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TheInfamous313 t1_j1xirm9 wrote

Reply to comment by mandesign in TIL that a typical fire extinguisher only lasts seconds while continuously being sprayed. A 20 pound extinguisher can only be sprayed for 25 seconds. by rtpkickballer

Eternity yes, unless you're using a fire extinguisher on a big or growing fire.. in which case 25 seconds is a blink of an eye

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KypDurron t1_j1zm66d wrote

If you're trying to put out a fire and it needs more than a 25 second blast from a fire extinguisher... stop trying to put it out and start trying to escape.

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TheInfamous313 t1_j20nktl wrote

If indoors, good advice. Unfortunately outdoors on cars that's not always the best plan.

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