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Would fire extinguishers that produce carbon dioxide gas be more effective for fighting ground fires or ceiling fires?
Ground fires. CO2 is heavier than our air and would therefore fall to the ground when released.
What are fire extinguishers best used for?
Fire extinguishers are best used on incipient (at the beginning) fires.
What are different types of fire equipment for different fires?
Different types of fire equipment are designed for various fire classes. For instance, water extinguishers are effective for ordinary combustibles (Class A fires), while foam extinguishers can address flammable liquids (Class B fires). For electrical fires (Class C), carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguishers are suitable, and dry chemical extinguishers can tackle multiple fire classes, including A, B, and C. Additionally, specialized equipment like Class D extinguishers is used for metal fires, and wet chemical extinguishers are ideal for cooking oil fires (Class K).
What color are fire extinguishers in India?
normally red, but different fires require different extinguishers which will vary in color.
What is halon fire extinguisher used for?
Class A fire extinguishers - used for fires caused by "ordinary combustibles" aka paper, wood, plastic, cardboard, etc.Class B fire extinguishers - used for fires caused by flammable liquids such as gasoline and oil.Class C fire extinguishers - used for electrical firesClass D fire extinguishers - used for fires caused by explosive or flammable metals (most commonly found in laboratoriesClass K fire extinguishers - used for fires found in commercial kitchens
Class b fire extinguishers are for what types of fires?
liquids
What are fire extinguishers be used for?
FIRE extinguishers are used to put out fire.
What is a class d extinguisher used for?
No, hence them being Class D fire extinguishers they are only used on combustible metal fires. there are different class d extinguishers as well for specific metal fires no one class d extinguisher on all metal fires mostly very specific
Class B fire extinguishers are best to fight what kind of fires?
Liquids
Do ABC fire extinguishers extinguish fires by cooling it down.?
Class K fire extinguishers are designed to supplement kitchen fire suppression systems.
Class K fire extinguishers are designed to supplement kitchen fire suppression systems.?
ABC fire extinguishers extinguish fires by cooling it down.
What do water fire extinguishers do?
They are idea for dealing with wood and paper fires. Never use water on live electrical or petrol fires
