Do not DIY: Fire extinguishers are reborn as colorful flamethrowers

    Jan. 3, 2020

    In a recent video, YouTuber The King of Random illustrates how to make colorful flamethrowers using old fire extinguishers.

    It’s the start of a new year and a new decade — a time to evaluate our lives and resolve to be better people. Every year, like a phoenix, we rise from the ashes of our past mistakes and are reborn as stronger, wiser individuals. And speaking of fire… In a recent video, YouTuber The King of Random illustrates how to make colorful flamethrowers using old fire extinguishers. Please, don’t try this at home.

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    Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

    Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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