Common
Myth #1
"Stored-Pressure Extinguishers compact
the dry chemical."
Common Myth #3
"Stainless Steel Extinguishers can't
corrode."
Common Myth #5
"Alcohol Type Foams can be applied
the same way as any other Foam."
Common Myth #7
"Recovered 'Scrap" Dry Chemical is
OK to use for Training."
Common Myth #9
"You can't add two 20B extinguishers
to meet a 40B requirement."
Common Myth #11
"Dry Chemical 'smothers' the fire."
Common Myth #13
"The requirements of NFPA 10 will
always be enough."
Common Myth #15
"All 'O' rings are alike, as long
as they are the right size, they will work fine."
Common Myth #17
"ABC Dry Chemical can be used anywhere."
Common Myth #19
"Dry Chemical and Water Hose Lines
should never be used together."
Common Myth #21
"The quickest method for cleaning
valves is always the best."
Common Myth #23
"Just recharge the extinguisher."
Common Myth #25
"Extinguishers with fixed nozzles
are OK."
Common Myth #27
"Foam extinguishers are only for oil
refineries. None of my customers can use them."
Common Myth #29
"Extinguishers are a commodity."
Common Myth #31
"Gas Tubes don't have to be removed
during hydrostatic testing." |
Common
Myth #2
"Extinguishers with high UL ratings
will put out larger fires."
Common Myth #4
"It's a waste of time to clean a fire
extinguisher during maintenance, it will just get dirty again."
Common Myth #6
"Always use the oldest extinguishers
for Training."
Common Myth #8
"It doesn't matter how I remove 'O'
rings."
Common Myth #10
"I can make more money repairing old
extinguishers."
Common Myth #12
"It's OK to service old Fire Extinguishers."
Common Myth #14
"If a cylinder passes the hydrostatic
test then I can disregard the visual inspection."
Common Myth #16
"If the pressure gauge doesn't read
exactly at the operating pressure, the extinguisher needs
to be fixed."
Common Myth #18
"Cartridge-operated extinguishers
are easier to service."
Common Myth #20
"Dry Chemical and Foam don't mix."
Common Myth #22
"If Sprinklers are protecting the
building, or fixed systems are present - extinguishers aren't
needed."
Common Myth #24
"All Class B fires are the same."
Common Myth #26
"I can save my customer money by altering
their existing extinguishers."
Common Myth #28
"Wheeled Extinguishers are only for
Oil Refineries and Airports."
Common Myth #30
"Gas tubes don't have to be checked."
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