kyled921
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So we had a flight go a little awry Saturday at our field and resulted in a small fire in some tall grass. Most of the fire appears to have been from the sparky motor and the rocket materials burning. Our club had H2O extinguishers at the pads, but they are somewhat heavy and the fire was about 50 yards away from the nearest extinguisher. I happened to be closer to the fire and used my ABC extinguisher from my car as a "first on scene" measure to help. I was later told that an ABC would provide no real substance to putting out the fire. Never really got an explanation as to why.
So is there a reason why an ABC extinguisher would not be of use for the type of situation listed above? Does the powder mix not have any effect on the propellant? Propellant is a self-sustaining ignition so really nothing would put the motor out. But would it not help to put out an on fire rocket body or the surrounding organic matter?
Just trying to clarify.
So is there a reason why an ABC extinguisher would not be of use for the type of situation listed above? Does the powder mix not have any effect on the propellant? Propellant is a self-sustaining ignition so really nothing would put the motor out. But would it not help to put out an on fire rocket body or the surrounding organic matter?
Just trying to clarify.