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Q. under the Fire Precautions Act 1971 what is one of the rules that every workplace or building must have??
Asked by princess_inlove123 - Wed Oct 11 10:22:47 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. a certificate is required from the fire authority. Houses occupied as single private dwellings are exempt, but the fire authority has powers to make it compulsory for some dwellings to be covered by a fire certificate. See the health and Safety site below
Answered by mikewnjdoc - Wed Oct 11 10:34:16 2006
Q. under the Fire Precautions Act 1971 what is one of the rules that every workplace or building must have??
Asked by princess_inlove123 - Wed Oct 11 10:22:47 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. a certificate is required from the fire authority. Houses occupied as single private dwellings are exempt, but the fire authority has powers to make it compulsory for some dwellings to be covered by a fire certificate. See the health and Safety site below
Answered by mikewnjdoc - Wed Oct 11 10:34:16 2006
FIRe!!!!!!!!!?
Q. Why do some woods crackle and snap in the fire
Asked by blueylewy - Wed May 28 06:16:41 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are many possible reasons for this. One is that heat causes material to expand, and wood is fairly brittle; so as it expands, it crack and breaks. Alternately, it has been known for a while that some woods emit gases whilst burning - well, all woods release CO2 whilst being burnt, as that's the chemical equation - this can eddy around and cause things to shift about a bit, pop and whatever. The tendency of wood to crack and pop is largely due to how dry it is, although if in the fire for long enough, even soaked wood will dry out and begin to burn.
Answered by Xyon - Wed May 28 06:27:45 2008
Q. Why do some woods crackle and snap in the fire
Asked by blueylewy - Wed May 28 06:16:41 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There are many possible reasons for this. One is that heat causes material to expand, and wood is fairly brittle; so as it expands, it crack and breaks. Alternately, it has been known for a while that some woods emit gases whilst burning - well, all woods release CO2 whilst being burnt, as that's the chemical equation - this can eddy around and cause things to shift about a bit, pop and whatever. The tendency of wood to crack and pop is largely due to how dry it is, although if in the fire for long enough, even soaked wood will dry out and begin to burn.
Answered by Xyon - Wed May 28 06:27:45 2008
What are the classes of fire extinguisher?
Q. I know that class A is for wood fire, class B for gasoline and grease fire, and class C for electrical fire. But what does a class D fire extinguisher do? Please help I got a quiz tomorrow on this stuff. I also know that a class ABC fire extinguisher can be used for all 3 different types of fire, so is it true that class D can be used for all types of fires? Or is there a specific kind?
Asked by kevin - Thu Sep 10 19:42:01 2009 - - 1 Answers - 2 Comments
A. Class D fire extinguishers are commonly found in a chemical laboratory. They are for fires that involve combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, potassium and sodium. These types of extinguishers also have no numerical rating, nor are they given a multi-purpose rating - they are designed for class D fires only.
Answered by badwarden - Thu Sep 10 20:08:25 2009
Q. I know that class A is for wood fire, class B for gasoline and grease fire, and class C for electrical fire. But what does a class D fire extinguisher do? Please help I got a quiz tomorrow on this stuff. I also know that a class ABC fire extinguisher can be used for all 3 different types of fire, so is it true that class D can be used for all types of fires? Or is there a specific kind?
Asked by kevin - Thu Sep 10 19:42:01 2009 - - 1 Answers - 2 Comments
A. Class D fire extinguishers are commonly found in a chemical laboratory. They are for fires that involve combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, potassium and sodium. These types of extinguishers also have no numerical rating, nor are they given a multi-purpose rating - they are designed for class D fires only.
Answered by badwarden - Thu Sep 10 20:08:25 2009
How was the fire caused by the Great Kanto Earthquake extinguished?
Q. The fire caused by the Great Kanto Earthquake is said to have been unable to control by normal methods because of cut water mains. If so, how was the fire eventually extinguished? Was some other fire retardation agent used? Was a plentiful supply of water found nearby? Or did the fire just run out of fuel and die?
