Fire extinguisher for your car

A fire in the car might start for various reasons: a car accident, short circuit, attempted arson, etc. Fire extinguishers will help you to put out the fire quickly. This necessary accessory must be in every car.

Types of fire extinguishers

There are two main types of these devices:

• Carbon Dioxide. Carbon dioxide is used in these products as an active agent which is in a canister under the pressure of about 55 standard atmospheres. The temperature of the stream is between −70 and −90 °C. The flow cools the surface and puts out the fire simultaneously. Such safety devices can be activated very fast. The operating temperature of the devices is in the range of −20 to +50 °C.
• Dry powder. The firefighting agent is a fine powder which is sprayed under the pressure of 16–24 standard atmospheres. It does not evaporate, it covers all the surface cutting off the supply of oxygen. These devices can operate in a wide temperature range (from −50 to +50 °C).

Tips on fire extinguishers usage

These devices have an expiry date which is indicated on the canister. From time to time, the canister must be checked for damages. If there are any, the canister should be replaced. Besides, during the examination, you should make sure that the manometer functions properly and the pressure inside the canister is high enough.

The device must not be kept in the place where it can be exposed to direct sunlight. It must be fixed securely in the vertical position. At the same time, the canister must be easily released in case of an emergency. It is recommended to keep the device in the passenger compartment where it can be easily reached, for example, behind or under the driver’s seat.

While using this device, you should avoid inhalation of its contents. It is recommended to activate the fire extinguisher at the distance of not less than 2–3 meters from the seat of the fire.

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