What's the difference between dry fire extinguisher and fire hose?
The main difference between the two methods of use:Dry powder fire extinguishers are portable fire fighting equipment. Fire hoses are often used in stationary areas for fire protection.Dry powder fire extinguishers generally low pressure, fire hose water pressure higher.A dry fire extinguisher can extinguish fire and water proof fires. Fire hoses can only be used to fire and cool down fires.Dry powder fire extinguishers are used for small fires in the early stages of fire, and fire hoses can extinguish larger, high level fires.Dry powder fire extinguishers are usually operated by individuals, and fire hoses are often used in conjunction with fire fighting equipment and fire engines.
Dry powder is a dry, easy to flow micro solid powder, composed of fire extinguishing base and moisture-proof agent, flow enhancer, caking agent, and other additives. The utility model is mainly used for fighting the initial fire of flammable liquids, combustible gases and electrical equipment such as petroleum, organic solvent, etc..Fire hose is hose used for water supply at fire site. Often used in conjunction with fire hydrants or fire engines.
Dry powder fire extinguishers can extinguish general fires, and can also extinguish fires caused by oil, gas, and other fires. The dry powder fire extinguisher uses carbon dioxide gas or nitrogen gas as power to spray dry powder out of the cylinder.
