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Why is it important to use the correct fire fighting equipment for Electrical and Non electrical fires?
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Water conducts electricity and is therefore contraindicated for use on energized electrical equipment, however it is much cheaper than the chemicals that can be used on energized equipment making it more economical when water is able to be used. Similarly water should not be used on grease fires as it will spread out the grease and the fire rather than smothering it.
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Why is it important to use the correct fire fighting equipment for electrical and non electrical?
It is important because fire equipment that has not been rated for electrical fire use may conduct electricity and electro-fry the user, whereas equipment such as electrically rated fire extinguishers (class C) will not conduct electricity, therefore keeping the operator safe. If you want more information on fire extinguishers such as different types and which instance to use them I have provided a link with this post.
What fire fighting equipment do you use for non electrical fire?
There are a lot of other fires, A B C D K. for each fire there is different equipment depending on the size of the fire
How can the electrical conductivity of water be reduced when fighting fire with water. So as to reduce the chances of getting electrocuted?
Never ever even think of fighting electrical fires with water. Somebody (probably you) will likely get electrocuted.
Why is special fire fighting equipment needed for electrical and non electrical fires?
Water conducts electricity and is therefore contraindicated for use on energized electrical equipment, however it is much cheaper than the chemicals that can be used on energized equipment making it more economical when water is able to be used. Similarly water should not be used on grease fires as it will spread out the grease and the fire rather than smothering it. Water if pure without contaminants does not conduct . Having stated that electrical fire can hardly be contained by water since the air itself will conduct electrons by ionization. So to contain an electrical fire a the oxygen must be removed and water will not do that.
What fire fighting equipment do you use on an electrical fire?
A class "C" extinguisher (e.g. dry chemical or carbon dioxide) would be the choice for this one. However, if you can de-energize the electrical circuit, you would then be able to use water or another extinguishing medium on the fire. It might be a good idea to de-energize the circuit ASAP anyway, at least until you get the fire out and insure that re-energizing the circuit won't cause another problem. Fire does a nasty number on electrical equipment and wiring.
Design OF A fire fighting system for electrical control building?
we have to distinguish between firefighting and fire alarm system. fire fighting is mechanical work (either sprinkler system or Foam or CO2 or FM200) and there is fire alarm or detection system this is an electrical thing that includes ( detectors an fire alarm system) for electrical control building we use FM200.
Why would it not be good to install water based fire extinguisher in the computer lab?
Because it is dangerous to use water to extinguish a fire involving electrical equipment. The water can conduct electricity to the person fighting the fire and electrocute them. One should use dry powder on electrical fires.
What is fire fighting equipment used for?
fighting fires
What are the 2 most important points when fighting a fire?
* Raise the alarm immediately to alert everyone else of the danger * Never try and tackle the fire on your own, and do not try and tackle it at all if it is not possible to do so. * Make sure you are safe after raising the alarm. * Call 999 (UK) or 911 (America) for the fire service * Use the correct fire extinguisher for the correct type of fire (e.g a fire extuinguisher meant for fires caused by electrical faults should only be used for fighting fires caused by electrical faults)
How would you put put a fire out if you were a firefighter?
Firefighters use several kinds of fire-fighting chemicals: For ordinary fires: water or a Class A extinguisher For fires involving combustible chemicals such as gasoline, grease, or oil (Class B): C02 (carbon dioxide), dry chemical extinguishers such as foam, sodium bicarbonate, potassium bicarbonate, or monoammonium phosphate For fires involving electrical equipment (Class C): C02 or dry chemical extinguishers such as the above -- never use water on an electrical fire!
What is 27A rating of fire extinguisher?
It means it's got six liters of water in it, so it's good for fighting, say, a wood fire but don't use it on a flammable-liquid or electrical fire.
Why does the fire brigade start fighting a fire by turning off the electric mains?
Primarily because using water to fight a fire will invariably short out the electrical (AC) power. Also, if the fire was started by an electrical problem, it could cause other fires to break out, or endanger the firemen. To prevent injuries from broken outlets and conduits, shutting off the power is one of the first things the fire department will do.
