• Care of fire extinguishers   – When we deal with motorsport we do recommend that the competitors and the pit-crew use a 4.5kg or 9kg DCP extinguisher which stands for "Dry Chemical Powder".

 

  • These extinguishers are suitable for all your different types and classes of fire, and are economical to purchase and maintain.

 

  • Fire extinguishers must be serviced at least once every 6 months due to the risk, " petrol, oil, gas" etc.  Extinguishers mounted on vehicles need to be checked and serviced at least every 3-months due to the compaction of the powder in the cylinder.

 

  • Owners of fire extinguishers must make use of a reputable company to service them, and the service label with the history of all services should be displayed on the extinguisher.

 

  • Gaborone Motor Club members can take their extinguishers to Multi-Net Fire and Security Systems in Phakalane (next to Daisy Loo) and Tommy Thomson has graciously offered to service them for free. Members can give a donation to the club if they want to.  Please remember this offer is only for the club and it's current members.

 

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