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What gasses are put into foam in fire extinguishers?

water, helium and water vapor.


What type of fire are stored pressure water type fire extinguishers good for?

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What is in fire extinguishers that puts out fire?

Fire extinguishers commonly contain water under pressure, compressed carbon dioxide, foam, or specialized dry chemicals, depending on the type of fire they are designed to put out.


What kind of products are fire extinguishers?

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Why are carbon dioxide fire extinguishers different from water ones?

Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are generally used because they absorb the oxygen content present in the air and thus help in extinguishing fire.


Is nitrogen in fire extinguishers?

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I know fire extinguishers don't use water, but what is inside a fire extinguisher?

Some fire extinguishers use dry chemicals and some use a foam to extinguish flames. Some fire extinguishers actually still use water, but they're only for use on smaller fires. Others use a dry chemical, mostly sodium bicarbonate, or Carbon Dioxide.


What type of fire are stored pressure water type extinguishers good for?

Class A


What are fire extinguishers be used for?

FIRE extinguishers are used to put out fire.


Where can you get fire extinguishers recharged?

You can get fire extinguishers recharged at fire equipment companies, some hardware stores, and fire departments.


Do all boats need fire extinguishers?

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What does a fire extiguesher cool down?

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