Asked by Bc - Mon May 10 05:31:37 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. The fire caused by the Great Kanto Earthquake is said to have been unable to control by normal methods because of cut water mains. If so, how was the fire eventually extinguished? Was some other fire retardation agent used? Was a plentiful supply of water found nearby? Or did the fire just run out of fuel and die?
Asked by Bc - Mon May 10 05:31:37 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
What are the components of a fire extinguisher, how do they work to release water of foam?
Q. What mechanics are inside a fire extinguisher, how do they work to release water or foam or any type of agent to smother or put out a fire? Inside the fire extinguisher, is water already in there? Is foam already in there? Do you have to refill a fire extinguisher with water or foam? Can you run out of water or foam while trying to put out a fire?
Asked by piink318 - Sat Nov 3 21:32:53 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. take a look at www.howstuffworks.com once activated they will need to recharged with water or powder.
Answered by java - Sun Nov 4 03:25:40 2007
Q. What mechanics are inside a fire extinguisher, how do they work to release water or foam or any type of agent to smother or put out a fire? Inside the fire extinguisher, is water already in there? Is foam already in there? Do you have to refill a fire extinguisher with water or foam? Can you run out of water or foam while trying to put out a fire?
Asked by piink318 - Sat Nov 3 21:32:53 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. take a look at www.howstuffworks.com once activated they will need to recharged with water or powder.
Answered by java - Sun Nov 4 03:25:40 2007
How do you start a fire at a beach fire ring?
Q. My friend and I are throwing a party at the beach and we are having smores at a nearby fire ring. I've never started a fire before. So what materials do I need and how do I do it, and where can I purchase the materials? People have been telling me to use "fire starter" logs. Please give me info. the party is this wednesday!! (the 20th)
Asked by Kathleen B - Sat Jun 16 21:20:26 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can get starter logs at any grocery store. Lets do this the easy way... Gather wood up before it gets dark out, or buy a few bundles from the grocery store before you go to the party. Put the starter logs in a pile, add fire, and gradually add more wood on top once those have started to burn down. Don't add too many at once- that will smother the fire. A general rule of thumb is to wait until everything has at least started to burn before adding more wood. Just keep throwing logs on, and your fire should go all night. Heres another trick for you.. If it starts to go out, carefully toss on some lamp oil or citronella. Do NOT use gasoline. Gasoline will flare up and burn anyone too close to the fire. The person throwing it generally… [cont.]
Answered by paintmeblue719 - Sat Jun 16 21:31:54 2007
Q. My friend and I are throwing a party at the beach and we are having smores at a nearby fire ring. I've never started a fire before. So what materials do I need and how do I do it, and where can I purchase the materials? People have been telling me to use "fire starter" logs. Please give me info. the party is this wednesday!! (the 20th)
Asked by Kathleen B - Sat Jun 16 21:20:26 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can get starter logs at any grocery store. Lets do this the easy way... Gather wood up before it gets dark out, or buy a few bundles from the grocery store before you go to the party. Put the starter logs in a pile, add fire, and gradually add more wood on top once those have started to burn down. Don't add too many at once- that will smother the fire. A general rule of thumb is to wait until everything has at least started to burn before adding more wood. Just keep throwing logs on, and your fire should go all night. Heres another trick for you.. If it starts to go out, carefully toss on some lamp oil or citronella. Do NOT use gasoline. Gasoline will flare up and burn anyone too close to the fire. The person throwing it generally… [cont.]
Answered by paintmeblue719 - Sat Jun 16 21:31:54 2007
How can the fire department tell if theres a real fire or false alarm?
Q. How can the fire department know for sure ,especially when theres a huge apartment complex whther or not its real or false alarm? I know this sounds stupid but everytime they come here most times its a false alarm.How can they be sure though that it wasnt an actual fire? Is there something that they have that tells them? I see them come in but sometimes they come in for 5 seconds then say its false alarm.Is there something they check for this?
