABC fire extinguisher typically ranges from 100 to 175 psi (pounds per square inch) when fully charged. This pressure is necessary to effectively discharge the extinguishing agent, which can be dry chemical powder used to combat various types of fires. It's important to regularly check the pressure gauge to ensure the extinguisher is properly charged and ready for use.
What can ABC fire extinguisher be used on?
General purpose extinguisher, can be used for most fires (except cooking fats)
Which extingusher will put out class a b c fires?
A class "ABC" fire extinguisher. about $20 at any hardware store.
What type of fire extinguisher is suitable for shoe factory?
A shoe factory is likely to have Class B hazards requiring an ABC or BC type of fire extinguisher.
The best tool to extinguish a small gasoline or diesel fire is a portable fire extinguishertrue or false?
True, provided that the extinguisher is the proper type. An ABC dry chemical extinguisher would be the best extinguisher to use.
Which gas is used in fire extinguishers?
The gas used in fire extinguishers is carbon dioxide. That is only for a CO2 extinguishers High pressure and no Gauge on the unit(about 2000psi). Normal Dry chemical extinguisher ABC, BC (195psi)Use Nitrogen as the propellent.
