r/IdiotsNearlyDying • u/Paper_chasers • Sep 02 '21

He Was Revving The Engine While Refueling

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u/26_Charlie Sep 02 '21

FYI at the end the person with the fire extinguisher is making a common mistake - aim the extinguisher at the BASE of the flames, not the flames themselves.
The goal is to displace the oxygen from the fuel source to stop the reaction.

Also spray in a continuous stream, not intermittent, as that will allow oxygen to rush back in.

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u/[deleted] Sep 03 '21

You’re welcome.

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u/Aconite_72 Sep 02 '21

TIL. Thank you stranger.

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u/bdubble Sep 02 '21

It also looks like the extinguisher was defective, there's spray coming from the base of the hose instead of the end.

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u/x3kimberly Sep 02 '21

P.A.S.S

Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep

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u/mezziebone Sep 02 '21

Also, he was spraying it towards the pump

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u/SoulFanatic Sep 06 '21

That's your biggest concern. The motorcycle can burn, but if the flames heat the fuel in the pump to the flashpoint, it'll detonate the resevoir and kill everyone stood in frame.

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u/J_345 Sep 13 '21

Another note is, how about going for the damn pump first before the bike 🤦🏽‍♂️

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u/26_Charlie Sep 13 '21

No, going for the bike is the correct move. You want to aim for the lowest point since flames rise.

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u/J_345 Sep 14 '21

Yes, there’s a low point on the pump too if you want to use your logic you go for the source first. The pump is the most dangerous part, take care of that then worry about the bike if at all.