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Can a fire extinguisher or wheeled unit be changed to accommodate different kinds of fires and agents to increase the performance of the extinguisher?

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Can a fire extinguisher or wheeled unit be changed to accommodate different kinds of fires and agents to increase the performance of the extinguisher?

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According to NFPA-10 4-5.1.4, Conversion of Fire Extinguisher Types. “No Fire Extinguisher shall be converted from one type to another, nor shall any fire extinguisher be converted to use a different type of extinguishing agent. Fire extinguishers shall not be used for any other purpose than that of a fire extinguisher”.