[RE-wrenches] fire extinguishers

[Dan Fink]

Hi Luke; a Sam's Club size box of baking soda for lead-acid battery banks,
or a couple gallons of vinegar for NiFe cells. And lots of homeowner
education especially about PPE.



Dan Fink
Adjunct Professor, Ecotech Institute
IREC Certified Instructor™ for:
~ PV Installation Professional
~ Small Wind Installer
Executive Director, Buckville Energy
NABCEP Accredited Continuing Education Providers™
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On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 9:34 AM, Luke Christy <sgsrenewables at gmail.com>
wrote:

>
> Dan,
> What products are you using for electrolyte neutralizers?
>
>
> -Luke
>
>
> On Jan 14, 2016, at 13:13, Dan Fink <danbob88 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> In my PV/battery training sessions for fire departments, we recommend CO2
> extinguishers. Fire departments almost always have at least one; they don't
> usually carry halon. I leave acid/alkaline electrolyte neutralizer with
> each battery installation and then just recommend to the homeowner a fire
> extinguisher and eye wash station.
>
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