Asked by nattalie74 - Mon Dec 15 22:36:49 2008 - - 9 Answers - 1 Comments
A. When a fire crew turn up they can look at the fire panel of the alarm system and find out what zone has made the system go in to fire or if it has a fault on it, fire normally has a red light, fault normally is indicated by an orange light. They can then go to that zone and then either find the smoke and flames which would be immediately obvious or look for the trigger device that sounded the alarm. The trigger device could be a call point or a heat or smoke detector. The trigger device would be flashing a small red LED to indicate that it was the trigger of the alarm. With reference to false alarms, these can take many forms. The alarm could of been set off by accident, ie someone making toast or making dust from drilling etc. in cases… [cont.]
Answered by MARK R - Fri Dec 19 18:23:20 2008
Q. How can the fire department know for sure ,especially when theres a huge apartment complex whther or not its real or false alarm? I know this sounds stupid but everytime they come here most times its a false alarm.How can they be sure though that it wasnt an actual fire? Is there something that they have that tells them? I see them come in but sometimes they come in for 5 seconds then say its false alarm.Is there something they check for this?
Asked by nattalie74 - Mon Dec 15 22:36:49 2008 - - 9 Answers - 1 Comments
A. When a fire crew turn up they can look at the fire panel of the alarm system and find out what zone has made the system go in to fire or if it has a fault on it, fire normally has a red light, fault normally is indicated by an orange light. They can then go to that zone and then either find the smoke and flames which would be immediately obvious or look for the trigger device that sounded the alarm. The trigger device could be a call point or a heat or smoke detector. The trigger device would be flashing a small red LED to indicate that it was the trigger of the alarm. With reference to false alarms, these can take many forms. The alarm could of been set off by accident, ie someone making toast or making dust from drilling etc. in cases… [cont.]
Answered by MARK R - Fri Dec 19 18:23:20 2008
What are the different colour fire extinguishers for?
Q. I know the red ones are for a red fire, and the yellow ones are for a yellow fire, but these blue ones, and those black ones, what are they for? Also, I have decorated in mauve and peach, do you think that will make a difference in what kind of fires I have? Where can I get a mauve fire extinguisher, I am so tired, there, I said it tired of having these contraptions clashing with the Decor.
Asked by 8 Track Mind VT - Wed Oct 3 16:47:26 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Oh, Sweets! I have a problem with the mauve. The only thing that saves you is using peach instead of the usual pairing with various shades of blues that too many have used in decorating their homes. As far as the fire extinguishers, put one of each color in a wall grouping and frame it in with a nice peach trim. Groupings like that can make it all come together. As far as the meaning of the different colors, try one, and if the flame gets larger, try another color, until one seems to diminish the flame.
Answered by One Wing Eagle Woman - Wed Oct 3 21:12:33 2007
Q. I know the red ones are for a red fire, and the yellow ones are for a yellow fire, but these blue ones, and those black ones, what are they for? Also, I have decorated in mauve and peach, do you think that will make a difference in what kind of fires I have? Where can I get a mauve fire extinguisher, I am so tired, there, I said it tired of having these contraptions clashing with the Decor.
Asked by 8 Track Mind VT - Wed Oct 3 16:47:26 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Oh, Sweets! I have a problem with the mauve. The only thing that saves you is using peach instead of the usual pairing with various shades of blues that too many have used in decorating their homes. As far as the fire extinguishers, put one of each color in a wall grouping and frame it in with a nice peach trim. Groupings like that can make it all come together. As far as the meaning of the different colors, try one, and if the flame gets larger, try another color, until one seems to diminish the flame.
Answered by One Wing Eagle Woman - Wed Oct 3 21:12:33 2007
How can I clean fire damage from tile?
Q. I had a small kitchen fire earlier this evening (a grease fire). As a result, there is some smoke damage and soot on the tile of the wall behind the gas range. What is an easy way for me to clean this off? I don't want (or need) to call a professional fire restorer, because the damaged area is about 1 foot square total. Is there a commercial cleaning solution I can buy at a hardware store?
