What is refilling and maintenance of fire extinguishers

 Introduction:

A fire extinguisher is an active fire protection device used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergency situations. It is not intended for use on an out-of-control fire, such as one which has reached the ceiling, endangers the user (i.e., no escape route, smoke, explosion hazard, etc.), or otherwise requires the expertise of a fire brigade. Typically, a fire extinguisher consists of a hand-held cylindrical pressure vessel containing an agent that can be discharged to extinguish a fire.

What Are the Different Classes of Fires?

Classes of Fire Extinguisher:

Here are the five classes of fire extinguishers. No single extinguisher can be used to tackle every fire, and because each type of fire extinguisher has different classes of fire on which it is effective, selection can be a minefield. The first step is to look at what materials are present in the area to be protected from fire. These can be divided into six categories of a fire involving different substances:

• Class A combustible carbon-based solids eg paper, wood, or textiles
• Class B, flammable liquids eg paraffin, petrol, diesel or oil (but not cooking oil)
• Class C, flammable gases, eg butane, propane or methane
• Class D, burning metals, eg aluminum, lithium or magnesium
• Fires caused by electrical equipment (indicated by an electric spark symbol and not the letter E)
• Class F, fats, and cooking oils.
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What Are the Different Types of Fire Extinguishers?

There are five main types of fire extinguishers:

• Water.
• Powder.
• Foam.
• Carbon Dioxide (CO₂).
• Wet chemical.

Refilling of fire extinguishers:

In case of its expiration then you must do refilling of fire extinguishers. They need to be recharged immediately after each use. Even if the extinguishing agent inside was not completely discharged, the extinguisher still needs to be serviced in order to make sure it’s ready for its next use. Even a minimal discharge will normally result in leakage and an eventual total loss of pressure needed for proper operation. Inspect fire extinguishers at least once a month (more often in severe environments). Fire extinguisher maintenance is important for everyone’s safety.

You must ensure that:

• 1)The extinguisher is not blocked by equipment, coats, or other objects that could interfere with access in an emergency.
• 2)The pressure is at the recommended level. On extinguishers equipped with a gauge (such as that shown on the right), the needle should be in the green zone – not too high and not too low.
• 3)The nozzle or other parts are not hindered in any way.
• 4)The pin and tamper seal (if it has one) are intact.
• 5)There are no dents, leaks, rust, chemical deposits, and/or other signs of abuse/wear. Wipe off any corrosive chemicals, oil, gunk, etc. that may have deposited on the extinguisher.

 

Some manufacturers recommend shaking your dry chemical extinguishers once a month to prevent the powder from settling/packing. Fire extinguisher should be pressure tested (a process called hydrostatic testing) after a number of years to ensure that the cylinder is safe to use. Consult your owner’s manual, extinguisher label, or the manufacturer to see when yours may need such testing. Universal Fire Protection provides all services of refilling and maintenance for fire extinguisher.

 

How to use your fire extinguisher:

Once you've made your purchases, familiarize yourself with the fire extinguisher directions so you’ll be prepared in case you need to put out a fire. Typically, fire extinguishers are fairly easy to use in the case of a fire. Most of the types operate using the P.A.S.S. technique:

• P. Pull the pin on the fire extinguisher in order to break the tamper seal.
• A. Aim the fire extinguisher low, with the nozzle pointed at the base of the fire. 
• S. Squeeze the handle of the fire extinguisher to release the extinguishing agent. 
• S. Sweep the nozzle from side to side while pointed at the base of the fire until it is extinguished. 
• If the fire re-ignites, repeat the last 3 steps.

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