Question

Name the fire extinguishers used for fires involving electrical equipment and inflammable materials ? What are its advantages as a fire extinguisher

Answer 1

Answer:

Water and Foam fire extinguishers 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 - they should not be used on Class B or C fires. The discharge stream could spread the flammable liquid in a Class B fire or could create a shock hazard on a Class C fire.

Carbon Dioxide

Carbon Dioxide fire extinguishers extinguish fire by taking away the oxygen element of the fire triangle and also be removing the heat with a very cold discharge.

Carbon dioxide can be used on Class B & C fires. They are usually ineffective on Class A fires.

Answer 2

Explanation:

soda acid fire extinguishers are used

ADVANTAGES

(i) easily puts out fire

(ii) in case of electric fires, water cant be used. but fire extinguishers or sand are used.