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natta225
1 month ago
6

No official standard exists for extinguisher-cylinder colors. that said, a red cylinder is typically associated with which type

of extinguisher?
Physics
1 answer:
kicyunya [3.2K]1 month ago
8 0
Fire extinguishers are commonly colored red, which aligns with the red of fire trucks and the general association of red with emergencies. Although there is no official standard, altering the colors could lead to confusion, potentially endangering lives. Therefore, it seems that red will likely remain the color of fire extinguishers for the foreseeable future.
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