Where can I get a fire extinguisher recharged?
Your fire extinguishers should only be recharged by a certified fire equipment dealer or fire protection company.
How much does it cost to recharge a 20 lb fire extinguisher?
A single recharge typically costs between $15 and $25. Depending on the size and original cost of your extinguisher, a recharge may be more budget-friendly than buying a new extinguisher.
How long do rechargeable fire extinguishers last?
Although they don’t have a true “expiration date,” traditional fire extinguishers generally have a 10-12 year life expectancy. Disposable fire extinguishers should be replaced every 12 years. Rechargeable fire extinguishers should be taken to an experienced fire equipment company and recharged every 10 years.
How do you renew a fire extinguisher?
When it is determined that a fire extinguisher needs to be recharged, call a fire extinguisher servicing company to have it done. They will send a trained technician to service your extinguishers on-site or take them to a facility to perform the required maintenance.
Are all fire extinguishers rechargeable?
Fire extinguishers need to be recharged periodically throughout their life, even if they haven’t been used. For the most commonly used stored pressure dry chemical fire extinguishers, this internal examination and recharging is required at six and twelve years from the date of manufacture noted on the extinguisher.
What do I do with an old fire extinguisher?
HOW TO DISPOSE OF A FIRE EXTINGUISHER
- Release any pressure contained in the canister by shooting a small amount into an open area.
- Let the canister sit for a few days, making sure the pressure has been released.
- Once there is no longer any pressure, dispose in a trash bag in your regular garbage.
How are fire extinguishers recharged?
The cylinder is refilled with an extinguishing agent (carbon dioxide, dry chemical, wet chemical, water, etc.) as specified in the recharging instructions. The extinguisher is re-pressurized until the gauge indicates a full charge. A leak test is performed to check for any problems.
How do you know if fire extinguisher is expired?
Check for an expiration date. Look for a paper tag on the fire extinguisher showing a record of maintenance. It may not connote an expiration date, but if the oldest date on the tag was more than 10 years ago, your extinguisher’s days are likely numbered—it may already have lost its ability to fight flames.