Factors to Consider for Fire Extinguishers
A fire can occur at different ends of a space. If the space is very large, one or more fire extinguishers should be present in every corridor. Especially in rooms where fire can spread rapidly, the extinguisher should not be immediately above or below the equipment, but rather in a different location within the same space. They should be placed in cars in the trunk, in restaurants in the most accessible location during a fire, and similarly in other structures. Portable fire extinguishers do not take up much space and can be easily used by hanging them on a wall and transported to different locations. First, the fire extinguisher refilling date on the label should be checked. If time has passed, the components have undoubtedly lost their strength. The pressure gauge should be checked to determine if there is any problem. The green lines on the pressure gauge indicate that the pressure is sufficient and the extinguisher is full. If the needle is to the left of the red area, the extinguisher should be considered empty.
How Should a Fire Extinguisher Be Used?
Approaching the fire in the direction of the wind is important for an effective result. The fire should be extinguished from front to back and directed from bottom to top. If the fire has started to grow very large, one extinguisher may not be sufficient. In this case, using several extinguishers simultaneously will be more effective. All embers must be extinguished to prevent re-ignition. After the fire, be sure to have the used extinguishers refilled. You can contact us for information and services regarding this at .
