Any obstruction, from flower pots to art installations, can impede a safe escape in an emergency. Even more frightening, the structural integrity of fire escapes designed to save lives has started to become deadly. Earlier this year in SoHo, a tread fell from a fire escape and killed one pedestrianRead More →
Melamine is a plastic that can tolerate heat better than other plastics and resist fire too. It is used for making floor tiles, ashtray, fire resistant fabric and unbreakable kitchenware. At what temperature does polypropylene catch fire? Polypropylene (PP) will start to decompose at approximately 500K and ignite when itsRead More →
Why is my Caliburn G blinking blue and not hitting? When there is an open-circuit on the pod or there is no pod connected to the body, the LED will flash blue 3 times and stop delivering power. How long do caliburn G coils last? The Caliburn G mesh coilsRead More →
Solar PV fire incidents are extremely rare. Previous industry reports acknowledge fewer than 1 incident per 10,000 installations. How many house fires are caused by solar panels? By Josh Dye and Angus Thompson Fire and Rescue NSW data shows firefighters attended 139 solar panel fires last year, compared to 22Read More →
Weed eaters are better designed to cut dry vegetation. Be careful while using a weed eater as they can cause a fire if the weed eater has a metal blade and hits a rock or similar material. Using a weed eater with a plastic string is a safer choice. CanRead More →
Cobwebs attract more than just fly’s, with older webs typically being covered in dust and other flammable material. According to the National Ag Safety Database, spiderwebs are among the top electrical fire hazard risks, stating; Potential electrical fire hazards are everywhere. What can you do with spiderwebs? Cobwebs are surprisinglyRead More →
Fires on earth are anchored by gravity, but the combustion gases are hot and light, so they rise. As the flame goes up, more air is sucked into the base of the fire, feeding more oxygen to the fire and making it burn more strongly. What happens when fire mixesRead More →
The Diablo Sauce ranks at about 350 thousand Scoville Units, which is a small package of hot compared to Flashbang. The Diablo Sauce is crafted with spicy ingredients: aji panca, chipotle, and chili peppers. Is Diablo sauce spicy? Taco Bell Diablo Sauce Scoville is around 350.000 SHUs. It is actuallyRead More →
Benzene is a chemical that is a colorless or light yellow liquid at room temperature. It has a sweet odor and is highly flammable. Benzene evaporates into the air very quickly. Its vapor is heavier than air and may sink into low-lying areas. What happens if you smell benzene? BenzeneRead More →
Chariots Of Fire | 1981 Although set partly in France, it was filmed entirely in the UK. The opening memorial service is a mix of two different locations. The exterior is St Mary le Strand in the Strand. The interior is St Mary le Bow, Cheapside. Where was the beachRead More →