protocol:
Well, when next you see smoke coming out of the engine don't open the bonnet rather use the CORRECT TYPE of fire extinguisher to fight the fire through the exhaust pipe. opening the bonnet will allow oxygen in which will cause more fire.

protocol:
Well, when next you see smoke coming out of the engine don't open the bonnet rather use the CORRECT TYPE of fire extinguisher to fight the fire through the exhaust pipe. opening the bonnet will allow oxygen in which will cause more fire.

Tee2902:
Fire extinguishers should be checked weekly by car user while serviced after every six months. That way, one is pretty sure of serviceability of such very important safety equipment in cars.

sledjama:
After reading this diary post -> https://www.nairaland.com/1123523/quiet-thoughts-mind-quiet-thinker/21#38726096
by Victoriousvic


I decided to check my fire extinguisher to see if is empty also

i removed the thin rubber hook, slide out the metallic stopper and pressed it and loo and behold, it was empty.
that was when i noticed the meter next to the lid which read zero.
I bought it in traffic so i could not double check.

Please folks, check with your fire extinguisher right away.
this could be the difference between just a few thousand naira vehicle parts replacement or a total loss.
Not to talk of a possible difference between life and death.

cc: seun, lalasticlala, ishilove, obinoscopy lets create this awareness

bigwind:
What do you mean by the correct type of fire extinguisher please?

jumpmasta:
Very informative!!..Mine happened fews years back as a medical house officer.I was going back to my room around 3am when I saw my consultants generator on fire. I quickly dashed to my car a grabbed my fire extinguisher; feeling like a hero already and dreaming of the goodwill that will be showered on me by my consultant .As I pressed and aimed the nozzle on the generator,nothing happened to my Utter disbelieve and shock. Finally it took the use of the normal fire extinguishers usually seen hanging on the walls to save the day.

ThisMeansWAR:
I checked mine immediately I bought it ...

I even spraid small to be sure

400billionman:
The indicator must be on GREEN. Otherwise its empty. That is for the dry fire extinguisher. And once its opened, you cannot use it again.

As a novice, i once opened to test it and placed it back in the car.

Another option is the wet smaller tin extinguisher. That one can be re used till it finishes.

Victoriousvic:

True! I learnt that after the incident.

samuelezeja:
what could be the cause,mine is empty,just checked it now.

sledjama:
After reading this diary post -> https://www.nairaland.com/1123523/quiet-thoughts-mind-quiet-thinker/21#38726096
by Victoriousvic


I decided to check my fire extinguisher to see if is empty also

i removed the thin rubber hook, slide out the metallic stopper and pressed it and loo and behold, it was empty.
that was when i noticed the meter next to the lid which read zero.
I bought it in traffic so i could not double check.

Please folks, check with your fire extinguisher right away.
this could be the difference between just a few thousand naira vehicle parts replacement or a total loss.
Not to talk of a possible difference between life and death.

cc: seun, lalasticlala, ishilove, obinoscopy lets create this awareness

400billionman:


Hahaha..

Once opened, you cannot use it again..

omolami:
My belly always ache whenever GEJ stupidiously give unwarranted respect to OBJ. I think GEJ does not yet realise the man he is dealing with.GEJ often inadvertently give ego to Obj in an underserved respect from GEJ to Obj. My advise is that GEJ should forget Obj. He is Mr nobody Not even a clan leader in ogun.

Tee2902:
Fire extinguishers should be checked weekly by car user while serviced after every six months. That way, one is pretty sure of serviceability of such very important safety equipment in cars.

Luckygurl:


Your update triggered this thread...

Feeling fly

Lol!