Best Fire Extinguishers

Given that not everyone has skills to handle a fire extinguisher, we claim that the HG100C is manageable for anyone. Surely, we all can panic in case of fire, and a fire extinguisher should be easy-to-use to ensure a hassle-free extinguishing. Well, the HG100C is outstanding in this respect. Having pulled the ring pin out, you can start quenching a fire right away. The gas doesn't impede your vision while firefighting and it's a great advantage of this model. Moreover, it is able to hit the fire even in a hard-to-reach place.

Based on the above-mentioned facts, we'd like to summarize that it's one of the most efficient car fire extinguishers. As drivers often consider the design of accessories they buy for vehicles, so we will describe the appearance of the HG100C. The model looks really elegant and will greatly fit into the interior of any car. However, if you still dislike the design, the model is available in a red color.

We would like to note that this fire extinguisher is designed rather well. The model is made of stainless steel to ensure a long lifespan. Of course, the engineers did everything to make this fire extinguisher easy-to-use. It's enough to remove the ring pin to start spraying the water jet. The discharge time of this model is remarkable. Using the extinguisher within just 55 sec, you can cover quite a large area. We'd like to add that the model doesn't require any accessories. Yet, refills must be done by professionals; don't try to do it on your own.

We'd like to give a few tips that will come in useful while using a fire extinguisher:

• Mind that a fire extinguisher is not designed for firefighting but preventing the fire from spreading. So, act promptly right after you detect a fire.
  
• A fire extinguisher should be placed conveniently and be in sight.
  
• Mount your fire extinguisher so that you can pick it without any difficulties.
  
• Smoke is among the most dangerous factors in a burning building. A high temperature and toxic substances may cause a loss of consciousness. If no respirator or gas mask is available, move close to the floor and hold your breath.
  

In our opinion, this fire extinguisher stands out from many other similar devices for a large volume of extinguishing agent it contains. 4 lbs of the agent while the total weight of the unit is 7 lbs. The extinguisher is generally lightweight thanks to the aluminum-cast cylinder that's finished with powder coating for longer life and corrosion resistance. In brief, it's a great fire extinguisher that meets all the safety standards. Apart from that, the unit is rechargeable and reusable. Additionally, you can buy a hanger to fix the model to a wall.

Fire is considered one of the scariest dangers bringing enormous losses. So, diverse ways and things were invented to fight it. The first firefighting unit was made by Zacharias Greyl in 1715 in Germany. That was a 20 l barrel fitted with a gunpowder and fuse. When a fire occurred, the fuse was ignited and the barrel was dropped into the fire center. The barrel exploded and the water inside extinguished the fire. However, peers of modern extinguishers appeared a lot later. Thus, the world's first fire extinguisher was invented in 1813 by captain George Manby. The unit was installed on a trolley and was basically a copper vessel containing 13 l of potash, the extinguishing agent used at that time. The vessel was pressurized and featured a faucet to discharge the liquid for fire extinguishing.

Buying this fire extinguisher, you'll find a mounting bracket in the package as well. So, you'll be able to mount the unit to a wall in a few minutes. When reviewing the model, we couldn't skip the pressure gauge. It helps you check the pressure and define whether the unit is operable. The Amarex cylinder is made of powder-coated metal for corrosion-resistance and durability. The valve is metal too. Some fire extinguishers feature plastic valves which surely aren't that strong. So, pick the Amarex to keep your family and/or property safe!

The use of a powder fire extinguisher has some features that are worth being mentioned:

• A fire is extinguished once the burning area is surrounded by a powder cloud of a proper consistency.
  
• Don't approach a fire too close when you start extinguishing as the intense powder jet can spread the fire.
  
• Don't extinguish the electrical equipment with the voltage over 1000 V.
• Mind that some equipment might break down if a powder gets inside it.
• The extinguisher's powder can be an irritant for a human respiratory tract, so avoid using such fire fighting devices in small rooms.
  

The FIAFESA5 is a powder fire extinguisher that uses sodium hydrocarbonate as an extinguishing agent. This substance absorbs heat and keeps the oxygen away from the heat source, thereby eliminating the burning. The U/L rating of this model indicates that it handles both liquids and gasses, which means it's wonderful for in-vehicle use. We should inform you that this model is not refillable and cannot be reused. Yet, its affordable price and material-friendly operation fully make up for this drawback.

We'd like to tell you about some reasons for a fire in a car and things that deserve your attention. A short circuit of wiring and fuel leakage are among the most frequent factors. Unfortunately, a leakage in not easy to see when it starts. A fuel supply hose may wear out but the gasoline may ooze instead of flowing out. A tiny sparkle is enough to cause a fire in a car. Smoking is another popular reason why fires happen in cars. A misuse of cigarette or a lighter might lead to ignition of the upholstery or other car interiors. We strongly recommend refilling a car with the motor off. Also, avoid plastic gasoline canisters as the polymer may accumulate static voltage and cause the fuel combustion. If a bulb or fuse of your car is burnt out,  seek an electrician to inspect the vehicle since this failure might be caused by a short circuit that, in its turn, may result in a fire.