Electric gadgets are as much part of our world today as our bread and butter
. But as every positive have negative too so have these appliances. They are highly susceptible to cause fire if poorly maintained, or due to short supply, or failure in the machine. As precautionary measure it is always wise to install an Electric Fire Extinguisher to prevent it from causing havoc and consume human lives.
But dealing with electric fire is different from any other types of fires. A different kind of extinguisher is needed to extinguish electrical fires. To understand their uses properly study the fire safety signs printed on the extinguisher's label. The wisest thing to do in case of electric fire is to turn off the main power switch. It becomes a lot safer to deal with the problem once the main power switch is turned off.
Flammable materials nearby are set on fire when the failed wires throw off sparks. It is seriously fatal to use water to extinguish these fires. Since water is a known conductor of electricity, the risk of being electrocuted is very high. Countless firefighters have been killed or seriously injured due to electric shocks from using water to combat these fires. Non-conductive extinguishing agents such as dry chemical powders and carbon dioxide should be used as a substitute to water to put it off.
Flammable materials placed nearby often accelerate its force. It is seriously fatal to use water to extinguish these fires. Since water is a known conductor of electricity, the risk of being electrocuted is very high. Countless deaths have happened due to electric shocks from using water to combat these fires. Non-conductive extinguishing agents such as dry chemical powders and carbon dioxide serve as good substitute to water.
One of the commonly preferred non-conductive extinguishing agents is carbon dioxide or CO2. Fire needs oxygen to spread itself and CO2 can quickly cease the fire. But carbon dioxide can be a potential danger to humans who are stuck inside the fire. An intake of CO2 in high concentration can cause fatal damage and even death.
Another dependable extinguishing agent is a dry chemical substance known as Purple-K Powder or PKP. This dry chemical is most efficient agent in extinguishing flammable liquid, or Class B, fires. It is also proved its worth in effectively suppressing electrical fires. PKP is a fine, purple colored powder that floats of most liquids and has an acrid odor. It mixes well with foam concentrate and is water resistant.