Posted: 3/25/2012 7:09:43 PM EDT
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Picked up all three of these guys for $60 total. The tall ones are 20 pounders and the short one is supposedly 10lb. The tall ones seem fully charged, and the short one is a mystery. I'm going to take them in to get tested and recharged if necessary.
Does anyone know anything about the shorty? It's different than what I am used to seeing, the propellant is in a co2 cartridge under a cover on the side, and must be activated with a plunger before it can be used. I'm told it came from a mine. How did I do? 
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The middle extinguisher is a ABC extinguisher and uses dry power agent (similar to baking soda) to extinguish the fire. Most commonly called ANSUL extinguishers. Yes it uses a CO2 "bomb" to activate the extinguisher. When using that one you should flip it over and hit the top of the extinguisher on the ground and then charge the extinguisher with the CO2. What happens is the power agent gets packed at the bottom of the extinguisher and will clog the hose port. Flipping it over helps break up the power to make it easier to spread.
The other two appear to also be ABC extinguishers but instead of having the "bomb" CO2, the extinguisher is precharged with CO2 to propel the agent out of the extinguisher. I have a water (can) extinguisher and a 10 Lb CO2 extinguisher in my house. As a firefighter a lot of fire can be put out with one or both of those fire extinguishers. I would save the ANSUL ABC the middle one in your picture. You can buy extra "Bombs" of CO2 for the extinguisher get 1 or 2 you will not need more. It is important to remember that these extinguishers make a big mess when discharged, while not a big problem because you are putting a fire out, the extinguisher makes for a big clean up. I would also get a water extinguisher and a 10 lb CO2. Remember that you want the extinguisher somewhere in your house where it is accessible but not in the way and towards a digress. You do not want to run towards or past a fire to get a extinguisher. |
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We just DRMOd around 70 of those smaller extinguishers. I am still trying to find a way to get rid of all the Nitrogen cylinders. Don't tell me the powers that be won't let you guys just vent them to the atmosphere. If someone told me N2 is now considered a global warming gas I think my head would explode (which undoubtedly would also contribute to global warming in some unfathomable way.) |
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If you use the "General" branded one throw it into the fire after you are done using it as General went out of business and are no longer allowed to be serviced or used in my state at least once their hydrostatic test expires. It will most likely work just it's just not approved for use anymore.
NE Fire Marshall Letter More Here ETA: I have a 35lb General ABC extinguisher but since I can't have it tested I have no assurance that it will work. It has full pressure but that isn't a guarantee. I will be replacing it someday but until then I just have a smaller unit as a backup. |
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If you use the "General" branded one throw it into the fire after you are done using it as General went out of business and are no longer allowed to be serviced or used in my state at least once their hydrostatic test expires. It will most likely work just it's just not approved for use anymore. NE Fire Marshall Letter More Here ETA: I have a 35lb General ABC extinguisher but since I can't have it tested I have no assurance that it will work. It has full pressure but that isn't a guarantee. I will be replacing it someday but until then I just have a smaller unit as a backup. Do you know if there are any parts (co2 cartridges) available anywhere? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |