Tips To Avoid A Fire In Your Home

Posted by Mujib Khan on September 1st, 2021

With the arrival of the cold, fires also arrive in homes. They are usually caused by carelessness or lack of security elements in the house. In what we have been in our country in 10 days, there are already five people who have died from fires in homes.

Today we are going to tell you what are the main causes of fires in homes:

• Heaters and braziers: if they are not regularly inspected by qualified personnel and if they are not used with vigilance, they can cause very serious fires.
• Candles: Lighting candles and leaving them unattended can cause a fire. Any carelessness with them can cause an uncontrollable flame.
• Appliances: if they are not in optimal conditions, they could be the source of a fire due to a short circuit inside.
• Damaged electrical wiring: Just as the internal wiring of appliances can cause a fire, so can your home. If the cables are not in good condition, they can cause one.
• Lit cigarettes: Leaving a half-extinguished cigarette near something flammable, or on the bed or sofa can start a fire.
• Flammable products: if they are handled with care, they are not dangerous, but if they are placed in places where there is a source of heat, they can quickly cause a fire.

And now that Christmas is coming, we must also bear in mind that the Christmas tree can be the cause of the flames. You have to watch the lights that are placed on it, they must all be in good condition to avoid short circuits. You also have to know where to place it. If done in a place where there is a heat source, it can easily catch fire.

To feel safer in our home, and prevent fires from occurring, you can protect yourself with our Fire Protection Pack for Home. It has a 3 kg ABC powder Fire extinguisher and two smoke detectors to place them in the rooms of the house where there is more risk. You can get it on our website!

Fire Prevention Tips at Work

work, a place where many people can concentrate, it is essential to have some basic notions.

As they say, \"better to prevent than to cure\" so today we are going to tell you some tips to prevent fires in your workplace.

Be as neat as possible. Removing objects that may obstruct exits or make an evacuation difficult is very important.

Check the electrical installation, make sure that everything works correctly and if you see any wear or something unusual, contact a professional so they can solve it.

• Dispose of flammable materials safely and correctly.
• Do not smoke in areas where there are flammable or dangerous materials. Make sure no lit cigarettes or matches are thrown out of the ashtrays.
• Participate in fire drills, so you will know how to act in those situations and know the evacuation routes. If possible, learn how to use fire extinguishers correctly, knowing their use can prevent disaster.
• Make sure all electrical appliances are turned off when leaving the office.
• Computers tend to produce heat, so it is advisable to avoid placing papers on top or behind the computer.

Recycling of powder fire extinguishers

The first thing to recycle an extinguisher is to disassemble it, each of these components must be separated. You must always remember that it is a pressure-mounted device, so you always have to go to specialized personnel.

It must be taken into account that the useful life of a powder extinguisher is 20 years from the date of manufacture.

The components that are obtained from recycling an extinguisher are:

• Steel from the fire extinguisher shell. The recycling of this material supposes a third part less of production in CO2.

• PVC of the lances and nozzles of the fire extinguishers with which you can make hoses, cables, tubes ...

• ABC powder can be used for the manufacture of phytosanitary products that are used in treatments against pests, diseases ...

• Rubber from hoses, when crushed, can be reused in floors, automobiles, footwear, pavements ...

What to consider when buying a fire extinguisher?

Certain locations require a fire extinguisher by law. Restaurants, schools, large buildings must be well equipped with these devices to ensure the safety of all who pass through them.

Therefore, in this post we are going to tell you what are the most important steps when choosing one.

The first thing to keep in mind is that there are different types of fire extinguishers and not all of them are suitable for all types of fires. Depending on where the fire starts, you will need one or the other.

Before buying a fire extinguisher, you should have a basic understanding of how to use it. Always respect the distance to the fire and the inclination in the expulsion of the foam.

You also have to have the maintenance that the extinguisher requires, have a specialized company that passes the periodic reviews that ensure that everything works correctly. In addition, it must be taken into account that there are mandatory revisions such as retimbered every 5 years. Be aware and stay safe with high-quality fire extinguishers in your home.

The last aspect to consider is the price. Not because it is more expensive is it going to be better. You have to find an acceptable price for the quality they offer us. And in GCTL we offer you the best quality with a very competitive price.