Fire extinguisher question
10-14-2005, 03:00 PM
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Fire extinguisher question
Will the one in the link form below work on engine fires, ie gas and so on? Also, the "dry" chemical means it will work on interior stuff too without leaving stains correct? Thanks<ul><li><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=8002317 219&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT">http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=8002317 219&sspagename=STRK%3AME
10-14-2005, 03:25 PM
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buy one locally... i wouldnt buy an extinguisher over the internet that is a no-name brand
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abc will put out most fires nowadays so yeah thats fine but there is a lot of stuff pending on a good working extinguisher so i would buy one locally. they are cheaper and you will most likely get a kiddie brand one.
having one extinguisher is better than none but id rather use good stuff.
dry-chem doesnt mean its easier to clean up. its the type of agent used to extinguish the fire. no matter which one you will use: white powder will be EVERYWHERE, believe me. btdt with the fd.
below are the class ratings:
Class A Extinguishers will put out fires in ordinary combustibles, such as wood and paper. The numerical rating for this class of fire extinguisher refers to the amount of water the fire extinguisher holds and the amount of fire it will extinguish.
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Class B Extinguishers should be used on fires involving flammable liquids, such as grease, gasoline, oil, etc. The numerical rating for this class of fire extinguisher states the approximate number of square feet of a flammable liquid fire that a non-expert person can expect to extinguish.
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Class C Extinguishers are suitable for use on electrically energized fires. This class of fire extinguishers does not have a numerical rating. The presence of the letter "C" indicates that the extinguishing agent is non-conductive.
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Class D Extinguishers are designed for use on flammable metals and are often specific for the type of metal in question. There is no picture designator for Class D extinguishers. These extinguishers generally have no rating nor are they given a multi-purpose rating for use on other types of fires.<ul><li><a href="http://www.hanford.gov/fire/safety/extingrs.htm">http://www.hanford.gov/fire/safety/extingrs.htm</a></li></ul>
abc will put out most fires nowadays so yeah thats fine but there is a lot of stuff pending on a good working extinguisher so i would buy one locally. they are cheaper and you will most likely get a kiddie brand one.
having one extinguisher is better than none but id rather use good stuff.
dry-chem doesnt mean its easier to clean up. its the type of agent used to extinguish the fire. no matter which one you will use: white powder will be EVERYWHERE, believe me. btdt with the fd.
below are the class ratings:
Class A Extinguishers will put out fires in ordinary combustibles, such as wood and paper. The numerical rating for this class of fire extinguisher refers to the amount of water the fire extinguisher holds and the amount of fire it will extinguish.
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Class B Extinguishers should be used on fires involving flammable liquids, such as grease, gasoline, oil, etc. The numerical rating for this class of fire extinguisher states the approximate number of square feet of a flammable liquid fire that a non-expert person can expect to extinguish.
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Class C Extinguishers are suitable for use on electrically energized fires. This class of fire extinguishers does not have a numerical rating. The presence of the letter "C" indicates that the extinguishing agent is non-conductive.
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Class D Extinguishers are designed for use on flammable metals and are often specific for the type of metal in question. There is no picture designator for Class D extinguishers. These extinguishers generally have no rating nor are they given a multi-purpose rating for use on other types of fires.<ul><li><a href="http://www.hanford.gov/fire/safety/extingrs.htm">http://www.hanford.gov/fire/safety/extingrs.htm</a></li></ul>
10-14-2005, 03:36 PM
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better than nothing but not really good for your car.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of ABC, dry chemical fire extinguishers?
The multi-purpose chemical, monoammonium phosphate, is corrosive and damages computers and electronic equipment. The corrosive action may be slow and not evident for several months.<ul><li><a href="http://www.ehs.umb.edu/drychm.htm">http://www.ehs.umb.edu/drychm.htm</a</li></ul>
The multi-purpose chemical, monoammonium phosphate, is corrosive and damages computers and electronic equipment. The corrosive action may be slow and not evident for several months.<ul><li><a href="http://www.ehs.umb.edu/drychm.htm">http://www.ehs.umb.edu/drychm.htm</a</li></ul>
