The objects in the car are prone to explode when it is sunny and how to handle it

According to experts, many items can be exploded due to being exposed to high temperatures in cars for a long time.

Things that are easy to explode when left in a car under high temperatures

The intense heat caused many implications for people's lives. Severe and sultry sun not only makes us "hot" but also faces the danger of explosive objects when parking cars in the sun for a long time.

It could be a lighter, a phone charger or even a mini fire extinguisher - "guardian god", an indispensable item in every car.

However, if you believe that if you are not properly stored, they can be completely counterproductive and become a " slow explosive bomb" - endangering the vehicle as well as the person sitting inside.

Mini fire extinguishers are usually in powder form - are internal N2 gas fire extinguishers as a thrust to spray powder to extinguish the fire.

Depending on each type of fire extinguisher, it is possible to extinguish fires of solid, liquid, burning gas, electric fires and newly arising electric equipment. Fire-fighting powder is non-toxic, non-conductive so it is highly effective, used to fire small, newly arising fires.

Fire extinguishers should be stored in a cool place with a temperature not exceeding 55 ° C.

However, all kinds of fire extinguishers must be stored in cool conditions, avoid being near high or outdoor temperatures, the appropriate temperature from -10 degrees Celsius to 55 degrees Celsius . Meanwhile, if parking under the sun 40 degrees C, the temperature inside the car can reach more than 60 degrees C.

In particular, the front glass will directly absorb the heat from the Sun, so the temperature of this area often falls between 70 and 80 degrees Celsius, much higher than the " tolerance" of the mini fire extinguisher used in the car. car.

Fire extinguishers "explode" and stab into the rear seat (Photo of National Safety)

Rising temperatures will increase the volume and liquid inside the bottle. When the pressure threshold is large enough, it will cause an extremely dangerous explosion.

In addition, the car owners buying cheap fire extinguishers, without clear origin, failing to meet safety standards also pose a high risk for the bottle to explode when there is an impact from outside (collision , temperature…).

Although it does not cause a car fire, the consequences of a fire extinguisher are not small. In addition to damaging the internal parts of the car, such as cracked glass, straight into the body of the chair . foam fire with insoluble properties with water, gasoline, oil; no evaporation; durability; Light weight for separating gasoline from the environment and extinguishing the fire - will make it impossible to wash the interior details of foam.

Experts recommend users:

1. Do not place a fire extinguisher in a place with a high temperature, where there is direct sunlight, such as a storage tray under the rear glass, a dashboard before . but should be placed in the position of the driver's reach. car like under driver's seat or front passenger leg.
2. Check jars regularly, especially in hot weather days.

Safe and convenient fire extinguisher location.

1. If you park your car in the long sun, you should open a little glass door so that hot air can escape.
2. Every fire extinguisher has a shelf life, discard it immediately if the bottle has expired or the container has a rust sign.

What to do when a car burns?

When a fire is discovered on a car, many cases of the driver panic, not handled promptly and sometimes affect the lives of both owners and people around. So what do you need to do when you encounter an explosion problem in a car?

The first thing you need to do after detecting a fire on your car is calm, pull your car to the curb , take care to stay away from crowded areas or have flammable substances. Immediately notify the passengers in the vehicle of the fire, and instruct people to exit the vehicle from safe and respiratory locations for those around them in case of fire, may love ask for help. If the door is stuck, it is necessary to use hard objects to break the glass to escape.

In fact, depending on the type of fire situation there will be different treatment methods, however the process is always: Turn off the electric lock, ask for help from firefighters, call the fire police (114 ).

Some instructions on how to handle when a car suddenly catches fire on the road:

1. In the case of a leaked fuel tank, you can find a way to seal it, then use a fire extinguisher, sand and water to put out the fire.
2. If you see smoke, fire in the bonnet needs to turn off the electric lock to stop the gasoline pump for the engine.
3. If the fire has risen, prepare the fire extinguishers then carefully open the bonnet to put out the fire.
4. If the fire spreads from the cabin area, vehicles such as fire extinguishers, water and sand are required to extinguish the fire.
5. In fact, people with a lot of experience in using cars all claim that most car fires are irreparable.So if the fire has spread too widely, the best way is to exhale people away, and a safe way to avoid the explosion of a fuel tank causing an accident.