I just had a semi large fire on my deck, and I wasn't sure if I should use water at first, since the fire was on an electrical output, but not from electricity originally. I finally did, and it wasn't. But in the future, I was wondering if an electrical fire LOOKS or ACTS differently than a regular fire (as in lighting a match on paper).
2006-12-03 12:31:39 · 4 answers · asked by Mo S 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
No, electrical fires are exactly the same as any other fire. The concern is that you are splashing water around electricity. Looking back, puting out that fire with water was probably not the best idea as it was ON an electrical box. The rule is not to use water on any fires near oil of electricity. Instead, use a dry chemical fire extinguisher, it will have an ABC label on it.
2006-12-03 12:41:11 · answer #1 · answered by Scooter_MacGyver 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
fire is fire. there are different temperatures in fire but that is a result of the fuel. an "electrical" fire refers to the ignition being caused by electricity.
Dont ever splash water around electrical points etc, tres dangerous. Also not really a great idea to use water to put out a semi big fire you might spread it if there are hot oils etc
2006-12-03 21:19:28 · answer #2 · answered by delprofundo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electrical fires are normal fires with hot electrical wires or circut brakers nearby. These fires should not be extinguished with water, as that could electricute you. To combat such fires, do the following
1) shut off power.
2) fight like normal fire
2006-12-03 20:58:24 · answer #3 · answered by Captain Moe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-03 20:46:09 · answer #4 · answered by eie g 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