Fire extinguisher best before 2011 - dump it?

Movie Maestro · 17-09-2016 11:44AM #1

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?

gutteruu · 17-09-2016 05:47PM

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

aujopimur · 17-09-2016 05:50PM

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

CJhaughey · 17-09-2016 08:23PM

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.

Movie Maestro · 18-09-2016 12:46PM

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:(

endacl · 18-09-2016 12:52PM

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!

Movie Maestro · 18-09-2016 02:30PM

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

Tom44 · 18-09-2016 10:55PM

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.

dodzy · 19-09-2016 07:40AM

Movie Maestro wrote: »

You read my mind :D:D

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

gutteruu · 19-09-2016 08:09PM

dodzy wrote: »

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

Fixed that a bit

Fire extinguisher best before 2011 - dump it?

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