No expiration date on most fire extinguishers... there are laws for commercial and industrial use that say they need to be annually inspected, but nothing regarding private/consumer use.Is there some way to know when to replace the on board fire extinguishers? All mine still show in the "green" on the pressure gauge, but is there a time limit I should consider too? I don't see any expiration date.
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I had read that someplace and started doing it, but then I read this:If they're the dry chemical type, the powder can clump in the bottom. Part of the monthly inspection is to turn them upside down and give them a good whack with a rubber mallet to break up the clumps. After that you should be able to feel the powder falling from one end to the other as you turn the bottle end for end.
Does anyone have any information on the 12 years statement above, regarding pleasure vessels? I had my VSE recently and the inspector said he thought he heard that 12 years old is time to replace, but he did not tell me I had to replace my three 12 year old extinguishers.On inspected vessels they have to be pressure tested at 12 years, so that's a good interval. I don't know if there is a required replacement date for pleasure craft.
did he know they were 12 years old if he did he was telling you that if he didn't he was telling you when they are 12 years old you need to replace them is the way i take itDoes anyone have any information on the 12 years statement above, regarding pleasure vessels? I had my VSE recently and the inspector said he thought he heard that 12 years old is time to replace, but he did not tell me I had to replace my three 12 year old extinguishers.
i wondered when you were going to comment it's always good to see a retired fireman contribute their wealth of knowledge thanksThere should be a date of manufacture on the bottle. Some have it nicely stamped, others have a date on the bottom (ie. 09). NFPA 10 is the code but you have to buy the book like all the lawyers do. However the USCG has the following: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/cg5214/docs/Portable Fire Extinguisher Inspection and Maintenance FAQ.pdf
This seems more sensible than reading the CFR's.
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