Well the title says it all...we had a minor fire last night - the only casualty was one pizza - and I didnt get a chance to move my water change equipment until it was too late. My siphon, a ceramic cup, a small net, an algae mit, a turkey baster and two buckets were near the line of fire. I rinsed everything in hot water, but should I worry? I really cant afford to re-buy everything. It was a type A/B/C extinguisher, and it was only used in one short blast, but was enough to put agritty film on the floor. What do y'all think?
Fire extinguisher used near fish stuff
- Thread starter TheZoo
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Use Google to try to find out the contents of the extinguisher. Without searching I would guess that you only spread around baking soda.
When in doubt, bleach.
Bleach everything, especially the inside of the syphon. Syphon one bucket of bleach water and back again a few times.
Then rinse everything in clean water several times. Final rinse with a LOT of dechlorinator. The dechlor will get rid of any leftover bleach. Pay special attention to the syphon. Again, syphon from one bucket to another to make sure the rinse water gets all over the inside of the hose.
Don't get carried away and use too much bleach, though.
Hang the syphon -- if possible -- so that the hose is stretched out from top to bottom and let it dry thoroughly.
Hope that helps,
Roan
Bleach everything, especially the inside of the syphon. Syphon one bucket of bleach water and back again a few times.
Then rinse everything in clean water several times. Final rinse with a LOT of dechlorinator. The dechlor will get rid of any leftover bleach. Pay special attention to the syphon. Again, syphon from one bucket to another to make sure the rinse water gets all over the inside of the hose.
Don't get carried away and use too much bleach, though.
Hang the syphon -- if possible -- so that the hose is stretched out from top to bottom and let it dry thoroughly.
Hope that helps,
Roan
Type ABC fire extinguishers contain ammonium phosphate. I'd give everything a good wash down with hot soapy water. Make sure you really rinse everything well. I wouldn't worry too much.
"It was a type A/B/C extinguisher, and it was only used in one short blast, but was enough to put agritty film on the floor. What do y'all think? "
Order out for pizza next time............
Order out for pizza next time............
Jay-Stew said:"It was a type A/B/C extinguisher, and it was only used in one short blast, but was enough to put agritty film on the floor. What do y'all think? "
Order out for pizza next time............
LOL!!
Im going to re-rinse, use a dash of soap and bleach (or should I not mix them?). Sigh....