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Posted by GWB on November 20, 2006, 10:49 pm
wrote:
>On Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:32:04 GMT, HamNCheese
>
>>I have a Kidde dry chemical home fire extinguisher. It is at least
>>10-12 years old. It has a gauge that still reads in the green. Does
>>this mean it's still safe and can be relied on, or do these things
>>need to be replaced after awhile no matter what the gauge reads?
>
>What I was told, not an expert:
>
>Unlike other compressed gas cylinders, they aren't subjected to the
>stresses of refilling, after emptying. So if the cylinder shows zero
>signs of corrosion, the port is clear of any foriegn, and the guages
>says the system is ready, then the fire extingisher should be OK.
>
>Now IMHO, I would talk to your local fire company. They might suggest
>something else.
>
>Good luck,
>
>tom @ www.WorkAtHomePlans.com
"should be OK."
Keep it for a back-up and buy a new one.
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