Similar to CO2 fire extinguishers, a clean agent fire extinguisher is the safest to use on electrical fires. These are non-conductive and non-corrosive, meaning no harm will come to the individual operating the extinguisher, and collateral damage to the equipment is reduced as much as practically possible. This also … [Read more...]
How To Use A 24-Hour Fire Extinguisher
It’s easy to use a 24-Hour fire extinguisher. Much like your ordinary powder fire extinguisher with a hose and lever, it also has a capability to activate itself if no-one is around, making it ideal for premises where the risk of fire is high even when unoccupied. In order for this function to work, it combines the … [Read more...]
How To Use A Water Mist Fire Extinguisher
Improving on an old classic, the water mist fire extinguisher uses different technology to spray the water which means it causes less damage, lasts longer and covers a larger area, and can tackle more classes of fire. It is able to do this because the water is propelled in tiny particles thanks to a … [Read more...]
How To Use A Lith-Ex Fire Extinguisher
Lith-Ex fire extinguishers are a new kind of fire extinguisher designed to tackle and prevent the combustion of Lithium-ion batteries, something which we’re relying on more and more in our day-to-day lives. These batteries are used to power our devices, such as mobiles, tablets and laptops, as well as our toys, … [Read more...]
How to Use a Fire Blanket
Having a fire blanket in the kitchen gives you a quick, easy, effective and clean method of tackling a small fire either at home or at work. With it installed on the wall, everyone will know where to immediately find it and can be using it in seconds. Ideal for pan fires, with this placed over the flames, it will … [Read more...]