Definitions
- A tool used to extinguish candles or flames by cutting off the oxygen supply. - A device used to put out a fire in a fireplace or stove. - A cap or lid used to cover a flame and extinguish it.
- A device used to put out fires, typically found in public buildings or homes. - A tool used to extinguish flames by releasing a chemical agent that cuts off the oxygen supply. - A piece of equipment used by firefighters to put out large fires.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are used to put out flames or fires.
- 2Both involve cutting off the oxygen supply to the fire.
- 3Both are tools or devices used for safety purposes.
- 4Both can be used in emergency situations.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Snuffers are typically smaller and used for smaller flames, while extinguishers are larger and used for bigger fires.
- 2Function: Snuffers cut off the oxygen supply by covering the flame, while extinguishers release a chemical agent to put out the fire.
- 3Usage: Snuffers are often used for candles or small fires in a controlled environment, while extinguishers are used for larger fires in emergency situations.
- 4Availability: Snuffers are not as widely available as extinguishers, which are commonly found in public buildings and homes.
- 5Safety: Extinquishers are generally considered safer to use than snuffers because they do not require the user to get close to the fire.
Remember this!
Snuffer and extinguisher are both tools used to put out flames or fires. However, snuffer is typically used for smaller flames, such as candles, and works by cutting off the oxygen supply to the fire. Extinguisher, on the other hand, is used for larger fires and releases a chemical agent to put out the fire. While both tools serve a similar purpose, they differ in size, function, usage, availability, and safety.
