A question we’re always asked is “what’s the best way to dispose of old fire extinguishers in the UK?” You can’t simply put them on the kerb on bin day. It is essential that outdated or used fire extinguishers are responsibly disposed of in order to protect the environment and to ensure that every recyclable … [Read more...]

Electricity is something that we just can’t live without. After all, it helps to make our lives so much easier in many ways. Yet, in spite of this, the dangers of electricity are often hugely underestimated. According to statistics, electricity is the cause of around 7% of all residential fires each year. For that … [Read more...]

What would you do if your phone battery caught fire? Although it is, thankfully, not a common occurrence, it does happen and can cause serious injury and damage to property (not just your phone). Who can forget the disastrous launch of the Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 in early 2017 in which their batteries overheated and … [Read more...]

Water mist fire extinguishers are becoming a good choice of multi-purpose fire extinguisher, as they’re much safer and more environmentally-friendly than a powder and have impressive fire ratings. We’re taught early on at school that water is unsafe with electricity and doesn’t mix well with oil either, and as such, … [Read more...]

Any reputable and reliable manufacturer/retailer will offer a guarantee or warranty with their extinguishers. So if the extinguisher is guaranteed, for say five years, then does that mean it doesn’t need servicing? Guaranteed extinguishers do still need annual servicing to be completed by a professional when in … [Read more...]