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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: dazmond on December 24, 2017, 04:20:35 pm

Title: diesel heater users.........fire extinguisher?
Post by: dazmond on December 24, 2017, 04:20:35 pm
do you guys have one in the van in case the worst happens or are these heaters very safe?
Title: Re: diesel heater users.........fire extinguisher?
Post by: Slacky on December 24, 2017, 04:24:29 pm
Ive got one from the L10 days still. I'll leave it in there I expect.
Title: Re: diesel heater users.........fire extinguisher?
Post by: The Jester of Wibbly on December 24, 2017, 04:35:01 pm
You need a co2 extinguisher for class b liquid fires and electrical fires.

But they are not post fire friendly so fires could reignite. So caution would be needed.

The powder extinguisher is ideal for class 1 2 and 3 fires (better for gas fires). But not ideal for electrical and can cause permanent damage to your equipment plus make a mess.

Water would be a no no

C02 would be my choice
Title: Re: diesel heater users.........fire extinguisher?
Post by: davids3511 on December 27, 2017, 09:28:12 am
Ive got one from the L10 days still. I'll leave it in there I expect.
Same as this, I've got one from my gas heater days that will stay in the van.
Title: Re: diesel heater users.........fire extinguisher?
Post by: EandM on December 27, 2017, 04:07:15 pm
Diesel isn't considered flammable but a fire extinguisher is always good to have around.
Title: Re: diesel heater users.........fire extinguisher?
Post by: JandS on December 27, 2017, 08:26:19 pm
Foam extinguishers best for petrol, diesel etc fires.....smothers it and prevents re ignition.
Title: Re: diesel heater users.........fire extinguisher?
Post by: The Jester of Wibbly on December 27, 2017, 08:56:14 pm
Foam extinguishers best for petrol, diesel etc fires.....smothers it and prevents re ignition.

Yes but not suitable with electrics
Title: Re: diesel heater users.........fire extinguisher?
Post by: JandS on December 29, 2017, 08:31:59 pm
I didn't mention electrics......Co2 for electrics.
Title: Re: diesel heater users.........fire extinguisher?
Post by: Splash & dash on December 29, 2017, 10:55:45 pm
Foam extinguishers best for petrol, diesel etc fires.....smothers it and prevents re ignition.

Yes but not suitable with electrics


The latest foam extinguishers are ok on electrics it’s only 12 volt  you can Evan use them on mains electrical appliances but make sure you have the right ones rated for electrical fires.