Asked by rd211 - Sun Aug 5 22:01:31 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try degreaser White Vinegar Brillos All three of these will cost less than $10 and one of them will work. Try a test spot with the brillo first, but most tile will handle a good scrubbing with a brillo.
Answered by mel s - Sun Aug 5 22:22:54 2007
Q. I had a small kitchen fire earlier this evening (a grease fire). As a result, there is some smoke damage and soot on the tile of the wall behind the gas range. What is an easy way for me to clean this off? I don't want (or need) to call a professional fire restorer, because the damaged area is about 1 foot square total. Is there a commercial cleaning solution I can buy at a hardware store?
Asked by rd211 - Sun Aug 5 22:01:31 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try degreaser White Vinegar Brillos All three of these will cost less than $10 and one of them will work. Try a test spot with the brillo first, but most tile will handle a good scrubbing with a brillo.
Answered by mel s - Sun Aug 5 22:22:54 2007
Im looking for 30mins fire resistant board to cover the floor does any one know whats good for it?
Q. Dear Sir/Madam I am looking for a 30 minutes fire resistant board to cover the floor. The fire resistant board will need to be covered with wooden floor after. Can you suggest which fire resistant board is most suitable? I need a fire resistant plasterboard for the ceiling on the ground floor and the fire resistant board on the floor that is in the room directly on top of it.
Asked by amir 8903 - Mon Feb 8 19:40:09 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. let me know first, its for household floor ? why u didnt try use Vinyl Floor
Answered by Answer_Staff.cimita.com - Mon Feb 8 19:48:24 2010
Q. Dear Sir/Madam I am looking for a 30 minutes fire resistant board to cover the floor. The fire resistant board will need to be covered with wooden floor after. Can you suggest which fire resistant board is most suitable? I need a fire resistant plasterboard for the ceiling on the ground floor and the fire resistant board on the floor that is in the room directly on top of it.
Asked by amir 8903 - Mon Feb 8 19:40:09 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. let me know first, its for household floor ? why u didnt try use Vinyl Floor
Answered by Answer_Staff.cimita.com - Mon Feb 8 19:48:24 2010
How to establish a fire zones in petrochemical industry? and what does it really mean ?
Q. Our fire fighting strategy says that fire water system is designed on the basis of 5 zones operating at the same time. What does this zone means, do we have any basis of establishing zone in fire engineering.
Asked by sanjay - Sun Aug 30 04:36:31 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Fire zones for firefighting purpose are used to determine the maximum amount of firewater required by your plant and thus size the firewater main ring. Usually a fire zone is identified by taking into account the delimitation given by fixed structures, i.e. pipe rack, access way, perimeter of the unit. Once you identify a fire zone, then you can calculated the maximum amount of firewater required for that zone. The calculation of firewater is usually done by considering all the fixed water spray systems dedicated to equipment being working, plus the contribution of 1 firewater monitor, plus the contribution of 2 hydrants. These last two have a fixed capacity and give a constant contribution to the different fire areas. Once you do this… [cont.]
Answered by Jetlag - Sun Aug 30 06:22:59 2009
Q. Our fire fighting strategy says that fire water system is designed on the basis of 5 zones operating at the same time. What does this zone means, do we have any basis of establishing zone in fire engineering.
Asked by sanjay - Sun Aug 30 04:36:31 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Fire zones for firefighting purpose are used to determine the maximum amount of firewater required by your plant and thus size the firewater main ring. Usually a fire zone is identified by taking into account the delimitation given by fixed structures, i.e. pipe rack, access way, perimeter of the unit. Once you identify a fire zone, then you can calculated the maximum amount of firewater required for that zone. The calculation of firewater is usually done by considering all the fixed water spray systems dedicated to equipment being working, plus the contribution of 1 firewater monitor, plus the contribution of 2 hydrants. These last two have a fixed capacity and give a constant contribution to the different fire areas. Once you do this… [cont.]
