The fire extinguisher in our house is over 10 years old. The gauge shows that it is fully charged, and it has never been used. It is dry chemical type ABC. Is it okay to keep it a few more years, and how long should an extinguisher like this normally last?
2007-04-15 03:14:21 · 8 answers · asked by roo285 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Fire Extinguishers can stay "usable" for a long time. I have seen some sit well over a decade and still be fine.
Remeber these few important tips:
1. Once you use a fire extinguisher, no matter how much of it you have used, it must be taken in and recharged, if it is the rechargeable type.
2. Keep an eye on the pressure guage (on all units but CO2) and make sure it's in the "operable" range. Make sure the "pin" is in place and sealed there.
3. Once a year, commercial locations should have thier units checked and recertified by a professional.
4. Every six years, dry chemical (like your ABC) and halogenated agents should be taken in, emptied, and recharged. (This is a requiement in a commerical application.)
5. Every five years, water and CO2, units need taken in and hydrostatically tested.
6. Every 12 years, the halogenated agent and dry chemicals will come due for thier hydrotest.
7. When in doubt, ask a professional to take a look at the unit.
8. To find a fire extinguihser service location near you, try the yellow pages under 'fire extinguishers.'
9. Most of those service locations will dispose of one for no charge if it's not worth keeping.
2007-04-15 03:50:25 · answer #1 · answered by todvango 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
about 5 years
2007-04-15 03:22:17 · answer #2 · answered by sexy_cutie_pie1256 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Depending upon the type, storage conditions, and whether you do any periodic maintenance, they could last for many years. The national standards define periodic inspection, testing and maintenance for fire extinguishers. E.g., NFPA 10.
2015-07-27 04:28:26 · answer #3 · answered by Nuff Sed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 3 portable, non-rechargeable fire extinguishers, purchased in 1999 and the pressure guage shows fully charged on all the 3 units, the needle still in the "operable" range (green) Does this means they still usable?
2014-09-09 09:41:57 · answer #4 · answered by Papier 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one year is the least. your fire extinguisher needs to be refilled and also try to shake the extinguisher every now and then so that the chemical inside it won't get stuck at the bottom.
2007-04-15 03:28:34 · answer #5 · answered by babylim76 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think they last about 5 years but i'm not really sure.
2007-04-15 03:21:38 · answer #6 · answered by Can music save your mortal soul? 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
ask your local fire department
2007-04-15 03:18:01 · answer #7 · answered by aussie 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
just one
http://extintoresguadalajara.com.mx/
2016-04-19 05:23:56 · answer #8 · answered by yoda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