The uses of dry powder fire extinguishers.
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- | Suppose you're studying or | + | Suppose you're studying or employed in your study room. Suddenly, you must leave the space for a while. So when you return back, you are feeling some nasty smell is entering your mind. On exploring, you discover the source of this smell which is a burning material in your study room. The truth is that the fire is expanding piece by piece. What you will do in that confusing condition to cope with the problem! Certainly, you'll pick up your [http://www.firesafetysupplier.com/fire-extinguishers/dry-powder-extinguishers.html electrical fire extinguisher] to start the fire, and will save the residual things within your study room. |
- | Well, to | + | Well, to get a better understanding if you use [http://www.myspace.com/594592470/blog/546516837 electrical fire extinguisher], you must walk-through the types of fire. Fire falls into six different categories as given below: |
• Class A: this category includes flammable solids like paper, cloth, wood, plus some kinds of plastics. | • Class A: this category includes flammable solids like paper, cloth, wood, plus some kinds of plastics. | ||
- | • Class B: includes flammable liquids or those solids which | + | • Class B: includes flammable liquids or those solids which may be liquefied like oil, petrol and paints. |
- | • Class C: includes flammable gases like hydrogen, butane and | + | • Class C: includes flammable gases like hydrogen, butane and gas. |
• Class D: includes flammable metals like potassium, sodium and magnesium. | • Class D: includes flammable metals like potassium, sodium and magnesium. | ||
- | • Class E: the fire | + | • Class E: the fire associated with the first two classes, with the induction of electrical devices. |
• Class F: includes flammable cooking liquids like oils and fats. | • Class F: includes flammable cooking liquids like oils and fats. | ||
- | Dry powder fire extinguishers are | + | Dry powder fire extinguishers are utilized in most with the cases given above. Since the fire extinguisher powders are available in different categories, the extension towards the use of a dry powder fire extinguisher has been made possible. To speak about, especially, the first three classes A, B and C; this type of powder fire extinguisher is considered to be the very best. To talk about electric devices, this extinguisher can function as an electrical fire extinguisher, too. |
- | So, it | + | So, it's clear these powder fire extinguishers are applicable to and helpful for many kinds of fire. All you need is to follow safety tips when using it. |