Tools 1 Pressurized Water Extinghisher

Question 0

Freezing weather what should be done with extinguisher

Answer 0

Placed in apparatus cab or other warm area if the unit will be operating for extended period

Question 1

Description

Answer 1

30 lbs
2 1/2 gallons
Operating pressure 100 psi at 70 degrees
Water expels in 55 seconds

Class A fires

Question 2

Two types

Answer 2

1. Extinguishers with Schrader valve connection
   Directly to valve handle
2. Those with no Schrader valve

Question 3

When should be hydrostatically tested

Answer 3

5 year intervals or any time extinguisher shows evidence of corrosion or mechanical damage

If extinguisher hydrostatic date greater than 5 years .. Extinguisher OOS

Question 4

When using extinguisher with finger over nozzle this should only be used for

Answer 4

Small smoldering fires where there is no detachable thermal draft created by fire

Question 5

Water extinguisher should be inspected

Answer 5

Daily and after use

Question 6

When charging extinghusier it should be charged to what psi

Answer 6

100 psi

Question 7

Never charge over

Answer 7

125 psi