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In case of fire due to electric short circuit, which one of the following types of fire extinguishers is used ?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Foam extinguisher” option2=”Dry chemical powder extinguisher” option3=”Pressurized water extinguisher” option4=”None of the above” correct=”option2″]<\/p>\n

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\nThe correct answer is B) Dry chemical powder extinguisher.
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\nFires involving electrical equipment (often classified as Class E or Class C fires) require an extinguishing agent that is non-conductive. Water-based extinguishers (like pressurized water or foam, which is largely water) are conductive and can pose a severe electrocution risk to the user when used on electrical fires. Dry chemical powder extinguishers (like ABC powder) use fine powder that smothers the fire and also works on Class A, B, and C fires, making them suitable and common for electrical fires.
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\nOther suitable extinguishing agents for electrical fires include Carbon Dioxide (CO\u2082) extinguishers and Halon or Halocarbon agents (though some are restricted due to environmental concerns). The classification of fires (A, B, C, D, K, or E) helps determine the appropriate extinguishing agent. Electrical fires are commonly referred to as Class C in the US and Class E in Europe\/Australia, referring to energized electrical equipment.
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In case of fire due to electric short circuit, which one of the following types of fire extinguishers is used ? [amp_mcq option1=”Foam extinguisher” option2=”Dry chemical powder extinguisher” option3=”Pressurized water extinguisher” option4=”None of the above” correct=”option2″] This question was previously asked in UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2017 Download PDFAttempt Online The correct answer is B) Dry … <\/p>\n

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