Thanks for that oldbloke. Unfortunately it doesn't address extinguishers in vehicles, even though (ironically) they are compulsory for caravans and boats but not in domestic buildings. None of this official stuff is clearly enough defined, and certainly not easy to find by ordinary users.
oldbloke said
03:14 PM Aug 21, 2019
Yes the std applies to buildings. It is what is generally termed "silent" on the subject of caravans. So you just apply the aprox "equivelant". In not aware of one regarding extinguishers in vans.
ABNER said
01:33 AM Aug 22, 2019
I have not read all the comments, But based on experience, I always remove the extinguisher from its bracket, and if a dry powder( Red with a white band) I give it a good shake , top to bottom and side to side, the powder does settle . also check that the gauge is in the green. I do this before ,during, and after a trip. Also if you have to use the extinguisher, replace it as soon as possible, it will not work even if you only use a small amount of powder. I carry a 1kg, in the van and a 2.5kg in the car. good to have a back up, 1kg doesn't last long.
-- Edited by ABNER on Thursday 22nd of August 2019 01:33:59 AM
Craig1 said
05:52 PM Oct 23, 2022
Aldi have new ones for $14.99, put one in the kitchen and just checked the van. In the green but I will not post its mfg date, so back to Aldi tomorrow.
Whenarewethere said
11:15 AM Oct 24, 2022
Agree, all the rules & regulations are complex.
I assume you are one of the small percentage of the population with common sense.
Put it somewhere where it is easily accessible. You may even want to put a fire extinguisher sign at eye level, as is required.
I am assuming it is an ABE, give it a bash once a month to loosen powder as it settles into a block & becomes useless, more so with vibrations from the road.
I have used a hand fire extinguisher with basic office training with our local fire brigade decades ago. We all had a go, had to put fuel out in half a 44 gallon drum, open lengthwise.
No one couldn put out the fire first time, but after explanation managed second time.
Probably worthwhile looking on the internet at how to properly use a fire extinguisher.
Whenarewethere said
11:17 AM Oct 24, 2022
If it is 5 years old get a new one.
Craig1 said
01:30 PM Oct 24, 2022
More than 5 for sure, but two Australian sites say different things,One say replace or test after 6 years, bin after 12 years.
Another say test or bin after 5 years. At the current price just bin- oh no you cant do that.
Must be taken to a special recycle point. Lucky us the tip is only 2km away and free disposal.
Bassett52 said
10:59 AM Oct 25, 2022
If you have small fire extinguishers that are out of date (too old) and unused, donate them to VMR or such as they are more than grateful to get them to use for training purposes.
Whenarewethere said
11:06 AM Oct 25, 2022
There are a few VMR acronyms, which one?
Mike Harding said
11:20 AM Oct 25, 2022
In addition to my main fire extinguisher I keep a couple of old ones at the back of the cupboard - if, come the day, they don't work after the main one is empty then I'm no worse off.
Whenarewethere said
12:24 PM Oct 25, 2022
Likewise
Are We Lost said
01:08 PM Oct 25, 2022
Whenarewethere wrote:
There are a few VMR acronyms, which one?
I assume he means Volunteer Marine Rescue.
Bassett52 said
12:34 PM Oct 26, 2022
Volunteer Marine Rescue is the one I meant. They use the 1kg extinguishers on their boats and use the expired ones to train new volunteers. I gave mine to them and they even came to my house to collect them.
Cisco kid said
10:17 AM Oct 29, 2022
I bought a new one from Aldi and installed the expired one in the shed at home Fire blanket a good idea as some one said already but keep it handy to the stove area nothing worse than stowing it somewhere out of sight
Familiarise yourself with how the fire extinguisher works amazing what happens when you need it in a hurry
As long as it isn't a trip hazard!
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-- Edited by oldbloke on Tuesday 20th of August 2019 04:36:23 PM
This is what you are looking for.
Thanks for that oldbloke. Unfortunately it doesn't address extinguishers in vehicles, even though (ironically) they are compulsory for caravans and boats but not in domestic buildings. None of this official stuff is clearly enough defined, and certainly not easy to find by ordinary users.
I have not read all the comments, But based on experience, I always remove the extinguisher from its bracket, and if a dry powder( Red with a white band) I give it a good shake , top to bottom and side to side, the powder does settle . also check that the gauge is in the green. I do this before ,during, and after a trip. Also if you have to use the extinguisher, replace it as soon as possible, it will not work even if you only use a small amount of powder. I carry a 1kg, in the van and a 2.5kg in the car. good to have a back up, 1kg doesn't last long.
-- Edited by ABNER on Thursday 22nd of August 2019 01:33:59 AM
Agree, all the rules & regulations are complex.
I assume you are one of the small percentage of the population with common sense.
Put it somewhere where it is easily accessible. You may even want to put a fire extinguisher sign at eye level, as is required.
I am assuming it is an ABE, give it a bash once a month to loosen powder as it settles into a block & becomes useless, more so with vibrations from the road.
I have used a hand fire extinguisher with basic office training with our local fire brigade decades ago. We all had a go, had to put fuel out in half a 44 gallon drum, open lengthwise.
No one couldn put out the fire first time, but after explanation managed second time.
Probably worthwhile looking on the internet at how to properly use a fire extinguisher.
If it is 5 years old get a new one.
Another say test or bin after 5 years. At the current price just bin- oh no you cant do that.
Must be taken to a special recycle point. Lucky us the tip is only 2km away and free disposal.
There are a few VMR acronyms, which one?
In addition to my main fire extinguisher I keep a couple of old ones at the back of the cupboard - if, come the day, they don't work after the main one is empty then I'm no worse off.
Likewise
I assume he means Volunteer Marine Rescue.
Volunteer Marine Rescue is the one I meant. They use the 1kg extinguishers on their boats and use the expired ones to train new volunteers. I gave mine to them and they even came to my house to collect them.
I bought a new one from Aldi and installed the expired one in the shed at home
Fire blanket a good idea as some one said already but keep it handy to the stove area nothing worse than stowing it somewhere out of sight
Familiarise yourself with how the fire extinguisher works amazing what happens when you need it in a hurry