Housekeeping and Home Organization

Home Car

By Admin on July 28th, 2006

Home Car

Most people are content with having fire extinguishers in their homes and office without realising that there is still another place where they need to install this reliable fire safety device. The car is also a place that requires fire extinguisher installation. Car owners should be aware that the vehicle may also be prone to fire accidents and that they need the right extinguisher to prevent damage and injuries that may be brought about by this kind of incident. Good thing there is such a thing called a car fire extinguisher, which as the name implies, is the perfect safety device for your precious car.

Car fire extinguisher is usually a compact version of the same powder extinguisher that you can find in many offices and stores. This is because powder is a multi-purpose extinguishing agent that can put out three classes of fire, namely, Class A, B, and C fires. Class A are those that involve burning wood, paper, or cloth. Because the car has cloth furnishing, it has to have an extinguisher that can combat this kind of fire. Class B, meanwhile, are those that originated from flammable liquids such as petrol, diesel and oils. Since the car operates on fuel, this would also be a viable tool for extinguishing fuel fires. Lastly, Class C are those that involve gas. The great thing about this is that this extinguisher is safe to use around electrical equipment.

How to Use a Car Fire Extinguisher

If you discover a fire inside the car, you need to pull over as fast as possible. Do not attempt to put out the fire while the car is still running. After you pull over, get the extinguisher and pull the safety pin. Next, you have to aim the nozzle at the base of the fire, NOT at the flames. You need to direct the extinguishing agent at the base because pointing it at the flames will only put out the fire temporarily. Squeeze the lever gently and make a sweeping motion from side to side to extinguish the flames completely. Do this until you can be sure that the fire has gone out. Also, do not attempt to put out the fire if it is already large and spreading. Leave the car immediately and call up the fire brigade.

Buying Car Fire Extinguisher

When buying a car fire extinguisher, you must first look for a store that sells first-rate extinguishers that are manufactured according to British Standards. Extinguishers should also have the BAFE (British Approvals for Fire Equipment) certification and BSi Kitemark. Online, there are plenty of reputable stores to choose from. Also, consider the size of the car when buying an extinguisher. Large cars, vans, and trucks for instance would be better off with a 2kg powder fire extinguisher.

Just like other types such as water fire extinguishers, car fire extinguishers are the first line of protection against fire outbreaks. This device is effective for putting out various kinds of fires such as those that fall under the categories of Class A, B, and C fires. Make sure you do not leave home without this powerful firefighting tool.

Bennett Glover is a professional fire safety expert and consultant for commercial businesses to help promote fire safety and awareness in the UK area. He regularly writes articles to inform the general public about the safest ways of handling fires and how to prevent them in the first place. His knowledge and expertise has earned him many writing and speaking engagements. He enjoys teaching fire safety to students, business owners, and learning institutions to help save lives.

For more tips and information about car fire extinguisher and water fire extinguisher, please visit: http://www.fireprotectiononline.co.uk/water-fire-extinguisher/

How do I legally drive a car home after I bought it?

I'm in New York State and I will be driving a car from 3 hours away in PA back to my home here in NY. I probably wont be putting the car on the road since winter will be here very shortly but I will be buying the car and garaging it. I know that the owner will need to sign over the title and fill out a receipt for the sale but how would I drive the vehicle home without registering it and getting plates for it? Again... I don't want to register the vehicle since I will not be putting it on the road.

You would need to insure the vehicle in order to get a trip permit from PA. You could contact someone with a pickup & rent a car trailer and bring it home. You could hire a tow truck to do it for you. While that is expensive it pales in comparison to the cost driving the vehicle with an expired registration, ticket and the vehicle being towed & stored.

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