How to Choose a Household Fire Extinguisher?

When selecting a household fire extinguisher, consider the following key factors:

  1. Easy of Use: Choose an extinguisher that is simple and convenient to operate. The early stage of a fire is crucial, and an easy-to-use extinguisher ensures that you can act quickly without delay.

  2. Effectiveness Against Common Household Fires: Different types of fires require different extinguishing agents. Household fires typically fall into four categories: electrical fires, solid material fires, liquid fires, and gas fires. Selecting the right type of extinguisher ensures fast and effective fire suppression.

  3. Safety Features to Prevent Accidental Discharge: Safety is a crucial factor, especially in households with children or elderly members. Since fire extinguishers cannot be hidden in overly concealed areas, there is a risk of accidental activation. A fire extinguisher with an anti-misuse mechanism prevents unintended discharge, which could otherwise cause injury due to high-pressure release.

  4. Aerosol Fire Extinguishers for Home and Vehicle Use: Aerosol fire extinguishers are compact, easy to store, and highly effective. They come with safety mechanisms to prevent accidental activation and are suitable for both home and car use. Rechargeable aerosol fire extinguishers can extinguish solid surface fires, liquid fires, gas fires (when the gas supply is cut off), and electrical fires. They are also easy to operate.

How to Use an Aerosol Fire Extinguisher?

  1. Hold the handle at the back and aim the nozzle at the base of the flames.
  2. Rotate the anti-misuse safety cover to the activation position.
  3. Press the red activation button.
  4. Move the nozzle side to side at the base of the flames until the fire is fully extinguished.
Created on:2025-02-27 10:39