YSK There are many different types of fire extinguishers
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YSK There are many different types of fire extinguishers - Lemmy.world
Why YSK: If you’re planning to get an extinguisher for your home you need to
know that not all extinguishers can put out all types of fire. There are many
intricate details if you’re interested but for the most part, a dry powder
extinguisher can put out many types of fires at the cost of being incredibly
messy. On the other hand, a carbon dioxide extinguisher is perfect for
electronic fires and doesn’t require much clean up. Make sure to get an
extinguisher for your needs. Maybe consider getting multiple extinguishers. As
an addendum: If you use a fire extinguisher even just a little you need to
either discard it or refill it depending on type. Never put the extinguisher
back as is.
This is a life-saving YSK.
Have an extinguisher, and have a type fitting your needs.
Know where you store it / have it accessible, even in a panic & fire
Know how to use it. You don't want to read up on it while something is burning.
Keep it checked up. Extinguishers need to be maintained every few years.
The real YSK is of course in the comment. =)
Thank you for expanding on this. It's always important to make sure you are prepared. You don't have time to google these things when the disaster is at hand. If you're not prepared when a fire breaks out you might panic and make dumb decisions. This goes for all stressful situations of course. Make sure you have some plan for common emergencies. That goes for medical emergencies as well as fires.
Perhaps to expand on that: also have a fire blanket in your kitchen. They are dirt cheap, no maintenance and if something catches on fire during cooking you can throw them over and stop it before a chaotic situation develops.
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