by "Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
Published 01/01/2017 at 13:51
by "Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
Published 01/01/2017 at 13:51
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CO2 fire extinguishers are very expensive. A new one this size is $300. I bought this one for $40. Do you think I can get it serviced?
"osucycler" (osucycler)
01/01/2017 at 14:08, STARS: 1
Following this, I’ve got a couple of smaller ones I’d like to get serviced.
"The Lurktastic Opponaught" (oppolurker)
01/01/2017 at 14:10, STARS: 3
Depends on the status of the tank. Any reputable life safety supplier (ask your local fire department who services fire equipment) can send the tank out for hydrostatic testing. That’ll reveal structural deficiencies and advise your options.
"TheRealBicycleBuck" (therealbicyclebuck)
01/01/2017 at 14:19, STARS: 1
I don’t know what the rules are on fire extinguishers, but SCUBA tanks have to visually and pressure tested every few years. I’d imagine it’s the same for extinguishers.
On a side note, fire extinguishers in chemical plants have to be mounted high and inspected every year. The high mount requirement was the result of an accident. The story was that a fellow picked up an extinguisher that was sitting on the ground and the rusted-out bottom let go, launching it into his chest, killing him instantly. At least that’s what the safety instructor told us.
"MM54" (mm54mk2)
01/01/2017 at 15:34, STARS: 0
I want to get a big CO2 extinguisher for the garage simply because if I had to use it there would be much less of a mess than the 5lb dry chemical I have now (would keep it as backup of course). I’m not encouraged by the fact that one that size is $300 though.
"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
01/01/2017 at 15:41, STARS: 0
Same, exactly. And yes, they’re very expensive.
"MM54" (mm54mk2)
01/01/2017 at 15:50, STARS: 0
Wonder if they’d notice if I nicked one of the Halon ones from work!
"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
01/01/2017 at 16:04, STARS: 0
Powdery and highly poisonous, methinks me remembers...
"TheRealBicycleBuck" (therealbicyclebuck)
01/01/2017 at 16:39, STARS: 2
Halon is a gas. It’s used in server rooms and clean environments where any residue would be catastrophic. The biggest problem with halon is that it displaces oxygen, without which we, like the fire, will die.
"Junkrat aka Rick Sanchez: Fury Road Edition" (realasabass)
01/01/2017 at 16:43, STARS: 1
CO2 tanks can be serviced regardless of the manufacture date. The valve assembly, depending on when manufactured, might need to be replaced. So yes it can be serviced. Find a service company and they will take care of you. If you want to stay in compliance it will need to be serviced every ten years, I think. I don’t feel like pulling out the NFPA to look sorry.
"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
01/01/2017 at 16:56, STARS: 0
I am schooled. Wouldn’t CO2 accomplish the same thing?
"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
01/01/2017 at 16:57, STARS: 0
I just have it for my home garage so if I start a fire I have a shot at snuffing it without using a messy powder extinguisher, which I will also have on hand.
"TheRealBicycleBuck" (therealbicyclebuck)
01/01/2017 at 17:03, STARS: 0
“Halon is similar to CO2 in that it is suitable for use in cold weather and leaves no residue. Unlike CO2, however, Halon does not displace the air out of the area where it is dispensed. Even for the toughest fires, less than an 8% concentration of Halon by volume is required, leaving plenty of air to use in the evacuation process. Also, unlike CO2, there is no danger of “cold shocking” avionics or other sensitive electrical equipment.”
From http://www.h3rcleanagents.com/support_faq_2.htm
I learned something as well. Halon works by disrupting the chemical reaction of the fire. I did not know this! I thought the primary function was to displace oxygen. We’ve both been schooled.
"Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo" (rustyvandura)
01/01/2017 at 17:32, STARS: 1
That’s why I love Oppo. Lots of clever people here, being excellent, and schooling each other. Happy ‘17!
"TheRealBicycleBuck" (therealbicyclebuck)
01/01/2017 at 18:12, STARS: 1
I’m glad you brought it up so I had an incentive to learn something that I thought I knew. Happy New YEAR TO YPU TOO!
"sammon287" (sammon287)
01/01/2017 at 19:31, STARS: 1
Not sure if that one can be serviced, but you can look for used ones at extinguisher service places for much less than new. I picked up a large CO2 extinguisher for about $70 that looks a bit newer than yours. It was already serviced, charged, and tagged for a year. I also had them service the nearly new 30lb Purple K extinguisher I got off Ebay. If I have an engine/electrical fire in the garage, I’ll try the CO2 first, then Purple K if necessary. I also have a couple ABC dry chems out there. I need a pressurized water can for straight wood/paper, but the garden hose is always there. It’s all ABC inside the house.