On Fri, 17 Nov 2006 17:28:29 -0600, GWB wrote:

On Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:32:04 GMT, HamNCheese
wrote:

I have a Kidde dry chemical home fire extinguisher. It is at least
10-12 years old. It has a gauge that still reads in the green. Does
this mean it's still safe and can be relied on, or do these things
need to be replaced after awhile no matter what the gauge reads?

I don't know, but I wouldn't wanna bet the house on it.
At my business, we are required to have them serviced annually.
If I were you, I'd be glad I never had to use it and pop for a new
one.


THe Kidde Canister extinguishers for home use are usually
not servicable, and are warrentied for between 6 and 12
years old. Yours is due for replacement. You can
use the old one for practice. It's amazing how many
people don't actually know how to WORK a fire extinguisher...

--Goedjn