A fire extinguisher is a firefighting device used to suppress fires in their early stages.
There are various types of fires, but if you look closely at fire extinguishers, they are usually labeled for type A, B, and C fires. They are also color-coded.
Class A fires are ordinary fires, indicated in white. Class B are oil fires, marked by yellow. Class C fires are electrical fires, and they are labeled blue.
Powder type fire extinguishers are most commonly used for installation in our homes. To ensure their effectiveness, it is essential to shake them to check the consistency of the extinguishing agent. You should also check to make sure that the pressure gauge indicator points to the green zone, indicating normal pressure.
It’s also important to check the condition of the handle and safety pin. Finally, it’s best to replace a powder fire extinguisher when it reaches its expiration date, 10 years after it was manufactured.
in plain view - in a place that is easily seen
소화기란 화재 발생 초기 단계에서 화재를 진압할 수 있는 소화도구다.
화재의 종류는 여러 가지가 있지만 소화기를 자세히 살펴보면 주로 A, B, C로 표시되어 있고, 색깔로도 구분이 가능하다. A급 화재는 일반 화재로, 색깔 표시는 백색이다. B급 화재는 유류 화재로, 색깔 표시는 황색이다. C급 화재는 전기 화재로, 색깔 표시는 청색이다.
우리 가정에는 주로 분말 소화기가 설치되어 있다. 분말 소화기의 효능을 보장하기 위해서는 소화기를 흔들어서 약제가 굳었는지 확인해야 하고, 압력계 지침이 정상 영역인 녹색을 가리키는지도 점검해야 한다.
또한 손잡이와 안전핀 상태를 확인하는 것이 중요하다. 마지막으로 제조일로부터 10년인 유효 기간이 다 된 분말 소화기는 교체하는 것이 좋다.
- This brand is most commonly used among teenagers. / That technology was most commonly used before mobile devices were developed.
- I always check to make sure that the battery is fully charged. / Someone should check to make sure that he’s okay.
- I drank it all before it reached its expiration date. / Don’t use it after it has reached its expiration date.
A: I see you have a fire extinguisher at the entrance.
B: Yes, I thought it would be good to keep it in plain view.
A: I can’t even remember where the fire extinguisher is in our house.
B: It’s important to check, just in case there’s a fire.
A: I’ll make sure to do that.
B: Also, be sure to check the expiration date of the fire extinguisher..
