In a message dated 98-04-24 13:52:20 EDT, bratjen@DIRECT.CA writes: << Another alternative is CO2 extinguishers. They come invarious sizes at a fairly resonable price. CO2 discharges as a very cold gas which replaces oxygen. >> Some C02 extinguishers also shoot out flakes of "dry ice", looking much like very heavy, large snowflakes. I have a 35lb (15 lbs of CO2) extinguisher that I have discharged many times to produce "smoke" for photographing vehicles, etc. The "snow" shoots out about 10-15 feet and is very unlikely to blow away as a gas would. I've never put out a fire with it. Knock on wood. gmbulley cary, nc |
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