Fire Extinguisher: Products Offered

We offer many different fire extinguish products/parts and will install them for you.
We will also make sure everything in your extinguisher is compatible and works properly.

Brackets
All extinguishers must be at least three inches off the floor. The
most common tool to comply with this regulation is to mount an
extinguisher on a bracket. Brackets can be installed when a new
extinguisher is purchased. We can also remount a bracket that has
been pulled out of the wall.

Collars
These verification of service collars must be placed on the collar of
the fire extinguisher every time the extinguisher is opened to
perform a service, such as, a six-year maintenance, a hydrostatic
test, or a recharge. The purpose of the collar is to show the owner
and the fire marshal that the service was performed as required and
that the technician did not lie.

Fire Extinguishers
There are many types of portable fire extinguishers available. The
most commonly used is a multi-purpose dry chemical Class ABC
extinguisher, which is used on wood, flammable liquids, and
electrical fires. Regular dry chemical or carbon dioxide Class BC
extinguishers are used in electrical rooms or areas with flammable
liquids. Wet chemical Class K extinguishers are used in kitchen
areas to extinguish grease fires. Halogenated and Foam
extinguishers are also available but not as common. We will make
sure to install the proper extinguisher based on the amount and
type of coverage needed.

Gauges
Occasionally, a gauge will stop working properly. Many times, this is
due to hitting the fire extinguisher accidently. A bad gauge can
usually be spotted when the extinguisher shows that it is not
charged anymore, during a six-year maintenance, or during a
hydrostatic test.

Hoses
Hoses rarely stop working properly. If the hose has cracks in it,
then it needs to be replaced. If the hose is not in good condition,
then the extinguishing agent will not be shot directly at the fire
when the extinguisher is used.

This is a list of our most commonly sold products. If you are
interested in a product that is not listed here, please call the office and
ask about it. We might still be able to install it for you.

Cabinets
Some owners prefer to put their extinguishers in a cabinet instead
of on a bracket. Cabinets prevent individuals from accidently
damaging or tampering with the extinguisher before it needs to be
used. They are a little pricier than a bracket, but it might be
cheaper in the long run if the extinguishers continue to be damaged
or tampered with.

O-rings
Every extinguisher has an o-ring gasket that goes on the collar. This
part is extremely important because it helps seal the gap between
the shell and head of the extinguisher to prevent the pressure from
leaking out. If an o-ring is not in good condition, then the
extinguisher will not be able to keep a charge. Extinguishers placed
in more extreme conditions, such as, outdoors and factories are
more likely to have a damaged and cracked o-ring.

Pull Pins
The pull pin is a vital part of the extinguisher to prevent false
tampering. During an inspection, if the pull pin is missing, the
technician will assume that the extinguisher has been used. At the
time of an inspection, a technician will put a new tamper seal on
the pull pin to prevent it from coming out until the extinguisher
needs to be used on a fire.

Rivets
If one of the handles is broken off the extinguisher, rivets can be
used to repair the handle without having to replace the
extinguisher. Usually, the handle only gets broken if the
extinguisher is accidently knocked.

Signs
We offer many different types of signs to inform your customers
the location of the fire extinguishers in the building. Many
jurisdictions require these signs, anyway.

Valves and Stems
The valves and stems release the pressure when the handle on the
extinguisher is pushed down. If the valve is in bad condition, then
the pressure will leak out and the extinguisher will not work when
needed. A bad valve can usually be spotted when the extinguisher is
unable to keep a charge or during a service.