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?
Are Fire Extinguishers Safe? Risks, Facts, and Myths
Short answer: Yes... fire extinguishers are safe when they’re made correctly, taken care of, and used properly! In this post, we'll take a deep dive into how each of these components work to make fire protection both effective and SAFE! What’s on the Inside Matters Fire extinguishers aren’t all the same—what’s inside depends on the … Continue reading Are Fire Extinguishers Safe? Risks, Facts, and Myths