Posted on 5th Apr 2014 @ 6:49 AM

Caravan Safety with Discount Fire Extinguishers

A caravan fire extinguisher is a portable device that discharges a jet of water, foam, gas or other materials under high pressure to extinguish a fire. Whether it is a home, school, industry, retail, rental properties, mobile homes or caravans, you need to have fire safety equipment like fire extinguishers.

Depending on the nature of fire hazard that could occur, different types of fire extinguishers should to be used and different sizes should also be determined based on the area it is to cover. It is ideal that the fire extinguishers are placed close to your normal exit and that it is easily seen, quick to access and can be operated with ease. It is advisable to fix it near the place where fire hazards are likely, though you should avoid placing it above cookers, heaters or near extreme temperatures and should always be at the height that is easy for you to reach.

Choosing Fire Extinguishers for Caravans 

Discount Fire Extinguishers are your best choice for advising you about selecting the right fire extinguishers. All fire extinguishers supplied by Discount Fire Extinguishers conform to EU and British standards. When you purchase a Discount Fire Extinguisher they will provide you with guidance as to how to maintain the fire extinguishers to keep it at its best so that it could be used any time.

Discount Fire Extinguishers also supply Dry Powder Extinguishers which are commonly used at home and in caravans. It can extinguish fire hazards that arise out of combustible solids like paper and wood, liquid fires like fats and oils and even electrical fires. It is nothing but a fine powder that is made of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and potassium bicarbonate. These extinguishers when sprayed over the fire Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher will smother the fire typically like a dirt or sand. CO2 fire extinguishers are also very good for having in a confined space like your caravan; both of the above are often placed alongside a fire blanket for added protection.