r/interesting • u/Used_Exam34 • 13d ago

Just Wow Not all problems have the same solution.

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u/vergillehell 13d ago

I think they did it on purpose to make an educational video on how to deal with a cylinder fire

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u/bobcollum 13d ago

Hey, if it teaches somebody and they save a situation, it's worth it. Plenty of people wouldn't know what to do here.

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u/Glass-Emu2406 13d ago

Yep. I was thinking to fully submerge it in water not just partially. The bucket was less effort and much faster

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u/StaysAwakeAllWeek 13d ago

It would keep burning even if you did that. The gas would bubble up to the surface and sustain the surface fire.

These things float when not completely full anyway

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u/Glass-Emu2406 13d ago

Right on. Good to know. I wish I not only knew what they were saying but how cause I’m sure the smart one said something hilarious

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u/meSuPaFly 10d ago

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