I have an older fire extinguisher on my boat, but it has a gauge that's showing in the "Green" for good charge. I was told that fire extinguishers could only be so old or they wouldn't pass an inspection. Is this true? And if so, what are the requirements. I couldn't find anything about the age of extinguishers on the ODNR website. It just states the type and amount of retardant that you must have. Also, is there a similar "age" requirement for a flare gun?
The fire extinguisher that I use on my boat has to be recertified every year. I also have one with a colored gauge like yours and have been inspected with this one on the boat and nothing was said.
You need a class A, B, and C fire extinguisher onboard. Don't forget class A... a bucket. I checked for a date/term limit on the CG-rated fire extinguisher I just bought, and there was none.
You need a class A, B, and C fire extinguisher onboard. Don't forget class A... a bucket. I checked for a date/term limit on the CG-rated fire extinguisher I just bought, and there was none.
According to the ODNR website, only a class B is necessary:
and the Classes only relate to the type of fire they are to meant to extinguish:
Class ...Intended Use...........................Mnemonic
A.........Ordinary solid combustibles........A for "Ash"
B ........Flammable liquids and gases.......B for "Barrel"
C.........Energized electrical equipment....C for "Current"
Though a bucket can be an example of a Class A. Many of the extinguishers are rated for these three classes.
From what I recall from fire school a rechargeable extinguisher needs hydrostatic test every 12 years or more often depending whats in it. I found this also "Nonrechargeable fire extinguishers shall not be hydrostatic tested but shall be removed from service at a maximum interval of 12 years from the date of manufacture."
I think the most important thing is to make sure no spiders make a nest in the discharge tube and I even turn mine upside down every now and again to keep the powder from packing solid in the bottom.
From what I recall from fire school a rechargeable extinguisher needs hydrostatic test every 12 years or more often depending whats in it. I found this also "Nonrechargeable fire extinguishers shall not be hydrostatic tested but shall be removed from service at a maximum interval of 12 years from the date of manufacture."
I think the most important thing is to make sure no spiders make a nest in the discharge tube and I even turn mine upside down every now and again to keep the powder from packing solid in the bottom.
I was told that they need to be shaken up too...
I know that the CO2 tank that I have for airbrushing needs to be hydrostatic tested too. I didn't think it was 6 years....
and the Classes only relate to the type of fire they are to meant to extinguish:
Class ...Intended Use...........................Mnemonic
A.........Ordinary solid combustibles........A for "Ash"
B ........Flammable liquids and gases.......B for "Barrel"
C.........Energized electrical equipment....C for "Current"
Though a bucket can be an example of a Class A. Many of the extinguishers are rated for these three classes.
I guess I was thinking of my recent saltwater experience. Damn old timer's disease...
Turn it up side down tap the bottom then shake. I would say ten yrs to be safe, small ext are not that expenseive. I look at it from this point wait 1yr to buy that new fishing dodad get ext and peace of mind now. Fuse and flares are good for 3yrs from date printed on them, mine are due in Aug 2012
You can take them to a fire extinguisher shop to have them inspected and recharged if necessary. I took ours in 2 years ago to Gene Ptacek & Son in Cleveland: http://www.gpsfire.com/
__________________ Fishing a 1998 Sunbird Neptune. 09 Evinrude ETEC 225 on the back.
Fire Extinguisher Requirements
Fire Extinguisher Requirements
I checked for a date/term limit on the CG-rated fire extinguisher I just bought, and there was none.
Fishing a 1998 Sunbird Neptune. 09 Evinrude ETEC 225 on the back.
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