When you need some serious fire protection, you need to bring out the big guns of the fire extinguisher world. If you work in a large warehouse, big industrial premises, a fuel store or even a nuclear power station, then fire safety is really important. So, big places need big fire protection. So, I introduce [...]
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Fire extinguishers
Sometimes I wonder if I’d know instantly what to do if there was a fire and I had to use a water fire extinguisher. It is not something that comes instantly to mind – I think that alarm followed by a small bout of panicking would probably be more likely. However, rather than having to [...]
I saw an amazing piece of design this week. Someone has designed an automatic fire extinguisher with a difference. This extinguisher is a robot.
The idea came about when the inventor was at university. There was a fire at his flat, and he lost everything. Devastating. The designer began thinking – he had a fire extinguisher [...]
Tags: automatic fire extinguisher, FINE, Intelligent extinguisher
Posted in Fire extinguishers by Hannah
Ever wondered what the correct procedure is for using a CO2 fire extinguisher? Well, fear not, and don’t let it keep you up at night wondering how to do this, because help is at hand. Oh yes, never let it be said that this blog doesn’t keep you fully informed. I am an information fountain!
Anywho, [...]
I was a wee bit bored at work today. Don’t tell anyone – it’s a secret! So I spent approximately 3 minutes wandering down the corridor in our building, taking photos of fire extinguishers. Now don’t get me wrong, I am not a fire extinguisher enthusiast or an extinguisher spotter. I do not go out [...]
Tags: chrome, chrome fire extinguisher stands, DIY, fire extinguisher stand, photo
Posted in Fire extinguishers General by Hannah
Now, if the term ‘Fire Squid‘ sounds a wee bit odd to you, then I wholeheartedly agree, and share your confused feelings. Now, the big giant head (aka the boss man) has asked me to get my noggin around the ins and outs and technical whatnot of this piece of equipment, and then to explain to [...]
I remember a while ago, while I was still living in the rolling wilds of Kentshire, I was driving down the lovely (well, functional) A2 near delightful (!) Dover, and as I rounded the corner, I saw smoke. Quite a lot of smoke. Big old black smoke. As I got a bit further round that [...]
Scary news from Welsh shores today. Film fans in Swansea got a wee bit more than they bargained for during a filming of the blockbusting film ‘Avatar’. During the gunfire and explosions on screen, there was a small amount of pyrotechnics taking place off screen, as a speaker In the Vue cinema in Swansea caught [...]
Tags: cinema, CO2 fire extinguisher, news
Posted in Fire extinguishers Fire safety in the news by Hannah
Now, over the past couple of months, I have provided you with an informative and (hopefully!) entertaining look at the world of fire safety equipment. One of the most common and easily recognisable products is the humble (but oh so very useful) fire extinguisher. These plucky little items are there to provide you with peace [...]
So you’re bored of the same old yawn-inducingly identical red fire extinguishers. You want to incorporate a little elegance and sophistication in your fire safety equipment. You want the designer appeal of your fabulous office or home to be echoed in the more mundane equipment. Well, we have a treat in store for you then. [...]
Tags: chrome fire extinguisher, stainless steel fire extinguisher
Posted in Fire extinguishers Fire safety equipment by Hannah