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How can I fireproof a room?
I have a need to build a room that is resonably fire resistant. I have played around the thought of adding fire resistant panels underneath the dry wall, but if they heat up too much, they themselves ...
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How do I refill a fire extinguisher or should I just buy a new one?
My fire extinguisher is out of charge and I want to either refill it or buy a new one. Is it better/cheaper to refill it or just buy a new one? (Can I even refill this fire extinguisher?)
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Why aren't all houses equipped with fire sprinklers?
Fire sprinklers are common in office buildings but not so common in people's houses. How come?
I'm thinking of adding such a system to my house but... I don't know... maybe there is a reason for why ...
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How do I install a fire extinguisher on the side of a cabinet?
I want to hang my fire extinguisher on the cabinet next to my sink. Below are pictures of the fire extinguisher bracket and the location where I want to put it. Should I use a bolt with a nut - or ...
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Fire Extinguisher In Unheated Garage & Shed
We are talking about getting fire extinguishers for the various areas of our house. One place where it seems a fire extinguisher would be a good idea is the garage. I also plan on adding a shed to ...
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When to use different fire suppression systems?
I know a fire suppression systems is a good thing to have in one's home if you have anything that heats up, ie... a kiln.
Question is thus, what type of suppression system is best for each type of ...
