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How can a class C fire be extinguished?

A class C fire involves energized electrical equipment. It should not be extinguished using water, as it can conduct electricity and cause electrocution. To extinguish a class C fire, it is recommended to use a dry chemical or carbon dioxide fire extinguisher designed for use on electrical fires.


Which type of fire extingisher can be used for a grease fire?

For kitchen use you want a Class K - cooking oils and fats - extinguisher.


Why is carbon doixide a liqiud at room temperature when it is in a fire extunisher?

Carbon dioxide is a liquid in a fire extinguisher because it is kept under high pressure inside the extinguisher. This high pressure compresses the gas molecules together, causing them to condense into a liquid form at room temperature. When the fire extinguisher is activated, the liquid carbon dioxide is released as a gas, which helps smother the fire by displacing oxygen around it.


What you do in the event of an electrical fire?

Often turning off the power will cause an electrical fire to go out, so unplug the device or flip the circuit breaker. You can also use carbon dioxide fire extinguishers on electrical fires. In computer server rooms, there are sometimes HALON fire extinguishers built in. Halon isn't poisonous, but it displaces all of the oxygen from the room, so you want to GET OUT of a room where a halon fire extinguisher is used.


How do you extinguished plastic material fire?

To extinguish a plastic material fire, use a Class A, B, or C fire extinguisher as appropriate. For small fires, you can also smother the flames by covering them with a fire blanket or using water to cool the material. Avoid using water on electrical or grease fires involving plastic materials.

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Diagram of fire extinguisher?

how does a fire extinguisher work


What fire extinguisher for electrical fire?

A Class C fire extinguisher.


What fire extinguisher for electric fire?

A Class C fire extinguisher.


What fire extinguisher puts out a generator fire?

We are use the co2 as fire extinguisher


Do I have to take a fire extinguisher class?

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?


How do you spell extinguisher?

That is the correct spelling of "extinguisher" (fire extinguisher).


What is the symbol on a fire extinguisher for electrical equipment?

Fire extinguisher symbols


Where can I recharge my fire extinguisher?

You can recharge your fire extinguisher at a fire equipment service company or a fire department.


Where can you get a fire extinguisher recharged?

You can get a fire extinguisher recharged at a fire equipment service company or a fire department.


What does a fire extinguisher put out is it fire or wind?

Extinguish means "put out", so a fire extinguisher puts out fire.


What type of fire extinguisher is used on a gasoline fire?

You need to use a Class B extinguisher on flammable liquids.


Where can I find a place to refill my fire extinguisher near me?

You can find a place to refill your fire extinguisher at local fire departments, fire equipment suppliers, or hardware stores that offer fire extinguisher services.