warm water or cold water .. which one extuingishes fire fast?

Answer 1

Cold or warm work about the same. Water has a cooling effect because it can absorb heat faster than the heat can become part of the chemical reaction of fire. (Fuel - Heat - and O2).

Water probably absorbs the most heat energy as it is converted to steam. So it really doesn't matter exactly how warm the water was when it was applied.

Remember, water isn't always the best medium to extinguish fire. Particularly when electricity, chemicals, or flammable metals are involved.

Answer 2

Prevent Burn Injuries!

In the Kitchen

Never leave cooking foods unattended - oil or fat can ignite. If you are faced with a grease fire,Fire Pot carefully slide a lid over the pan and turn off the heat source. Always turn pot handles to the back of the stove when cooking to avoid pots being pulled or knocked off. Never leave hot liquids or food unattended or at the edge of a table or counter where they may be pulled down by a child. Avoid wearing loose fitting sleeves when cooking that may contact stove burners and ignite.

Water Temperature
When running a bath always run the cold water into the tub first, then add hot water to the desired temperature. Before placing a child in the bath tub, test the temperature of the water by moving your hand through the water for several seconds. If the water feels hot add cold water until the temperature feels comfortable.

Matches and Lighters

matchesMany fatal burns to children are the result of their playing with fire.
Teach children that matches and lighters are tools not toys.
Use child-resistant lighters and store all matches and lighters out of the reach of children.

Stop Drop and Roll Stop Drop and Roll!
If your cloths catch on fire- Stop immediately, Drop to the floor, cover your face with your hands and Roll over and over to extinguish the flames.

Cool a Burn
LionIf someone is burned, cool the burned area immediately with cool water.

Do not use ice or very cold water.

If blisters develop seek medical help immediately.

Answer 3

I guess that depends on what kind of fire you have. Is it an electrical fire, because you can't throw water on that. Is it a grease fire, you can't use water on that either. Are you putting out a bon fire or bbq...you can use water on that and the fire doesn't care about water temp. I think you should contact the local fire department and let them demonstrate the correct ways to put out different types of fires. Maybe now is a good time to purchase a fire extingisher and have the fire department teach you on how to use it.

Answer 4

OK just common thinking I would have to say cold water but cause water cools the kindling temp of the fire. But not sure if temp of water makes any difference at all lol.

Answer 5

It is cold water because warm water will evaporate fast as such it will have less effect on fire whereas cold water will take some more time to evaporate and thus will have more effect on fire.

Answer 6

The triangle of Fire is formed by:-
Oxygen
Fuel (burning material) &
Temperature

When either of this is removed, fire extinguishes. By this standard, cold water would be better. However, only steam is also used for specialised fire extinguishing. eg. in a ammunition magazine, there are Steam drenching systems for fire extinguishing.

Answer 7

Water extinguishes a fire by removing it's source of oxygen - in effect, smothering the fire.
The smothering effect takes place so rapidly that I don't believe the temperature of the water will make a difference.

Answer 8

welll warm water will simotaniously work as well as cold water but cold water will put the fire out quicker

Answer 9

If the type of fire needs water to douse it, the temperature of water is immterial.

Answer 10

as far a water temp it really doesn't matter, but it is important to know what kind of fire paper electrical greese water could make it worse