Fire Extinguisher Types Question and answer 100% correct 2023
Fire Extinguisher Types Question and answer 100% correct 2023Water and Foam ...extinguish the fire by taking away the heat element of the fire triangle. Foam agents also separate the oxygen element from the other elements. Water extinguishers are for Class A fires only. Foam extinguishers can be used on Class A & B fires only. Carbon Dioxide ...extinguish the fire by taking away the oxygen element of the fire triangle and also by removing the heat with a very cold discharge. Carbon dioxide can be used on Class B & C fires. Dry Chemical ...extinguish the fire primarily by interrupting the chemical reaction of the fire triangle. ...most widely used type of fire extinguisher is the multipurpose dry chemical that is effective on Class A, B and C fires. Ordinary dry chemical is for Class B & C fires only. Wet Chemical ... a new agent that extinguishes the fire by removing the heat of the fire triangle and prevents reigniting by creating a barrier between the oxygen and fuel elements. Wet chemical or Class K extinguishers were developed for modern, high efficiency deep fat fryers in commercial cooking operations.
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water and foam extinguish the fire by taking away the heat element of the fire triangle foam agents also separate the oxygen element
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