You probably don't spend much time thinking about the pressure gauge on your fire extinguisher. It hangs on the wall, the needle points somewhere, and as long as nobody has needed to use it, everything must be fine... right? Not necessarily. Knowing what that little gauge means can help you make sure your extinguisher is … Continue reading How Do I Know If My Fire Extinguisher Is Charged?
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Is My Fire Extinguisher Leaking?
Fire extinguishers spend most of their lives sitting quietly on a wall, waiting for the day they when they are needed. Because of that, it’s easy to assume that if an extinguisher looks fine from the outside, it must be fine on the inside, too. But that isn’t always true. Fire extinguishers can loose pressure. … Continue reading Is My Fire Extinguisher Leaking?
Do I Really Need an Annual Fire Extinguisher Update?
If you’ve been in business for any length of time, you’ve probably heard the term “annual inspection.” At DRB, we prefer to call it what it really is: an annual fire extinguisher update. Because it’s not just someone glancing at your extinguisher and walking away, it’s a hands-on process designed to make sure your equipment … Continue reading Do I Really Need an Annual Fire Extinguisher Update?