My old fire extinguisher, is it still good?

Before you start looking for where to buy fire extinguishers in Nairobi Kenya,there are several ways to inspect your fire extinguisher to see if it’s still good to use. Since it’s easy to forget when you last purchased your fire extinguishers, it’s a good idea to inspect them on a regular basis. For detailed information about fire extinguisher systems for your premises, click here 

 (beautiful tip: check your extinguishers the same day you test your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms)

Inspection Tips

No.	Element to Inspect	Potential questions/concerns	Recommendations
1.	Visual inspection	Does it look damaged in anyway? Is the pin still intact?	Damage to any part of the extinguisher (hose, handle, head, etc.) indicates that the extinguisher should be replaced immediately.
2.	Inspect  the pressure gauge	Is it in the “operable” or “normal” range (which may be colored green)?	If so, it indicates that the pressure is still good.
3.	Inspect the paper tag or canister	Does the paper tag may have written notations as to the last date of service? Does the canister may have expiration information?	If you don’t see any of this information, you’ll want to have the extinguisher professionally inspected, refilled or replaced.
4.	Refilling or replacement	Which company may best solve our needs?	You can have your fire extinguisher refilled at a licensed fire extinguisher company. It generally costs less to refill than purchase a new one. Just keep in mind that some parts (especially plastic) don’t hold up over time and you may need to replace older extinguishers.

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