Fire extinguishers use on farm???

[deereman75]

Well on the topic of killing wasps, tomorrow I will try out the brake cleaner to get rid of a nest in my shed. Hope I dont get stung...

 

[Soundguy]

a lil permethrin oil emulsion mix in that squirt gun of soapy water would likely be even better. douse the nest a bit.. wait 5 minuts.. everything dead including larva.. etc..

soundguy

 

[deereman75]

well I hit the nests with brake cleaner today, the first two I did early in the morning, when the wasps were still asleep, and as soon as I started spraying, a whole mass of dead wasps fell to the ground. The 3rd one I did in the middle of the day, when they were alert, and just as I was about to start spraying, they all flew out in an angry swarm. They chased me across the yard, until I ran into the garage, and got away with out getting stung, tomorrow I will go get them early in the morning.

 

[RoyJackson]

Co2 is used on aircraft and we used to have them all over the Ammo dump at camp.

Also, CO2 extingushers leave no residue (as dry powder extingushers can).
One thing to consider when using a CO2 on electrical fires is the frost that develops on the horn and lever. The horn is plastic (not conductive), but that frost can conduct electricity.

 

[farmfun]

I have a good friend who sells, and fills fire

The instructions for a fire extinguisher all leave out one important step, HOLD BREATH. If you don't take a deep breath, and hold it, you will probably inhale some of the contents, and you will regret it.

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Yup - what he said

 

[Snaker]

I do! I have shop size extinguishers (dry chemical) in the barn and in the garage. I keep water near by when welding, and the dry chemical is if I have flammable liquids out (thinner, oil, etc.)

I have a metal trash can for oil soaked rags too.

One of the first things I did was replace the rusted out old breaker panel in the barn, and add GFI breakers for the outlets. Apparently the panel manufacturer went out of business because of fires...

I wish I could put in a deluge system in the barn, but I don't have a water supply that could make it effective, so prevention is the key.

Did I mention that I'm retired Coast Guard? Semper Paratus!

Here's a handy tip: wrap a piece of aluminum foil over the nozzle of the extinguisher. Mud wasps and spiders love to make a home in there(something everyone should check for). The foil will simply blow off if needed.

As far as a water system goes, if you really have the desire, it can be done. Use fusible link sprinkler heads rather than a deluge system. Instead of all heads spraying you would only have the heads that sense the rated temps spraying. You can also use an air charged system that has air in the lines to avoid freezing and small leakage. various sensors can hook into an alarm system if you have one.

 

[jonyyuma]

Also, CO2 extingushers leave no residue (as dry powder extingushers can).
One thing to consider when using a CO2 on electrical fires is the frost that develops on the horn and lever. The horn is plastic (not conductive), but that frost can conduct electricity.

Yeap and especially the Big CO2 ext. can pack a static charge to pop you under the right conditions.

 

[jonyyuma]

Here's a handy tip: wrap a piece of aluminum foil over the nozzle of the extinguisher. Mud wasps and spiders love to make a home in there(something everyone should check for). The foil will simply blow off if needed.

As far as a water system goes, if you really have the desire, it can be done. Use fusible link sprinkler heads rather than a deluge system. Instead of all heads spraying you would only have the heads that sense the rated temps spraying. You can also use an air charged system that has air in the lines to avoid freezing and small leakage. various sensors can hook into an alarm system if you have one.

Fusible links are going into some of the homes now, and will be paired up with the air-charge system. The links prevent water damge where there was not fire.

 

[jonyyuma]

BTW, I forgot to duck when I went under the eave of my house yesterday. Red wasp flew down to tap me, but must have been something wrong? No Sting??? I am going to deal with that nest this winter.

 

[creekbend]

Here's a handy tip: wrap a piece of aluminum foil over the nozzle of the extinguisher. Mud wasps and spiders love to make a home in there(something everyone should check for). The foil will simply blow off if needed.

As far as a water system goes, if you really have the desire, it can be done. Use fusible link sprinkler heads rather than a deluge system. Instead of all heads spraying you would only have the heads that sense the rated temps spraying. You can also use an air charged system that has air in the lines to avoid freezing and small leakage. various sensors can hook into an alarm system if you have one.

Thanks for the hint about the aluminum foil.