Common Myth #25

  “All Class B fires are the same.”  

  “Just recharge the extinguisher, don’t ask questions.”  

  “Fire extinguishers are not needed if sprinklers are present.”  

  “The quickest method is the best method for cleaning valve seats.”  

  “You cannot use dry chemical with foam.”  

  “You can’t discharge water and dry chemical simultaneously during a fire incident.”  

  “Cartridge-Operated extinguishers are easier to maintain.”  

  “I always recommend an ABC dry chemical since it will be safe to use on any fire they may have.”  

  “The gauge is reading in barely in the green on the high/low side. The factory must have over/under pressurized the extinguisher.”