On 9/10/2014 8:27 AM, Pat wrote:
I always keep one on my boat (a small pontoon) per state law. I
changed boats about 14 years ago and the new boat came with one. I
thought I would discharge the old one just to see how they work. The
gauge still showed normal pressure. I removed the safety and pulled
the trigger - absolutely nothing happened. I will guess the valve had
gotten clogged over the years with high humidity. I'm glad I didn't
have a fire while out on the lake. I wonder if the new one (now 14
years old) works? I will try to shake it as discussed elsewhere in
this thread. I wasn't aware of that technique until I read it here.

Pat


Thanks for the field report.

I'd suggest that you got your value out of that one,
over 14 years. I'd replace it before my next launch,
but that's just me. Walmart can sell you a small one
about twenty bucks, larger one for more.

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