TECH TIP #1

Manufacturers' Parts learn more...

TECH TIP #2

Pressure Gauges and Stored Pressure Extinguisher Pressure/Temperature Relationship learn more...

TECH TIP #3

UPS Shipping Requirement learn more...

TECH TIP #4

CLASS D FIRE FIGHTING AGENTS learn more...

Target #1

Models 270/B270NM and B272/B272NM learn more...

Target #2

Pool Chemical Storage - Models 270/B270NM and B272/B272NM learn more...

TECH TIP #5

SELECTION OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FOR FIRES INVOLVING OXIDIZERS (SWIMMING POOL CHEMICALS) learn more...

TECH TIP #6

POTENTIAL MALFUNCTION OF CO2 EXTINGUISHERS learn more...

TECH TIP #7

TEST FOR DETERMINING LOADED STREAM / ANTI FREEZE SOLUTION FREEZE POINT learn more...

TECH TIP #8

WHEELED / STATIONARY EXTINGUISHER PRESSURE REGULATORS learn more...

TECH TIP #9

FACTORY MUTUAL APPROVALS learn more...

TECH TIP #10

WHEELED CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHERS learn more...

TECH TIP #11

MOISTURE SEAL NITROGEN CYLINDER OPERATED WHEELED & STATIONARY EXTINGUISHER learn more...

TECH TIP #12

VENTING DEVICE 110 CU. FT. REGULATED, NITROGEN CYLINDER OPERATED 125/150 LB. STATIONARY DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHERS MODELS 484, 485, 486 learn more...

TECH TIP #13A

U.S. COAST GUARD APPROVALS learn more...

TECH TIP #13B

This Tech Tip has been combined with Tech Tip #13A learn more...

TECH TIP #15

D.O.T. RETESTERS IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (RIN) learn more...

TECH TIP #16

Hydrostatic Test Table learn more...

TECH TIP #17

AMEREX MODEL 251 2 1/2 GAL. AFFF (SOLID) FIRE EXTINGUISHER learn more...

TECH TIP #18

D.O.T. DOCUMENT HM220A learn more...

TECH TIP #19

O - RING LUBRICANTS learn more...

TECH TIP #20

USE OF ABC DRY CHEMICAL IN THE VICINITY OF AIRCRAFT learn more...

TECH TIP #21

ELIMINATION OF AIR VALVES ON STAINLESS STEEL EXTINGUISHERS learn more...

TECH TIP #22

DRY CHEMICAL TOXICITY learn more...

TECH TIP #23

DISPOSAL OF USED DRY CHEMICAL learn more...

TECH TIP #24

NEW HOSE STRAP AND CLIP ASSEMBLY learn more...

TECH TIP #25

NITROGEN CYLINDER OPERATED WHEELED & STATIONARY EXTINGUISHER MAINTENANCE SERVICE learn more...

TECH TIP #26

CGA ADVISORY CARBON DIOXIDE EXTINGUISHER CYLINDERS learn more...

TECH TIP #27

HALOTRON vs. HALON 1211 LABEL CAUTIONS learn more...

TECH TIP #28

HYDROTESTING LOW PRESSURE DOT CYLINDERS AND RIN (RETESTERS IDENTIFICATION NUMBER) REVISITED learn more...

TECH TIP #29

TEMPERATURE VS. PRESSURE learn more...

TECH TIP #30

5 LB. CO2 HORN AND ELBOW EXAMINATION DURING ANNUAL MAINTENANCE learn more...

TECH TIP #31

AMEREX MODELS 260/262/B260/B262 learn more...

TECH TIP #32

NFPA 10 - 2002 edition and Class K Extinguishers learn more...

TECH TIP #34

Compatibility of Alkaline Based Dry Chemical Agents with Wet Chemical Agents Protecting Commercial Cooking Operations learn more...

Tech Tip #35

D.O.T. DOCUMENT HM-220D learn more...

Tech TIP #36

DOT E-8886 UPDATE learn more...

TECH TIP #37

D.O.T. DOCUMENT E-11372 learn more...

Common Myth #1

“Stored-Pressure Extinguishers compact the dry chemical.” learn more...

Common Myth #4

“It’s a waste of time to clean a fire extinguisher during maintenance, it will just get dirty again.” learn more...

Common Myth #5

“Alcohol Type Foams can be applied the same way as any other Foam.” learn more...

Common Myth #6

“Always use the oldest extinguishers for Training.” learn more...

Common Myth #7

“Recovered ‘Scrap” Dry Chemical is OK to use for Training.” learn more...

Common Myth #9

“You can’t add two 20B extinguishers to meet a 40B requirement.” learn more...

Common Myth #10

“I can make more money repairing old extinguishers.” learn more...

Common Myth #11

“Dry Chemical ‘smothers’ the fire.” learn more...

Common Myth #12

“It’s OK to service old Fire Extinguishers.” learn more...

Common Myth #13

“The requirements of NFPA 10 will always be enough.” learn more...

Common Myth #14

“If a cylinder passes the hydrostatic test then I can disregard the visual inspection.” learn more...

Common Myth #15

“All ‘O’ rings are alike, as long as they are the right size, they will work fine.” learn more...

Common Myth #16

“If the pressure gauge doesn’t read exactly at the operating pressure, the extinguisher needs to be fixed.” learn more...

Common Myth #17

“ABC Dry Chemical can be used anywhere.” learn more...

Common Myth #18

“Cartridge-operated extinguishers are easier to service.” learn more...

Common Myth #19

“Dry Chemical and Water Hose Lines should never be used together.” learn more...

Common Myth #20

“Dry Chemical and Foam don’t mix.” learn more...

Common Myth #21

“The quickest method for cleaning valves is always the best.” learn more...

Common Myth #22

“If Sprinklers are protecting the building, or fixed systems are present – extinguishers aren’t needed.” learn more...

Common Myth #23

“Just recharge the extinguisher.” learn more...

Common Myth #24

“All Class B fires are the same.” learn more...

Common Myth #25

“Extinguishers with fixed nozzles are OK.” learn more...

Common Myth #26

“I can save my customer money by altering their existing extinguishers.” learn more...

Common Myth #27

“Foam extinguishers are only for oil refineries. None of my customers can use them.” learn more...

Common Myth #28

“Wheeled Extinguishers are only for Oil Refineries and Airports.” learn more...

Common Myth #29

“Extinguishers are a commodity.” learn more...

Common Myth #30

“Gas tubes don’t have to be checked.” learn more...

Common Myth #31

“Gas Tubes don’t have to be removed during hydrostatic testing.” learn more...

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