subject: Ideas For Fire Extinguisher Maintenance [print this page] It is always important that every device is well taken care of in order to make it last considerably long for us. In fact, no matter how a device may be, the level of care and attention you provide for its protection will tell how effective it's going to be for its purpose.
I would also say that considering the necessity of some devices, one can't but give it the utmost protection since its absence or defect can be very devastating. One of these devices is fire extinguisher. It should interest you to know that fire extinguisher maintenance is as important as the amount of money you invest in acquiring one. In most cases, a sizeable number of people either refuse to keep maintenance this due to negligence or sheer ignorance.
If you are one of those people who are negligent on this topic, then you should take note that you risk not only losing its usefulness but it can cause you a real fortune at the dire minute when it is needed. On the other side, I would urge anyone with lack or inadequate knowledge on this subject to continue reading since this information is to give you the right ideas needed for fire extinguisher maintenance.
Indeed there are a number of fire extinguishers on our markets apparently due to the predominant fire incidence. Let's now go to our main topic and know some of the fire extinguisher maintenance ideas for this lesson.
In the first place, it is highly important to identify the very type of product you possess. This is because some of the product needs to be refilled after use. In this case, it is important to check and know whether this is the case or not. Do not wait until things get late before you realize this.
Secondly, it is required of you to at least check its state and condition for every month. In most cases people forget about it until there is an incident. In this attempt, you make sure it is cleaned and devoid of dirt that can affect its usefulness. In your effort to keep a good fire extinguisher maintenance practice, you would also have to make sure the lever of the extinguisher is not made loose.
Aside these, it is also a good fire extinguisher maintenance practice to make a more serious check on the product at least once a year. By this, it would be necessary you engage the services of an expert to have it examined professionally for you. Remember firefighters know what you might not know and are very resourceful on this.
Some fire extinguishers like the chemical ones require that you shake the canister on monthly bases. Always make sure your extinguisher is also accessible. Keep these ideas to safe you
