Sunday, May 22, 2016

Fire Extinguishers

Fire Extinguishers

There are some new memos that have been posted.  Are those not living here getting them by email?  One involves buying a 10lb fire extinguisher.  Yes, that was in fliers given to Unit Owners when moving in after turnover.  That is 10lb.  Pounds not kilograms (kilos).  I recall some people in the past were being misdirected in getting 10kg fire extinguishers which, in my opinion, are too large and cumbersome and will be counterproductive when someone is trying to put out a fire that might take place.  A 10 kilogram extinguisher would be 22 pounds.

10lb (pounds) is 4.55kg.  I have seen units with larger extinguishers and see a distinct possibility that many people will not be able to handle them well when needed for a fire.  

1 kilo = 2.2 pounds

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