Which of these fire extinguishers is best for putting out burning wires?
- Carbon dioxide
- Sodium chloride
- Copper powder
- Foam
EXPLANATION
If a small and contained fire breaks out – for example, if an extension cord begins to smolder -- you could successfully douse it with baking soda. That's right: baking soda, just like the kind you use in the kitchen. Baking soda contains sodium bicarbonate, which just happens to be the substance contained in Class C fire extinguishers, which are best suited for electrical fires. Baking soda produces water, which will effectively cool and smother a small fire.
Class C fires
involve electrical equipment, such as appliances, wiring, circuit
breakers and outlets. Never use water to extinguish class C fires
- the risk of electrical shock is far too great! Class C extinguishers
do not have a numerical rating. The C classification means the
extinguishing agent is non-conductive. Geometric symbol (blue
circle)
CO2
extinguishers have an advantage over dry chemical
extinguishers since they don't leave a harmful
residue - a good choice for an electrical fire
on a computer or other favorite electronic device
such as a stereo or TV.
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