What is the best fire extinguisher for cars?
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According to national regulations, the minimum filling capacity of vehicle fire extinguishers is one kilogram. As car owners, when purchasing vehicle fire extinguishers, it is sufficient to choose those with a capacity of 1-3 kilograms. Additionally, due to the less-than-ideal storage conditions for fire extinguishers in vehicles, it is advisable to opt for dry powder fire extinguishers or water-based fire extinguishers. Below are the relevant explanations: 1. How to choose: Generally, car fires are caused by electrical faults or fuel leaks. For electrical fires, water-based mist fire extinguishers are more suitable; for fuel fires, water-based foam fire extinguishers are better. Dry powder fire extinguishers, on the other hand, have good versatility and a wide range of applications, making them suitable for both types of fires mentioned above. 2. Usage specifications for dry powder fire extinguishers: (1) Before use, the fire extinguisher should be thoroughly inverted and shaken several times to ensure the dry powder inside is loosened. (2) Pull out the safety pin and hold the nozzle with your hand (if it is a tubeless fire extinguisher, support the bottom of the bottle with your hand), then aim the nozzle at the base of the flame. (3) Press the handle of the fire extinguisher firmly, and the dry powder will be ejected from the nozzle.