Dusty, discharged, and, yet not disposed of... that describes a lot of old fire extinguishers in many peoples’ homes! Unless you enjoy it for decoration your unusable, unserviceable, and discharged extinguishers should be recycled ASAP. Never keep an extinguisher that will NOT work around unless properly labeled as such. You don’t want to make the … Continue reading Fire Extinguisher Recycling: The Proper Way to Dispose of Fire Extinguishers
Should You Purchase a Fire Blanket?
The fire blanket, a current trend in fire safety products, has recently been touted out as a top-choice for residential fire protection. But, trying to separate fact from fiction when it comes to fire safety can be difficult. Since this is in fact, a matter of life and death, having ALL the info you need to … Continue reading Should You Purchase a Fire Blanket?
Is My Fire Extinguisher a Commercial Unit?
There are vast differences between the types, sizes, and even construction among fire extinguishers! These attributes all play a role in determining whether or not an extinguisher is “commercial grade.” At a minimum, extinguishers must have a metal shell AND metal head mechanism to be considered suitable for commercial use. Depending on the environment, the … Continue reading Is My Fire Extinguisher a Commercial Unit?