You don’t have to wonder if you need an Orlando fire extinguisher recharge – you’ve got DynaFire, and we’ll just tell you.
Fire extinguishers save lives and property. A working fire extinguisher is so effective that a UK study found an individual using a fire extinguisher could fully extinguish a fire in 80% of ignitions, and 75% of the time, the fire department was not required to respond to the incident. Do you know what the key component of these scenarios was? The fire extinguishers were operable and ready for use.
Fire extinguishers only get that way when they’re properly maintained by Fire & Life Safety experts. In this blog, we’ll go over the signs that it’s time for your Orlando fire extinguisher recharge and how to get one from the best.
How Your Fire Extinguisher Should Work
There are a wide variety of fire extinguishers out there, including:
- Water
- Water mist
- Film-forming foam
- CO2
- K-class
- Dry chemical
- Multipurpose dry chemical
- And more
While all these extinguishers are different, they serve the same purpose: they take away one or more elements of the fire tetrahedron. What is the fire tetrahedron, you ask? It’s a symbol showing the components necessary to start a fire:
- Fuel
- Heat
- Oxygen
- Chemical chain reaction
Some extinguishers work to lower the flame’s temperature (and remove the heat), while others create barriers around the object on fire (and remove the oxygen).
At DynaFire, we service all types and brands of fire extinguishers. We’re always trying to make it easy for you to work with us, and this is one way we do it.
Signs You Need An Orlando Fire Extinguisher Recharge
The Pressure Gauge Is Below The Recommended Level
The pressure gauge on your extinguisher should show the needle in the green area, which is the correct range for optimal use. If it’s on either side of the green area, it’s either overcharged or undercharged and will need to be serviced by a trained technician.
The Extinguisher Feels Light
No, it’s not all those hours you’ve been putting in at the gym – if your fire extinguisher feels lighter than expected, it may not be fully charged.
The Extinguisher Has Been Used
If you recently used the fire extinguisher to put out a fire, great job! You used it for the exact reason you have an extinguisher. Once the extinguisher has been used (even if it’s only partially emptied), it will need to be recharged.
The Extinguisher Was Dropped Or Damaged
What happens if you drop a fire extinguisher? Fire extinguishers are pressurized, and if yours falls or is dropped, it’s best to leave it in an isolated space and call an experienced fire extinguisher technician to inspect it for damage that may affect its function.
It’s Been A While Since Your Last Inspection
If you finally got around to sorting through that file cabinet and realized your maintenance records hadn’t been updated in a few years, it’s time to schedule your Orlando fire extinguisher recharge. Once you start working with us, we track maintenance records and service appointments, and we’ll even remind you when you need to set up your next one.
Choose DynaFire For All Your Fire & Life Safety Needs
We’re here to take care of your commercial fire protection services. The DynaFire team has the skills, knowledge, and expertise to get the job done, no matter what solution you’re looking for. Contact us today to get started!
