This may have been discussed previously, but as I am a newbie, I've missed it. I have a van that came with a fire extinguisher and I am not sure how to tell if it is good or not. I wonder if I should just buy a new one to be sure.
Still finding my way round the site so if I put things in the wrong place please let me know. thanks Rooney
gst said
07:37 PM Apr 18, 2012
Drop into any fire station and they will check it for you
Rooney said
07:47 PM Apr 18, 2012
Thanks GST, will do
neilnruth said
12:11 AM Apr 19, 2012
We read that if you shake it, there has to loose contents. Ours didn't sound like it so we replaced it. They do have a limited life span.
Nicholstones said
12:38 AM Apr 19, 2012
I put this up in another thread recently:
You should check your fire extinguisher is still charged every now and then. We got a card from the CFS with the following instruictions:
1. Is the safety pin in place?
2. Check the pressure gauge. Is the indicator needle located in the green?
3. Turn the fire extinguisher upside down and shake it until you can feel the powder inside moving. You may need to give it a gentle tap. (NB Powder will settle on the bottom of the fire extinguisher through general road vibrations.) Can you feel it moving inside?
If the answer to any question is NO, consider replacing the extinguisher or having it recharged.
neilnruth said
02:42 AM Apr 19, 2012
Now I know that's why we checked ours! I read your post. Thanks Nicholstones. So Rooney - that's the go.
Happywanderer said
03:34 AM Apr 19, 2012
If its yellow throw it out. It must be red. Mine came with a yellow one, no good any more. You can buy them anywhere at good prices, Supercheap Auto, Bunnings etc.
This may have been discussed previously, but as I am a newbie, I've missed it. I have a van that came with a fire extinguisher and I am not sure how to tell if it is good or not. I wonder if I should just buy a new one to be sure.
Still finding my way round the site so if I put things in the wrong place please let me know. thanks Rooney
Drop into any fire station and they will check it for you
Thanks GST, will do
You should check your fire extinguisher is still charged every now and then. We got a card from the CFS with the following instruictions:
1. Is the safety pin in place?
2. Check the pressure gauge. Is the indicator needle located in the green?
3. Turn the fire extinguisher upside down and shake it until you can feel the powder inside moving. You may need to give it a gentle tap. (NB Powder will settle on the bottom of the fire extinguisher through general road vibrations.) Can you feel it moving inside?
If the answer to any question is NO, consider replacing the extinguisher or having it recharged.
You can buy them anywhere at good prices, Supercheap Auto, Bunnings etc.