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Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are used in homes, schools, businesses and boats as a way to put out a small fire. Fire extinguishers come in many types for different purposes, including portable or fixed systems. This category relates to the science, origins, operation, selection and standards for fire extinguishers.
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Does anyone know anything about General Fire Extinguisher Corp?
Founded in the early 1900's as General Belt and Hose. Later changed name to General Fire Truck and finally to General Fire Extinguisher.
I'm sure someone does.
What are the locations of fire extinguishers and how to operate fire extinguishers in the lab?
The best location to put the fire extinguisher is inside the lab, near the door so that if the fire extinguisher is used but does not put out the fire, you can still escape via the door.
Never allow the fire to come between you and a safe means of escape.
What happens to the particles in carbon dioxide gas when compressed in a fire extinguisher?
The gas becomes a liquid inside the extinguisher. When the extinguisher is operated, the liquid changes back to a gas when released.
everyone onboard
Gasoline because it makes it bigger and more people can ger inguerd
What the acronym PASS means and when it is used?
Among other tings, it is a reminder of how to use a fire extinguisher. Pull the pin. Aim at the bottom of the fire. Squeeze the handle hard, Sweep the spray across the fire.
Where can someone purchase a fire extinguisher sign?
The safety company Brady sells several types of fire extinguisher signs online as well as the store Staples. If looking for a more vintage sign then eBay is a good website to find them on.
Why blowing or fanning a small fire makes the fire stronger?
All fires need three things to burn: fuel, heat and oxygen. When you fan a small fire, you are getting more oxygen to where the fuel and heat are.
What size is a B-1 fire extinguisher?
A UL-listed 5-B:C extinguisher, with 2 pounds of dry chemical, may provide the basis for a B-1 extinguisher, but it must ALSO conform to USCG-approvals (proper corrosion protection, labeling, mounting bracket, etc).
What is the difference between dry powder extinguisher and dry chemical fire extinguisher?
The terms "dry powder" and "dry chemical", is used in regards to fire protection, refering to extinguishing agents.
Civilians, Lay persons and non-fire protection specialists use the terms interchangably. To be exact however, Dry Chemical refers to agents that extinguish Class A, B and C type fires, while Dry Powders refer to agents that extinguish Class-D type fires. Dry Chemicals have the consistancy of a flour like substance. Dry Powders have the consistancy of salt like substances. The difference is obvious to fire service professionals but not so for those who do not come in contact with the substances very often. Even the National Fire Protection Association confuses the issue when they use the word "powder" in their definition of a dry chemical.
NFPA 17 defines a dry chemical as: "a powder composed of very small particles, usually sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, or ammonium phosphate-based with added particulate material supplemented by special treatment to provide resistance to packing, resistance to moisture absorption (caking), and the proper flow capabilities."
Why would you need a class A fire extinguisher?
Call A fire extinguishers are normally the best type for taking out fires, and keeping your family safe. It is advised to have at least one in any store and possible even your house.
What type of fire extinguisher does a restaurant require?
A typical restaurant would require at least one Type ABC fire extinguisher plus a Type K fire extinguisher near the kitchen (for grease and fryer fires).
Why type of fire extinguisher is need on a boat less than 26 feet?
At least one USCG-approved Class B-1 fire extinguisher is required on any powerboat, unless it is under the following exception:
- "motorboats less than 26 feet in length,
- propelled by outboard motors and
- not carrying passengers for hire, need not carry such portable fire extinguishers if
- the construction of such motorboats will not permit the entrapment of explosive or flammable gases or vapors" [bullets added]
A UL-listed 5-B:C extinguisher, with 2 pounds of dry chemical, may provide the basis for the extinguisher, but it must ALSO conform to USCG-approvals (proper corrosion protection, labeling, mounting bracket, etc).
Are CO2 fire extinguishers toxic?
No, they are not toxic. Some care must be taken, however, because CO2 is a heavy gas and in an unventilated area one could asphyxiate.
Why did tj marshall invent the fire extinguisher?
There is no indication that anyone named "T.J. Marshall" invented any fire extinguisher.
However, there was a US Patent 125,063 issued to Thomas J. Martin, on March 26, 1872, entitled "Fire Extinguisher".
Actually it was a type of fire standpipe and sprinkler in which water pressure from a reservoir and pump pushes water up pipes and into a building to a valve that can be opened to make the water spray out of nozzles.
This is nothing like what came to be known as the "portable fire extinguisher" we have now.
A K class extinguisher is rated for use on Kitchen fires- such as a burning pan of grease or a deep fat fryer. Typically loaded with sodium bicarbonate.
When mounted how far apart from other fire extinguisher?
Fire extinguishers shall be mounted 75 feet apart
Who is the inventor of the fire extinguisher?
The first automatic fire extinguisher of which there is any record was patented in England in 1723 by Ambrose Godfrey, as far as i know
Does fire extinguisher dust cause pneumonia?
Yes. I recently had a small fire, I used my fire extinguisher, the fire man told me I would almost guaranteed get pneumonia, because I was coughing after using it (indicating I had probably inhaled some). Sure enough about 3 weeks later I got very sick and eventually had to go to the hospital, I had severe double lung pneumonia& had to get IV antibiotics