Answered by Jetlag - Sun Aug 30 06:22:59 2009
If you accidentally start a fire in your place of work, what are the owners likely to do to you?
Q. My friend accidentally started a fire at the restaurant where she works (through negligence), and the fire did a fair bit of damage (they think the place will have to be closed for at least two months). No one knows it was her yet, but she's pretty sure she'll be found out soon. What are the owners likely to do when they discover she started the fire (other than ending her employment)? Can they sue her? Please help. Thanks.
Asked by Tom R - Wed Aug 20 10:24:04 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If the fire was merely negligent and she was acting in the scope of her duties, then there are legal doctrines available to shield her from a lawsuit from her employer. They can try to sue and it could cost her a fortune to defend, but ultimately she should prevail, Without going into detail, essentialy she and the employer are the same if she was acting in the scope of her employment, and the employer cannot sue itself.
Answered by laughter_every_day - Wed Aug 20 10:51:53 2008
Q. My friend accidentally started a fire at the restaurant where she works (through negligence), and the fire did a fair bit of damage (they think the place will have to be closed for at least two months). No one knows it was her yet, but she's pretty sure she'll be found out soon. What are the owners likely to do when they discover she started the fire (other than ending her employment)? Can they sue her? Please help. Thanks.
Asked by Tom R - Wed Aug 20 10:24:04 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If the fire was merely negligent and she was acting in the scope of her duties, then there are legal doctrines available to shield her from a lawsuit from her employer. They can try to sue and it could cost her a fortune to defend, but ultimately she should prevail, Without going into detail, essentialy she and the employer are the same if she was acting in the scope of her employment, and the employer cannot sue itself.
Answered by laughter_every_day - Wed Aug 20 10:51:53 2008
Fire fans, do you think Osorio should start Justin Mapp now that he is eligible to return?
Q. Mapp is back from his injury on August 25, but hasn't appeared in a game since. The Fire are hot, knocking out top seeded DC United, but now face bitter rival New England. Do you think it is a good idea or not to give Mapp significant playing time? Please explain your reasoning.
Asked by Chicago Fire - Mon Nov 5 17:44:40 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. no
Answered by cutie2_brenda - Mon Nov 5 18:08:44 2007
Q. Mapp is back from his injury on August 25, but hasn't appeared in a game since. The Fire are hot, knocking out top seeded DC United, but now face bitter rival New England. Do you think it is a good idea or not to give Mapp significant playing time? Please explain your reasoning.
Asked by Chicago Fire - Mon Nov 5 17:44:40 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. no
Answered by cutie2_brenda - Mon Nov 5 18:08:44 2007
What is the difference in Fire Academy and taking Fire courses in college for becoming a firefighter?
Q. I'm planning on becoming a firefighter for SFFD I'm gona be going to SF city and I know they have a Fire Academy but is that something separate I have to sign up for or is it part of the fire courses they provide?
Asked by Jobama - Wed Nov 19 17:34:07 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They are separate. The Fire Academy is about six months, give or take based on how often you meet. The course is the basic requirement that you will need to become a firefighter. It should include your FFI and FFII (or equivalent training for your state) Haz-Mat Ops, and may include an MFR certification. You have to have those certifications to become a firefighter. The college courses you are looking at apply to a degree in firefighting and are not required to become a firefighter, although they certainly increase your chances of getting a job and make you a more knowledgeable firefighter. For a degree in firefighting, you can usually go for a one year certificate program, an associates or a bachelors. Hope that helps.
Answered by Mike H - Thu Nov 20 09:29:22 2008
Q. I'm planning on becoming a firefighter for SFFD I'm gona be going to SF city and I know they have a Fire Academy but is that something separate I have to sign up for or is it part of the fire courses they provide?
