Posted on 31st Jan 2014 @ 6:43 PM

The Discount Fire Extinguishers, water fire extinguishers are easy to use but it is advisable to understand a few safety precautions before using them. There are below listed guidelines you must keep in mind when you use water fire extinguisher.

Water Fire Extinguisher Guidelines

You should not use the water fire extinguisher fire extinguisher on electrical fires as water is the sole conductor of the electric. Also don’t use it when the fire is because of burning oil or fat.

• Direct the jet of water from the water fire extinguisher at the base of fire, keep it in position for few moments and then move it back and forth crosswise the fire. It is advisable to cover your face with handkerchief to avoid the dust and smoke. The smoke is dangerous if it passes in lungs.

• If the fire is spreading vertically then you have to jet the water from the water fire extinguisher at the lowest point and gradually start working upwards.

• Once the fire is out, check all the fire spots and ensure that there is no presence of any type of flammable ingredients. 

• Keep everyone out from the scene of the fire even if the fire is extinguished. It is not advisable to take things lightly once the fire is extinguished.

• Position the water fire extinguishers handy in the workplace and train every employee how to use it. Sometimes, it may happen that a person who knows how to operate the water fire extinguishers is absent or be trapped by the fire.

Look for the Fire Extinguisher Kitemark

Nowadays, there are so many types of fire extinguishers are available in the market. Make sure that you choose BSI Kitemarked and SE marked water fire extinguishers only. It guarantees the quality performance of the water fire extinguishers. All fire extinguishers from Discount Fire Extinguishers carry the quality standards and have the accreditations you would come to expect from a industry leading fire safety equipment supplier.