"Safety must come first." This phrase always remains true in every era, whether in office buildings, homes, or industrial factories. A "fire extinguisher" is considered a basic life-saving device that the law mandates must be present. But many people often install them and leave them until forgotten, and questions arise when the time of need comes: How many years is the lifespan of a fire extinguisher? And if it has expired or been accidentally sprayed and used, where can we take it to be refilled?
In this article, Tech Hub from Sputnik Trading will take you to understand each type of fire extinguisher, checking their lifespan, and tips for choosing a fire extinguisher refilling company to get the most standard and worthwhile one.
How many years is the lifespan of a fire extinguisher? (When should it be taken to be refilled with chemical)
Many people search for the words "fire extinguisher lifespan" because they are not sure if the cylinder sitting collecting dust at home or the office is still usable or not. Normally, the lifespan will depend on the type of chemical:
- Dry Chemical fire extinguisher (Dry Chemical): The red cylinder that is most commonly seen has a lifespan of about 5 years. A simple way to check is to look at the pressure gauge (Gauge). If the needle is still pointing in the green band, it means it is still ready for use. And you should lift the cylinder and turn it upside down 1-2 times a month to prevent the chemical powder from clumping together.
- Carbon Dioxide (CO2) fire extinguisher: Has no pressure gauge. It has a long lifespan of about 5-10 years. The way to check is by "weighing". If the weight decreases by more than 20% from the specifications specified on the side of the cylinder, it indicates a gas leak. It should be taken to be refilled immediately.
The most important precaution: If the fire extinguisher's pin is pulled and it is sprayed for use, even for just 1 second, the pressure inside the cylinder will drop and cause the chemical to gradually leak out completely. You "must" take the cylinder to be refilled with new chemical immediately. It cannot be kept for further use.
Know the types of fire extinguishers (Before taking them to be refilled with chemical)
Knowing the type of fire extinguisher, besides helping you use it safely, also helps you check the chemical refilling price correctly as well:
- Dry Chemical fire extinguisher (Dry chemical - red cylinder): Cheap price and highest popularity. Can extinguish class A, B, and C fires. The disadvantage is that when sprayed, it leaves a white dust powder stain spreading around. It is difficult to clean, not suitable for server rooms or electronic equipment.
- CO2 fire extinguisher (Carbon dioxide - red cylinder, large nozzle): A hit question is "What is a CO2 fire extinguisher used to extinguish?" The answer is it is suitable for extinguishing class B (oil) and C (electrical) fires. The outstanding feature is that when sprayed, the gas will evaporate and disappear by itself, leaving no dirty stains. Popularly used in computer rooms or factories (The popular size is the 15-pound CO2 fire extinguisher).
- Clean Agent fire extinguisher (Green cylinder): Or Clean Agent, is a chemical that is environmentally friendly. Extinguishes fires comprehensively. When sprayed, it leaves no stains and does not destroy electronic equipment. Even though it has a higher chemical refilling price, it is worthwhile in the long run.
Where to refill fire extinguishers? How to choose a fire extinguisher refilling company
Currently, there are many fire extinguisher refilling service providers, both in Bangkok and industrial zones like Chon Buri, Rayong, Ayutthaya, and Samut Sakhon. Choosing a shop that does not run the risk of being deceived, or getting non-standard chemicals, should consider these things:
- Has certification standards: Must be a factory or company that has a license certifying industrial standards (TIS) or international standards. The tools used for refilling must be of high quality to prevent cylinder explosion accidents during filling.
- On-site pick-up and delivery service (Pick-up & Delivery): If your business has a large number of fire extinguishers, choosing a shop that has a service to pick up the cylinders to refill and deliver them back for free will help save a lot of time and expenses.
- Has spare cylinders to use while waiting: Professional companies usually have spare fire extinguishers placed for you to use while they take your original cylinders back to refill the chemical, so that your area does not lose safety for even a single second.
- Transparent prices & free delivery: The price for refilling Dry Chemical ABC Grade 4A5B starts at 35 baht per pound, and CO2 refilling starts at 30 baht per pound. In addition, the company provides a free on-site pick-up and delivery service with no transportation fees for inspecting and refilling various types of extinguishers.
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