Asked by Jobama - Wed Nov 19 17:34:07 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They are separate. The Fire Academy is about six months, give or take based on how often you meet. The course is the basic requirement that you will need to become a firefighter. It should include your FFI and FFII (or equivalent training for your state) Haz-Mat Ops, and may include an MFR certification. You have to have those certifications to become a firefighter. The college courses you are looking at apply to a degree in firefighting and are not required to become a firefighter, although they certainly increase your chances of getting a job and make you a more knowledgeable firefighter. For a degree in firefighting, you can usually go for a one year certificate program, an associates or a bachelors. Hope that helps.
Answered by Mike H - Thu Nov 20 09:29:22 2008
How fire safety has changed 1988 to 2008?
Q. I have to do an assignment about fire safty at school. Can anyone please give me some information or any websites on hte changes. I have tried for a few hours now and cant find anything.
Asked by muchbug1 - Mon Mar 17 14:39:01 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Visit the NFPA website and look at their publications. There is a teriffic amount of information on that site.
Answered by Paul Kersey - Thu Mar 20 22:38:46 2008
Q. I have to do an assignment about fire safty at school. Can anyone please give me some information or any websites on hte changes. I have tried for a few hours now and cant find anything.
Asked by muchbug1 - Mon Mar 17 14:39:01 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Visit the NFPA website and look at their publications. There is a teriffic amount of information on that site.
Answered by Paul Kersey - Thu Mar 20 22:38:46 2008
What causes a shotgun to accidentally fire?
Q. I am doing some research for a classroom discussion about dirt and grime build ups causing a shotgun to fire on accident. I know the shotguns we were issued in the Marine Corps had a tendency to fire when hit hard, but that is the case for many firearms right? Could a shotgun fire because of dirt and grime buildup?
Asked by Colin - Mon Jun 14 18:11:10 2010 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. I am doing some research for a classroom discussion about dirt and grime build ups causing a shotgun to fire on accident. I know the shotguns we were issued in the Marine Corps had a tendency to fire when hit hard, but that is the case for many firearms right? Could a shotgun fire because of dirt and grime buildup?
Asked by Colin - Mon Jun 14 18:11:10 2010 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
If a fire destroyed all your belongings? What are the most important things you would try and save?
Q. Think if you were asleep and a fire started in your house, what would you do? You think of all the money you spent on jewelry, clothes and shoes. And you'd lose all your scrapbooks you made and photographs. Ipods, bookcase full of books, and just little memories you saved for a long time from when you were little to now. Now if that were to happen, and you woke up, what are the first things you would grab and try to save?
Asked by Shelbs(anti jonas) - Wed Aug 20 13:27:21 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. My family & pets. The insurance replace the possessions. We copied all our pics and sent them to my mom and I can get copies.
Answered by Two Dogs Trucking - Wed Aug 20 13:35:14 2008
Q. Think if you were asleep and a fire started in your house, what would you do? You think of all the money you spent on jewelry, clothes and shoes. And you'd lose all your scrapbooks you made and photographs. Ipods, bookcase full of books, and just little memories you saved for a long time from when you were little to now. Now if that were to happen, and you woke up, what are the first things you would grab and try to save?
Asked by Shelbs(anti jonas) - Wed Aug 20 13:27:21 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. My family & pets. The insurance replace the possessions. We copied all our pics and sent them to my mom and I can get copies.
Answered by Two Dogs Trucking - Wed Aug 20 13:35:14 2008
What chemical catches on fire or burns when in contact with a living organism?
Q. It looks like sugar in its solid form, and when you get it in contact with a living organism in it's liquid form, after you heat it up, it burns, or catches on fire. Like if you put a popsicle stick in a glass vial of its liquid form, it would catch on fire.
Asked by spongeboblover611 - Mon Aug 27 22:37:52 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Pure sodium would not look like sugar. I am thinking maybe you saw a demonstration with potassium chlorate. Potassium chlorate is a white, crystalline solid that looks like sugar. In a common experiment, potassium chlorate is melted in a flame. Once melted, some form of carbon (usually sugar based) is thrown into the test tube and flames shoot out. I've included a link to a video.
