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Quote from: EBuff75 on September 29, 2024, 07:33:48 PMDay 29 - Inspect fire extinguishers / fire blankets

Given that I've never needed to use one, I have somewhat of an obnoxious number of fire extinguishers in my house.  Tonight I went around and confirmed that they're all in good shape (no damage) and in the green.  From smallest to largest, I've got a 1-2lb one in my car (hatchback, not much room), a 2lb in the garage, and a 2.5lb in the basement rec room.  Then, I have all of the 5lb units - truck, garage, basement workshop, kitchen, living room, and bedroom.  Yes, I've got 9 fire extinguishers - deal with it! 

It's not enough just ensuring they're in the green, expiration dates matter too, particularly in extinguishers that sit in one place and are rarely moved.  The dry chemical powder in them can pack itself over time, causing clumps that can clog it when discharging.  I make it a habit to take mine off the mounts and give them a good shaking twice a year, just to help prevent this but I also will not rely on an extinguisher that's expired.  I may still keep it as a spare but it won't be a primary.  I do buy higher end extinguishers that have better quality valves and that are refillable but given the cost to recertify one and refill it, buying new is sometimes the cheaper alternative.

Currently, there's one 15lb 3A-50BC just inside every entrance to the house (garage doors, front door); one of the same in the laundry area; and another attached to the center leg of my workbench.  There's also a 2.5lb. BC attached by the corner of the bench.  There's currently a Halon extinguisher next to the fridge in the kitchen, wool blankets (naturally fire resistant) in each bedroom, and the wife just told me she wants a couple of fire blankets.

edit: The halon extinguisher is in the red so I ordered a new extinguisher for that location that's non-toxic and also rated for class D fires and lithium batteries.

edit edit: As someone who has lost almost everything they own in a fire (clothes on my back and a photo album found in the cast iron kitchen sink) I look at fire protection gear a bit different than most.  I don't quibble on price and I buy quality gear because saving a few bucks and losing something priceless because of it is a poor bargain.

Quote from: EBuff75 on September 29, 2024, 07:33:48 PMDay 29 - Inspect fire extinguishers / fire blankets

Given that I've never needed to use one, I have somewhat of an obnoxious number of fire extinguishers in my house.  Tonight I went around and confirmed that they're all in good shape (no damage) and in the green.  From smallest to largest, I've got a 1-2lb one in my car (hatchback, not much room), a 2lb in the garage, and a 2.5lb in the basement rec room.  Then, I have all of the 5lb units - truck, garage, basement workshop, kitchen, living room, and bedroom.  Yes, I've got 9 fire extinguishers - deal with it! 

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