What Type of Fire Extinguisher is Suitable for Cars?
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For cars, it is recommended to use a portable stored-pressure dry powder fire extinguisher. Specific information is as follows: 1. Vehicle fire extinguishers are specifically designed for car fires and include two main types: non-stored-pressure suspended ultra-fine dry powder automatic fire extinguishing devices for vehicles and stored-pressure suspended ultra-fine dry powder automatic fire extinguishing devices for compact cars. 2. Currently, portable fire extinguishers are mostly used for car fire protection. The main types of vehicle fire extinguishers on the market include dry powder fire extinguishers, ultra-fine dry powder fire extinguishers, carbon dioxide fire extinguishers, and water-based fire extinguishers. 3. The fire extinguishing mechanism of dry powder fire extinguishers is chemical inhibition, which interrupts the chain reaction of combustion. They have a high fire extinguishing level, comprehensive functionality, rapid extinguishing capability, electrical insulation properties, and good performance at low temperatures.
I always keep a water-based fire extinguisher in my car, a 1L small blue canister tucked right under the driver's seat. This type of extinguisher cools down quickly and leaves no residue, making it especially effective for putting out fires in seat fabrics. Make sure to choose one with an F-class rating, so it can handle engine compartment oil fires too. Last summer, I witnessed a neighboring car catch fire, and the firefighters said to always choose a metal-bodied car extinguisher with 3C certification, as plastic casings might burst under high heat. It's recommended to turn the extinguisher upside down and shake it every six months to prevent the powder from compacting and becoming ineffective.
