Should I Buy a Water-Based or Dry Powder Car Fire Extinguisher?
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Both water-based and dry powder fire extinguishers are suitable for cars, depending on the owner's needs, as each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Advantages of dry powder fire extinguishers: fast and effective fire suppression, affordable price, high cost-effectiveness, and wide applicability; disadvantages: produces a lot of dust. Advantages of water-based fire extinguishers: dust-free, prevents suffocation, effective fire suppression, non-toxic and environmentally friendly, compact and lightweight, with relatively longer discharge time; disadvantages: more expensive. Here are some recommendations for storing car fire extinguishers: 1. Place it within easy reach: It is recommended to place the fire extinguisher within easy reach. Keep a portable aerosol fire extinguisher in the cabin for emergency use. 2. Secure it properly in the trunk: Traditional dry powder and carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are relatively large. These products may pose an explosion risk due to vehicle bumps during high-temperature driving. 3. Should it be placed horizontally or vertically: Dry powder fire extinguishers can be placed either horizontally or vertically. However, carbon dioxide and water-based fire extinguishers need to be kept upright, as these three types are stored-pressure extinguishers. Aerosol fire extinguishers do not have the above concerns.
