My fire extinguisher is due for inspection. Should I use it for practice and have it recharged or better to have it inspected in full charge condition? Thanks.
Why do you need to recharge it? The fire extinguisher company who insects your extinguisher, checks to see if it is fully charged, mechanical parts in working order etc. They will discharge the extinguisher and empty the contents every 6 years to perform Hydrostatic testing of the cylinder anyways.
On the other hand if you want to play with your extinguisher and have some fun go ahead. If you don’t mind paying to have your extinguisher refilled.
March 2nd, 2010 at 8:56 am
ya as long as it doesnt get in ur eyes
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March 2nd, 2010 at 9:01 am
Depending on what type it is, they might check and recertify it leaving the contents intact and reducing your cost.
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LIFE
March 2nd, 2010 at 9:08 am
No, do not discharge it or you will be charger to have it refilled.
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March 2nd, 2010 at 9:37 am
Yes, just use it on the neighbor’s dog, squirrels,etc.
Your testing the valve, if it did not discharge, throw it away buy new.
Back in the day, I use to drive truck, you get a tire fire(got the trusty fire ext. under seat, you pull the trigger and nothing happens) then your reduced to throwing dirt, emptying your water jug, peeing on the wheel.
I’ve been there.
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March 2nd, 2010 at 10:03 am
Why do you need to recharge it? The fire extinguisher company who insects your extinguisher, checks to see if it is fully charged, mechanical parts in working order etc. They will discharge the extinguisher and empty the contents every 6 years to perform Hydrostatic testing of the cylinder anyways.
On the other hand if you want to play with your extinguisher and have some fun go ahead. If you don’t mind paying to have your extinguisher refilled.
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I have about 30 extinguishers recertified every year.