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Fire extinguisher best before 2011 - dump it?

  • 17-09-2016 10:44am
    #1
    Movie Maestro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 764 ✭✭✭


    I have an old 1Kg fire extinguiseher(dry chemical powder) with a valid date until January 2011 in my house. I assume this is no use anymore and should be dumped?


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  • #2
    gutteruu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,061 ✭✭✭gutteruu


    Usually they replace them after 10 years in business, but I would never throw one out unless its obviously defective.


  • #3
    aujopimur
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,953 ✭✭✭aujopimur


    You can get them recharged, if you're in the Cork area I'll give you details.


  • #4
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Give it a shake, does the powder inside still move around or is it a solid lump?
    There are a couple of different types some are factory charged and some have a separate Co2 Cylinder that can be easily replaced.
    The main thing is if the powder is OK.
    They aren't super expensive anyway, plus a 1kg is of limited use, far better to get a 9kg one if possible.


  • #5
    Movie Maestro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 764 ✭✭✭Movie Maestro


    CJhaughey wrote: »
    Give it a shake, does the powder inside still move around or is it a solid lump?
    There are a couple of different types some are factory charged and some have a separate Co2 Cylinder that can be easily replaced.
    The main thing is if the powder is OK.
    They aren't super expensive anyway, plus a 1kg is of limited use, far better to get a 9kg one if possible.


    I can't feel the powder moving around at all so maybe it's best just to bin it and buy a new one:(


  • #6
    endacl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,412 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    Movie Maestro wrote: »
    I can't feel the powder moving around at all so maybe it's best just to bin it and buy a new one:(

    Sure, if you're going to bin it, you might as well try discharging it for the craic first!


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  • #7
    Movie Maestro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 764 ✭✭✭Movie Maestro


    endacl wrote: »
    Sure, if you're going to bin it, you might as well try discharging it for the craic first!


    You read my mind :D:D:D


  • #8
    Tom44
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 951 ✭✭✭Tom44


    At least you'll see what little powder there is in a 1kg extinguisher, imagine fighting a fire bigger than a burning cigarette with it.
    It will persuaded you to go for a bigger one next time.


    ps. Powder can be messy.


  • #9
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,153 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Movie Maestro wrote: »
    You read my mind :D:D:D

    Find something to burn. And take pics, lots of pics!


  • #10
    gutteruu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,061 ✭✭✭gutteruu


    dodzy wrote: »
    Find something SMALL to burn. And take pics, lots of pics!

    Fixed that a bit


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