Ordinary burning solids (wood, cloth) would need a water extinguisher (Class A). Burning metallic solids (lithium, magnesium) would need a special power found in Class D fire extinguishers (in the USA).
A Class ABC extinguisher would also work on ordinary combustibles (Class A fire), but not on Class D solid fires.
Some fire extinguishers have liquid; some have solids; some have compressed gas; some have combinations of gas, liquids and solids.
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The extinguisher removes one of 3 things that the fire needs to burn:heatairfuel
Yes, fire exstinguisher needs to be carried in the cab
There is no type of fire extinguisher that forms solids when released. They release either a gas or liquid or combination. Some liquids may turn into solids when they dry. Some gases (such as CO2) might make OTHER materials turn into solids.
how does a fire extinguisher work
Yes, an automotive fire extinguisher needs to be recharged whenever you have used it or whenever the pressure gauge falls outside of the green range.
A Class C fire extinguisher.
A Class C fire extinguisher.
No- it needs to be emptied, inspected and tested, and recharged.
We are use the co2 as fire extinguisher
fire extinguisher safety training Topic: Question Summary: Do I have to take a fire extinguisher class? Question Long-Form: I own a fire extinguisher. Am I required to take fire extinguisher training? If so, where are they offered?