In this video we demonstrate how to clean extinguishing agent from items that were in the extinguisher's "blast zone"
If we have ever cleaned after a fire has been put out with a dry chemical extinguisher, then, we have probably wondered if the cure was worse than the disease.
The ammonium phosphate is that fine, yellow powdery fallout that was blasted over a surprisingly large area. Ammonium phosphate softens and sticks when in contact with hot surfaces. While this characteristic makes it a great extinguishing agent, it sometimes makes cleanup very difficult. ABC dry chem can do serious damage to delicate equipment and corrode metal, especially if it is not thoroughly cleaned.
You may find more information on this subject in our Wordpress article: How to Clean Up After Using a Dry Chemical ABC Type (Ordinary) Fire Extinguisher. fireextinguisherman.wordpress.com/article/how-to-clean-up-after-using-a-dry-chemical-abc-type-ordinary-fire-extinguisher/
The same article can also be found in our One Minute Reads. tnsummitfire.com/articles.htm
CO2 extinguisher present their own hazard; see our article Dangers Associated with Clean Agent Extinguishers. fireextinguisherman.wordpress.com/article/dangers-associated-with-clean-agent-extinguishers-2/
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