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-- Edited by oldbloke on Tuesday 20th of August 2019 04:36:23 PM

oldbloke wrote:

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This is what you are looking for.

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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.

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.

There are a few VMR acronyms, which one?

Likewise

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.