How far does a water extinguisher squirt?

[Guest DavidThoma]

Can you please tell me the approximate distance a fully pressurized store pressure fire extinguisher can squirt
a water solution?

Thanks

[Safelincs]

Hi David

This varies, see data tabs of water based extinguishers http://www.safelincs.co.uk/water-fire-extinguishers/

Commonly, the discharge range is 6m for water based extinguishers

Harry

[AnthonyB]

If you need range you want a jet, although as most first aid attacks are started from 1-2 metres a spray is often more effective (particularly with additives)