Who has a fire extinguisher in their workshop. - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-29T04:48:34Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/who-has-a-fire-extinguisher-in-their-workshop?id=2900167%3ATopic%3A316199&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAl, great topic---thanks for…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-08-31:2900167:Comment:3413662011-08-31T01:43:20.093ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Al, great topic---thanks for posting.</p>
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<p>I have 2 dry chemical fire extinguishers in my garage/shop---a smaller 3lb size near the side entry door, and 5lb size unit, near the main entry door.</p>
<p>Also, a water hose, fitted with a ''quick-connect'' to a quick opening spigot, just outside the garage door entry.</p>
<p>The hose opposite end is equipped with a ''rapid on-off'' nozzle---that provides quick adjustment from a fan spray pattern to a jet stream pattern--- akin to a…</p>
<p>Al, great topic---thanks for posting.</p>
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<p>I have 2 dry chemical fire extinguishers in my garage/shop---a smaller 3lb size near the side entry door, and 5lb size unit, near the main entry door.</p>
<p>Also, a water hose, fitted with a ''quick-connect'' to a quick opening spigot, just outside the garage door entry.</p>
<p>The hose opposite end is equipped with a ''rapid on-off'' nozzle---that provides quick adjustment from a fan spray pattern to a jet stream pattern--- akin to a fire department hose nozzle.</p>
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<p>A smoke alarm, is located above the side entry door. </p>
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<p>I keep a 5 gal bucket with lid, near the garage door, that contains a couple old bath size dry towels.</p>
<p>The towels can quickly be saturated with water, from the hose, and the water soaked towel(s) placed/tossed over smaller flames, smoldering material, or the like.</p>
<p> </p> I think good housekeeping in…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-08-30:2900167:Comment:3399262011-08-30T06:33:55.490ZAl Baralehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/AlBarale
<p>I think good housekeeping in the workshop is another way to minimize the risk of fire as well as many other hazards, A good dust collector that captures the fine dust and wood-chips is a must in any workshop, primarily so we don't breath in the fine dust particles and also to keep the workshop clean.</p>
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<p>I think good housekeeping in the workshop is another way to minimize the risk of fire as well as many other hazards, A good dust collector that captures the fine dust and wood-chips is a must in any workshop, primarily so we don't breath in the fine dust particles and also to keep the workshop clean.</p>
<p> </p> One big cause of a fire is th…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-08-30:2900167:Comment:3400832011-08-30T02:20:36.264ZDonald Ricehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/DonaldRice
One big cause of a fire is the fine sawdust built up in-side the electricaL boxes. You need to check them and blow them clean on a regular basis, along with any overhead lighting. The heat generated from these can start a fire.
One big cause of a fire is the fine sawdust built up in-side the electricaL boxes. You need to check them and blow them clean on a regular basis, along with any overhead lighting. The heat generated from these can start a fire. Hate to think about a fire b…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-08-24:2900167:Comment:3335662011-08-24T16:25:20.321Zdwaine c. schneiderhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/dwainecschneider
Hate to think about a fire but it can happen, I have three extinguishers in the shop, if ever needed I will take one shot at it if its small . Then get out call the fire dept. This brings up another thought , if your shopped burnt to the ground, what did you havve in there??? In such case you have to provide your insurance company a complete inventory of your losses, unless your a lot sharper than I , its a real chore. Most of us have digital cameras as I and I go through the shop and take…
Hate to think about a fire but it can happen, I have three extinguishers in the shop, if ever needed I will take one shot at it if its small . Then get out call the fire dept. This brings up another thought , if your shopped burnt to the ground, what did you havve in there??? In such case you have to provide your insurance company a complete inventory of your losses, unless your a lot sharper than I , its a real chore. Most of us have digital cameras as I and I go through the shop and take overall shots of all the hangting things, then open drawers and doors and take pictures of contents, its easy to have a thousand dollars worth of goodies in a drawer. get a copy on a disc and put in a safe. I do this once a year, just in case ABC under the kitchen sink.tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-08-24:2900167:Comment:3333702011-08-24T13:42:43.580ZRoy T Zahnhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/RoyTZahn
ABC under the kitchen sink.
ABC under the kitchen sink. Rick I use an old metal fridg…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-08-24:2900167:Comment:3333642011-08-24T10:43:46.721ZAl Baralehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/AlBarale
Rick I use an old metal fridge also works really well.
Rick I use an old metal fridge also works really well. One extinguisher and I keep a…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-08-22:2900167:Comment:3309842011-08-22T21:02:29.557ZRickhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Rick431
One extinguisher and I keep all my liquid flammables like paint thinners etc in an old metal fridge that is no longer used as a fridge.
One extinguisher and I keep all my liquid flammables like paint thinners etc in an old metal fridge that is no longer used as a fridge. I've got one fire extinguishe…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-08-20:2900167:Comment:3275812011-08-20T01:02:52.264ZRickhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/RickStarr
I've got one fire extinguisher. But people who know me think it's a good idea that I HAVE a fire extinguisher.
I've got one fire extinguisher. But people who know me think it's a good idea that I HAVE a fire extinguisher. Thanks for the reply's,
tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-08-18:2900167:Comment:3255702011-08-18T21:48:41.134ZAl Baralehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/AlBarale
<p>Thanks for the reply's,</p>
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<p>Thanks for the reply's,</p>
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<p> </p> I just purchased one for my s…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-08-17:2900167:Comment:3226672011-08-17T01:21:16.838ZSteve Meriweatherhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/SteveMeriweather
I just purchased one for my shop. I didn't feel prepared for the possibility of a fire starting and being able to address it. I also have a water hose that will reach the shop. I might invest in another extinguisher.
I just purchased one for my shop. I didn't feel prepared for the possibility of a fire starting and being able to address it. I also have a water hose that will reach the shop. I might invest in another extinguisher.