Training Bulletin 11 Dry Chem

Question 1

According to training bulletin 11-dry Chem extinguishers, what is the powder used ?

Answer 1

Baking soda - sodium bicarbonate

Question 2

Dry chemical extinguishers are how many more times effective than Co2?

Answer 2

Twice as effective

Question 3

According to training bulletin 11-dry Chem extinguishers, the steel shell is tested to what psi?
How much dry Chem?
Charged to what psi?

Answer 3

600psi
20lbs
165 psi

Question 4

According to training bulletin 11- dry Chem extinguishers, it has a discharge of _____seconds? What is the effective reach of a dry Chem?

Answer 4

10secs

15-20 feet 6’-8’ initial discharge

Question 5

What is the air pressure range on a dry Chem?

Answer 5

125 psi - 175 psi

165 ideal

Question 6

What is needed for final extinguishment of class A fires?

Answer 6

Water

Question 7

When used on acid spills, what effect does the dry chemical extinguisher have?

Answer 7

It neutralizes the acid

Question 8

What degree cone is the dry chemical extinguisher?

Answer 8

60 degree

Question 9

What is the dry chemical extinguisher rated at?

Answer 9

20BC