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A fire extinguisher should be within easy reach
If you've been putting off getting a fire extinguisher ... some simple words of advice: Do It Now!A working fire extinguisher is something you hope to never have to use... but if that time comes when you do need it, you'll be forever grateful it was there. Let's face it, a stove top fire isn't something you expect, but it's something that can easily happen. Be ready. Not only should you have the right kind of unit on hand and mounted in an accessible location, you need to know how to use it. While most of us may never actually use one, we should read the label and instructions when we get it... and review the label directions periodically. They should be inspected regularly - make it part of your annual spring opening or set a date on your calendar each year. In the picture above, the gauge shows this unit is under charged and needs servicing. Make sure you have the right type of extinguisher in the right place. For example, using a class A unit on a grease, water, or electrical fire is very dangerous. What kinds should you consider? Newer fire extinguishers use a picture/labeling system to designate which types of fires they are to be used on. Older fire extinguishers are labeled with colored geometrical shapes with letter designations. Class A Used to fight small fires involving ordinary combustibles such as paper, wood, rubbish, curtains, and upholstery. Class B Used to fight small fires involving involving flammable liquids such as gasoline, fuel oil, cooking oils, paints, solvents, and flammable gases. Class C Used to fight small fires involving electrical (overheated wiring, computers, circuit breakers, machinery, and appliances) fires. Class ABC multipurpose Used to fight all the types of fires described above.
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