Can you use a vacuum to put out a fire?

The flame and the combustion products, including the source of fire, are sucked into the vacuum chamber to stop combustion. Once the fire is extinguished, the suction valve can then be closed. The chamber can then be cleaned out and de-pressurised for reuse.

What happens if you vacuum a flame?

A vacuum cleaner sucks stuff by creating a partial vacuum, but the air pressure where the fire is is not a vacuum. It’s moving through your vacuum cleaner at mostly full pressure, getting the carbon dioxide moved out of the way to let more oxygen in, so that’s a fire.

Can you use a vacuum outside?

Using an indoor vacuum cleaner outdoors is possible, though there are some factors to consider first. Vacuums intended for indoor use usually have smaller receptacles or bags than their outdoor or wet/dry counterparts.

Can a vacuum be created to extinguish fire depriving it of oxygen?

Instead of spraying out extinguishing agents at a fire, the Vacuum Extinguish Method (VEM) sucks the flames and burning materials into a vacuum chamber, where they can be safely suffocated or extinguished.

Can you use vacuum for Ashes?

When it’s time to vacuum ashes, don’t use your household vacuum, which is not designed for ash removal. If there are hot embers unseen in the pile of ash, they will be sucked into the vacuum system and can damage vulnerable parts. It’s also possible for a fire to start inside the vacuum’s collection area.

Can you suck up ash with a vacuum cleaner?

Fireplace Ashes These ashes trap heat (and are also fine particles) so don’t suck them up in a normal vacuum. Let the ashes cool for at least four days, then use a utility or a wet/dry vacuum to clean out the area.

Can you use a vacuum on a patio?

Your best option for a patio vacuum depends on your patio. For dry, enclosed spaces, you might get by with your indoor vacuum. Convertible blower vacuums, shop vacs and other wet/dry vacuum cleaners are better suited to these outdoor tasks.

Can you vacuum a porch?

Use a Vacuum Your vacuum can handle dust, grit and pollen that can cover furniture, floors, rugs and more. A vacuum is also the best way to clean screens on a screened in porch. Just run the attachment gently over the screen and watch cobwebs and dust get sucked in.

Can a fire extinguisher be used in space?

Suppose you are an astronaut out in space. Because a fire extinguisher shoots out gas (normally to put out a fire), it can also be used to produce thrust and help you maneuver in space.