The Difference Between Hydrant And Fire Extinguisher
Definition of fire hydrants and fire extinguishers:
Fire hydrant refers to the equipment fixed in the building or outside for the fire truck to connect and transport fire fighting water. Fire hydrants are not directly involved in fighting fires, but only serve as a source of water for fire engines to use.
The fire extinguisher is a handheld fire extinguishing equipment, which ejects the fire extinguishing agent through compressed air or manual pressure to achieve the purpose of extinguishing the fire.
The role of fire hydrants and fire extinguishers:
The function of fire hydrant is to provide fire fighting water source and provide basic guarantee for fire rescue. It is usually installed inside and outside buildings or on roads to provide a continuous and reliable water source for fire engines.
The fire extinguisher can directly extinguish the fire source in the early stage of the fire. It can prevent the spread of fire and reduce the loss caused by fire. Fire extinguishers are often used to eliminate places that are vulnerable to fire, such as kitchens, offices and production workshops.
The use of fire hydrants and fire extinguishers:
Fire hydrants are usually used by firefighters to take the water pipe from the fire truck and send the water to the fire scene through the pump connected to the fire hydrant. Due to the large water flow of fire hydrants, the use of more manpower coordination and scheduling.
The operation of the fire extinguisher is relatively simple, just pick up the fire extinguisher, according to the instructions on the fire extinguisher, spray it to the fire source to extinguish the fire. Some common types of fire extinguishers can also be applied to a variety of flame types, such as oil, electrical fires and kitchen fires.
The application of fire hydrants and fire extinguishers:
Fire hydrants are mainly suitable for large buildings and public places, such as food markets, commercial buildings and industrial parks. In these places, a large amount of fire extinguishing water is often required to effectively control the fire.
Fire extinguishers are suitable for places where fires are likely to occur, such as cooking areas, gas stations and workplaces. It can be placed at any time in a place prone to fire, easy to extinguish in time.
In summary, although both fire hydrants and fire extinguishers are fire fighting equipment, there are significant differences in function and use methods. Fire hydrants mainly provide fire fighting water and are suitable for large buildings and public places, while fire extinguishers are suitable for small fire sources and places prone to fire. For different occasions, we need to choose the appropriate fire extinguishing equipment according to the actual situation.