Answered by pinkyprince07 - Mon Aug 27 22:51:05 2007
Q. It looks like sugar in its solid form, and when you get it in contact with a living organism in it's liquid form, after you heat it up, it burns, or catches on fire. Like if you put a popsicle stick in a glass vial of its liquid form, it would catch on fire.
Asked by spongeboblover611 - Mon Aug 27 22:37:52 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Pure sodium would not look like sugar. I am thinking maybe you saw a demonstration with potassium chlorate. Potassium chlorate is a white, crystalline solid that looks like sugar. In a common experiment, potassium chlorate is melted in a flame. Once melted, some form of carbon (usually sugar based) is thrown into the test tube and flames shoot out. I've included a link to a video.
Answered by pinkyprince07 - Mon Aug 27 22:51:05 2007
How do you measure fire damage caused to a home?
Q. I'm doing an experiment where different housing materials undergo a series of tests to prove which one is more durable. One of those tests involves burning them, but I first need to know how to measure fire damage. Does anyone know if there's a scientific method one can use to measure the damage fire has on materials?
Asked by Falling - Mon Nov 2 16:48:29 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If is no longer exhibits its original parameters then it is damaged. Discoloration might be permited depending on the materials use. A smoke damaged rafter would still be functional but a smoked damaged interior wall might require some degree of repair. I think you have to look at what each material does and make a judgement as to its degree of damage. There is little science involved. Now if you want to do a "how long in a fire before it fails" best then that is another matter. There are standard tests in that area. See examples below> For insurance adjusters it is all about the cost to return the house to its original condition.
Answered by oil field trash - Mon Nov 2 18:15:47 2009
Q. I'm doing an experiment where different housing materials undergo a series of tests to prove which one is more durable. One of those tests involves burning them, but I first need to know how to measure fire damage. Does anyone know if there's a scientific method one can use to measure the damage fire has on materials?
Asked by Falling - Mon Nov 2 16:48:29 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If is no longer exhibits its original parameters then it is damaged. Discoloration might be permited depending on the materials use. A smoke damaged rafter would still be functional but a smoked damaged interior wall might require some degree of repair. I think you have to look at what each material does and make a judgement as to its degree of damage. There is little science involved. Now if you want to do a "how long in a fire before it fails" best then that is another matter. There are standard tests in that area. See examples below> For insurance adjusters it is all about the cost to return the house to its original condition.
Answered by oil field trash - Mon Nov 2 18:15:47 2009
How do you put out an electrical fire?
Q. My hair dryer caught on fire in my hand yesterday. Literally, flames were coming out of either side of it. I unplugged it and threw it in the tub, watered it until the fire went out. My fiance said that was not a good idea, but had no idea how to put out an electrical fire. So what do you do?
Asked by Lady Liberty - Wed Jun 25 01:35:53 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. By unplugging the dryer, you did the best thing you could do! Hopefully you turned the water on before putting it down. By putting it under water, you immediately cooled and extinguished the fire. The water was contained in the tub or just went down the drain. The damage was limited to the dryer! The key word "Unplugged first! You could have taken it outside. But you did very well! There are better things to extinguish electrical fires, however they are for use on energized electrical appliances. I only wish others would think as fast and as well as you did!!
Answered by fireman492000 - Wed Jun 25 02:03:22 2008
Q. My hair dryer caught on fire in my hand yesterday. Literally, flames were coming out of either side of it. I unplugged it and threw it in the tub, watered it until the fire went out. My fiance said that was not a good idea, but had no idea how to put out an electrical fire. So what do you do?
Asked by Lady Liberty - Wed Jun 25 01:35:53 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. By unplugging the dryer, you did the best thing you could do! Hopefully you turned the water on before putting it down. By putting it under water, you immediately cooled and extinguished the fire. The water was contained in the tub or just went down the drain. The damage was limited to the dryer! The key word "Unplugged first! You could have taken it outside. But you did very well! There are better things to extinguish electrical fires, however they are for use on energized electrical appliances. I only wish others would think as fast and as well as you did!!
Answered by fireman492000 - Wed Jun 25 02:03:22 2008
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