What can you do with expired fire extinguishers?

What can you do with expired fire extinguishers?

For fully or partially charged fire extinguishers, call your local fire department and ask if you can drop off expired fire extinguishers at the firehouse. If they don't accept old canisters, take your extinguishers to a hazardous waste disposal facility.

How do I know if my fire extinguisher is expired?

You can find the expiration date of your extinguisher by looking at the date stamped on the cylinder body. If there is none, check out the label and inspect the body well as sometimes the date stamp might be hidden under the plastic ring surrounding the neck of the extinguisher.

Will an expired fire extinguisher work?

Simply put, you should not use an expired fire extinguisher. However, with proper care and maintenance, your fire extinguisher should be able to last 10 – 12 years. The experts at Confires can help you determine if your fire extinguisher is still safe and reliable to use by performing a hydro-test.

Do fire extinguishers have an expiry date?

The truth is that most fire extinguishers do not come with an expiration date, and it can be challenging to know exactly when to replace your fire extinguisher. There is no exact, set number of years that you can have an extinguisher before it is considered “expired.”

Can you recharge old fire extinguishers?

With the right tools and equipment, fire extinguishers with a metal head (valve assembly) are able to be recharged when they expire or lose their charge. If you want your fire extinguisher recharged, then you should consider contacting a certified fire extinguisher repair company or technician.

Do I need to refill fire extinguisher every year?

With the majority of fire extinguishers, you will need to recharge or refill them once every 6 years. This is regardless of whether you have used them or not. For complete fire protection, you need to refill your fire extinguisher as soon as you use it. You should also not get it refilled by just anybody.