A wheeled fire extinguisher might seem like it loses out on what a handheld fire extinguisher gives you. This isn’t untrue, but they bring a lot of their own strengths that handheld extinguishers don’t. I can tell you exactly why you might want a wheeled fire extinguisher, and why it would use foam. Why … [Read more...]
What Makes Wheeled Fire Extinguishers Unique?
You’ve probably only heard of Wheeled Fire Extinguishers, but haven’t seen or don’t know why you would have one. In this article I’ll help you understand them, and simultaneously illustrate the breadth of Vigil’s range of Wheeled Fire Extinguishers. Why Would a Fire Extinguisher Have Wheels? Good question. There are … [Read more...]
When Would I Use a 600g ABC Powder Fire Extinguisher?
; A 600g ABC Powder Fire Extinguisher may sound like a rather specific product, but that’s not entirely true. The weight does lend this extinguisher towards particular applications, but the presence of ABC powder is anything but specific. In this article, I’ll discuss the uses of ABC powder and why a 600g … [Read more...]
Why are CO2 Extinguishers the Best for Electrical Fires?
Electrical fires are a real thorn in the side of fire safety. They are a potent and common threat, liable to occur wherever there is a density of electrical sources or systems. What’s worse is that they possibly have the fewest reliable ways to deal with them out of any fire classification. Where we come in is on … [Read more...]
Class A Fires and What You Need to Fight Them
Class A Fires, they’re like the common cold of the fire world. Even as other modern fire risks take hold, like those posed by Lithium-ion Batteries, Class A just doesn’t go away. I’ll go into more detail soon, but for now I’ll tell you it includes wood, paper and rubber. That probably gives you an idea of what we’re … [Read more...]
