Fire extinguisher explosion measures

Fire extinguishers are generally composed of cylinders, heads, nozzles, and other components. The fire extinguishing agent is sprayed by driving pressure to achieve the purpose of extinguishing the fire. Fire extinguisher cylinders are generally welded with steel plates of 1.2 to 1.5 mm. They can withstand pressures of several megapascals and as high as 20 megapascals.

Fire extinguishers are used to extinguish fires. They can be stored and operated improperly. They can also explode. How to prevent fire extinguishers from exploding and hurting people?

First, carbon dioxide, haloalkane, and pressure dry powder fire extinguishers cannot be stored in high temperatures to avoid physical explosions.

Second, it is strictly forbidden to disassemble the fire extinguisher after use, to prevent the explosion of the fire extinguisher in the process of disassembly and assembly, and it shall be sent to the maintenance and repair unit for filling.

Thirdly, if there is serious corrosion of the fire extinguisher or deformation of the cylinder and the number of years of retirement, the use of the fire extinguisher shall be immediately stopped and sent to the maintenance unit for disposal.

Fourth, it is forbidden to sell the fire extinguisher as scrap iron. The fire extinguisher that is scrapped should be punched in the cylinder according to the management regulations of the pressure vessel.

Fifth, the fire extinguisher should be handled with care in handling so as to avoid explosion after collision and deformation.

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