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?
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?
Home vs. Commercial Fire Extinguishers: What’s the Difference (And Does It Actually Matter?)
When most people think about fire extinguishers, they tend to see them as a simple, one-size-fits-all tool. A red cylinder on the wall that's ready for you to PASS and extinguish the fire... That assumption is understandable. However, there are important differences between fire extinguishers designed for home use and those built for commercial environments. … Continue reading Home vs. Commercial Fire Extinguishers: What’s the Difference (And Does It Actually Matter?)