Difference between revisions of "Fire extinguisher"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
A portable device used to put out fires. Fire extinguishers are specific to the combustion material in the fire. | A portable device used to put out fires. Fire extinguishers are specific to the combustion material in the fire. | ||
| + | * Class A - combustible materials such as wood and textiles require a coolant extinguisher, such as or carbon dioxide. | ||
| + | * Class B - flammable liquids, oils and grease require a smothering extinguisher, such as carbon dioxide, foam or dry chemical. Do not use water. | ||
| + | * Class C - electrical fires require carbon dioxide gas or dry chemical extinguishers. Do not use water. | ||
| + | * Class D - burning metals require a dry powder formulation such as graphite or trimethoxy boroxine. Do not use water. | ||
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
extincteur (Fr.); extintor (Port.); | extincteur (Fr.); extintor (Port.); | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| + | File:Image3_802519.jpg|thumb|Class A-D fire extinguisher | ||
| + | File:Image3_802517.jpg|thumb|Carbon dioxide fire extinguisher | ||
File:Image3_802518.jpg|Carbon dioxide fire extinguisher | File:Image3_802518.jpg|Carbon dioxide fire extinguisher | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Latest revision as of 08:25, 21 August 2022
Description
A portable device used to put out fires. Fire extinguishers are specific to the combustion material in the fire.
- Class A - combustible materials such as wood and textiles require a coolant extinguisher, such as or carbon dioxide.
- Class B - flammable liquids, oils and grease require a smothering extinguisher, such as carbon dioxide, foam or dry chemical. Do not use water.
- Class C - electrical fires require carbon dioxide gas or dry chemical extinguishers. Do not use water.
- Class D - burning metals require a dry powder formulation such as graphite or trimethoxy boroxine. Do not use water.
Synonyms and Related Terms
extincteur (Fr.); extintor (Port.);
Images
Class A-D fire extinguisher
Carbon dioxide fire extinguisher
Carbon dioxide fire extinguisher
