expired co2 ok to use ?

[weareqpr]

Hi guys,

are expired co2 extinguishers ok to use? my work are replacing theirs and i can take a few

regards

 

[Ryan Thang To]

I have always use out of date fire extinguishers and never had a problem.

Cheers
Ryan

 

[Arne]

I think they should be fine. The pressure and ammount of CO2 in each unit may vary but the CO2 itself doens't go bad.

 

[Sacha]

Check the cylinder for visual signs of decay. Especially around the valve. If it's got any rust, don't use it.

I am using a 10 year out of date extinguisher at the moment and I haven't blown the house up yet.

 

[weareqpr]

wicked cheers guys ! will a jbl proflora reg just bolt straight on a extinguisher ?

 

[ian_m]

Unfortunately the CO2 does go off. The half life of a proton is greater than 2.1×1029 years, thus will eventually decay away. Mind you so will the water in your tank, stand and pump

 

[Sacha]

As long as the proflora Reg is a DIN477 connection then it will fit

 

[ian_m]

Check you can dispose of empty cylinders. Some FE places will take empty ones back and some local tips will take them, but a lot won't so you will be stuck with empty cylinders.

 

[weareqpr]

ian i'm only going to grab two the missus will kill me if i come home with a load lol

 

[Claire]

Check you can dispose of empty cylinders. Some FE places will take empty ones back and some local tips will take them, but a lot won't so you will be stuck with empty cylinders.

I put my empties in my neighbours wheelie bin hahahahahaha

 

[Dan Crawford]

I've got over 30 empties, hopefully one day i'll find some time and a reasonable re-fill station!

If anyone is interest and local I have a lot of full 2kgs which you can have for a tenner each. I've had to give up posting them after a few courier drivers got a shock LOL