Whether your extinguisher has been tucked away in the garage for years or hanging on the wall at your business since forever, you might be wondering how long it's actually good for. Do fire extinguishers even have an expiration date? Can they be too old to use? And how do you know when it's time … Continue reading Do Fire Extinguishers Expire?
How Do I Know If My Fire Extinguisher Is Charged?
You probably don't spend much time thinking about the pressure gauge on your fire extinguisher. It hangs on the wall, the needle points somewhere, and as long as nobody has needed to use it, everything must be fine... right? Not necessarily. Knowing what that little gauge means can help you make sure your extinguisher is … Continue reading How Do I Know If My Fire Extinguisher Is Charged?
Is My Fire Extinguisher Leaking?
Fire extinguishers spend most of their lives sitting quietly on a wall, waiting for the day they when they are needed. Because of that, it’s easy to assume that if an extinguisher looks fine from the outside, it must be fine on the inside, too. But that isn’t always true. Fire extinguishers can loose pressure. … Continue reading Is My Fire Extinguisher Leaking?