Where are fire extinguishers used?
You should only consider using a fire extinguisher if all members of your home have been alerted to the fire and the fire department has been called. Also, make sure you are safe from smoke and that the fire is not between you and your only escape route.
What is the fire extinguisher used for?
Fire extinguisher, portable or movable apparatus used to put out a small fire by directing onto it a substance that cools the burning material, deprives the flame of oxygen, or interferes with the chemical reactions occurring in the flame.
When a fire extinguisher has been used?
Once the fire extinguisher has been used, even for a small amount of time, it should be recharged or refilled. Once the pin has been pulled and the trigger depressed, the canister can lose pressure, making the extinguisher useless in the case of a future emergency.
What does pass means in fire extinguisher?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, and Sweep
When should I refill my co2 fire extinguisher?
A fire extinguisher needs refilling on two accounts: Hence it is essential to get the fire extinguisher recharged immediately, without any delay. Second: The statutory framework in the country makes it mandatory for the shell of the fire extinguisher to undergo Hydrostatic Pressure Test every 3 years.
Can fire extinguisher be refilled with oxygen?
Oxygen cylinders are made of tough metal, and are tested as per the protocol before they are deemed fit for use and refilling. If a fire extinguisher is used for refilling oxygen, it may burst because of the high pressure and cause danger to human lives,” said Delhi Fire Services (DSF) chief Atul Garg.
How does the CO2 fire extinguisher work?
Carbon dioxide extinguishes work by displacing oxygen, or taking away the oxygen element of the fire triangle. The carbon dioxide is also very cold as it comes out of the extinguisher, so it cools the fuel as well.
How often should fire extinguishers be recharged?
Recharge: Water (stored pressure) fire extinguishers should be recharged once per year; AFFF and FFFP (liquid charge type) extinguishers should be recharged every 3 years; carbon dioxide, dry chemical (stainless steel), and wet chemical extinguishers require recharging every 5 years; and dry chemical (stored pressure).