NO!!!!! Use a Dry Chemical extinguisher
NO!!!!! Use a Dry Chemical extinguisher
You would not want to use a pressure water extinguisher on any electrical fire due to the possibility of electricity being conducted through the water and injuring someone. A CO2, dry chemical or "clean agent" (e.g., "Halogenated") extinguisher would be a better choice for an electrical fire, knowing that dry chemical powder will make quite a mess.
Flammable metals often require special chemicals to extinguish, assuming there are any. So, in fact, you WOULD use a "chemical extinguisher", but probably not an ordinary dry chemical extinguisher.
With a dry chemical or CO2 fire extinguisher. Anything not conductive certainly not water.
True, provided that the extinguisher is the proper type. An ABC dry chemical extinguisher would be the best extinguisher to use.
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.
To pressurize a Sears dry chemical fire extinguisher model 958044, first ensure that the extinguisher is fully charged and that the safety pin is in place. Locate the pressure gauge on the extinguisher; it should be in the green zone. If the pressure is low, use a compatible air compressor or nitrogen tank to refill the extinguisher by connecting it to the fill valve. Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines and safety procedures when handling fire extinguishers.
Class D- Dry Chemical for fires in combustible metals such as sodium, magnesium, and potassium.
Depends entirely on what the chemical is.
you should use dry powder extinguisher
A car extinguisher may be necessary for putting out several different types of fires, so it should be a Class A:B:C extinguisher, normally dry powder. For an irreplaceable classic, one might consider a CO2 or a "clean agent" extinguisher, to avoid the damage potential of dry powder chemical extinguishers.