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lisar  
#1 Posted : 06 January 2016 16:50:49(UTC)
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lisar

Do fire extinguishers require replacing if they were in a flooded building where the water was 3 feet up the wall and would have been in the water or at least the nozzle was.
SNS  
#2 Posted : 06 January 2016 23:26:51(UTC)
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SNS

Hi Lisar,

In the absence of more qualified comment yet.

I reckon that after cleaning and disinfecting they should at least be serviced / inspected by a BAFE qualified operator. They would be able to make a judgement on the condition.

Best direction to ask is probably your / the company concerned extinguisher provider.

Hope it helps

Kind Regards,

S
Ian Bell2  
#3 Posted : 07 January 2016 01:42:20(UTC)
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Ian Bell2

Maybe, maybe not!!

Co2 - effectively a pressure vessel - flooding as such shouldn't cause degradation/leaks (corrosion is a long term issue). Clean down, instructions still readable? Discharge pipe not damaged/missing? Locking/indicator pin still in place? Should be ok, I would think.

Dry Powder - maybe/maybe not - if just the lower part of the body is wet - then treat as above. I would think the only concern is if flood water can enter the body of the extinguisher via the top head screw connection and hence contaminate the powder inside. Other than that same as check labels etc

Water - Similar argument, provided the head hasn't become loose, can't see flood water entering the body of the extinguisher. Clean down externally, labels/locking devices and missing discharge pipes? etc. The gas cartridge inside should be ok.

Do you really need to be a 'qualified' fire extinguisher 'engineer'?
IanDakin  
#4 Posted : 07 January 2016 14:35:18(UTC)
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IanDakin

Hi Lisar
As you will already have a contract to have them serviced every 12-13 months just get them in early this year and then do not get them done for another 13 months.

Maximum safety with minimum outlay.
Ian
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