March 3, 2022 10:34 pm
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Your home’s safety is of utmost importance, and one of the best ways to keep your home safe is to be prepared for any possible emergency. Fires are a sadly common event and can be caused by an assortment of accidents. Some of the most common causes of home fires include cooking-related accidents such as grease fires, electrical shorts, chemical fires, appliances, and space heaters during the colder parts of the year. Having fire extinguishers around your home can help you control small fires before they become larger and a far more dangerous issue. Fire extinguishers should be kept in... View Article
March 2, 2022 6:29 pm
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Fire extinguishers are a crucial home safety item that can make the difference between a devastating home fire and a fire that you have the ability to stop. That being said, these extinguishers do have expiration dates for a reason. So, what do you do with an expired fire extinguisher? Are there fire extinguisher recharging options? Keep reading to find out. Why Do Fire Extinguishers Expire? Fire extinguishers that are designed to be disposable are those that cannot be recharged. These extinguishers are filled with a gas that has been super pressurized, normally nitrogen or carbon dioxide, and the fire... View Article
March 1, 2022 12:00 am
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Food trucks are great. They are a viable way to have a restaurant and to make food for the public without having to spend a ton of money or time setting up a brick-and-mortar store. They are also a great means of traveling around and meeting tons of great customers. That being said, they do come with some danger. Protecting your food truck from fire is a must. Food Truck Fire Suppression With most food trucks, something like a sprinkler system is simply not viable and is not practical. While you may have a small tank of water that you... View Article
February 28, 2022 12:00 am
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You are probably well aware of the importance of fire extinguishers, and hopefully, you maintain them properly. However, at the end of an extinguisher’s lifespan, what do you do? Here is what you need to know about recharging fire extinguishers and handling expired fire extinguishers. How Long Do Portable Fire Extinguishers Last? As a general rule, and as long as the equipment is well taken care of, a portable fire extinguisher can last somewhere between 10 and 12 years. At this point, your fire extinguisher needs to undergo hydrostatic testing to determine the shell’s integrity. If it passes, your equipment... View Article
January 30, 2022 12:00 am
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Fire extinguishers are designed to help save lives. Unfortunately, like many things, they sit inside the house or office, and you forget about them. While you hope the need never arises to use your fire extinguishers, you want to be sufficiently prepared. This means having your fire extinguisher inspected on a regular basis—something many people don’t even realize needs to be done. Visual Fire Extinguisher Inspection Ideally, as a homeowner or business owner, you should perform a thorough visual inspection of all fire extinguishers on the property. In doing so, you will ensure the fire extinguisher is where you need... View Article
