No. The diaphragm on the pressure gauge is leaking, and the gauge will soon be inoperative. Have the extinguisher serviced and repaired.
Yes, an automotive fire extinguisher needs to be recharged whenever you have used it or whenever the pressure gauge falls outside of the green range.
To fill a fire extinguisher properly, follow these steps: Check the pressure gauge to ensure it is in the green zone. Remove the safety pin and nozzle. Pour the appropriate extinguishing agent into the canister. Reattach the nozzle and safety pin. Shake the extinguisher to mix the contents. Check the pressure gauge again to ensure it is still in the green zone. Remember to always follow the manufacturer's instructions for your specific fire extinguisher.
Many pressurized water fire extinguishers are charged with air at 100 psi.
You would not want to use a pressure water extinguisher on any electrical fire due to the possibility of electricity being conducted through the water and injuring someone. A CO2, dry chemical or "clean agent" (e.g., "Halogenated") extinguisher would be a better choice for an electrical fire, knowing that dry chemical powder will make quite a mess.
To pressurize a Sears dry chemical fire extinguisher model 958044, first ensure that the extinguisher is fully charged and that the safety pin is in place. Locate the pressure gauge on the extinguisher; it should be in the green zone. If the pressure is low, use a compatible air compressor or nitrogen tank to refill the extinguisher by connecting it to the fill valve. Always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines and safety procedures when handling fire extinguishers.
Trick question, if the fire extinguisher is full of water, such as a Class 2A. However, a fire extinguisher is designed to put out a small fire quicker than anyone can respond with a hose and a water supply. Unfortunately, many fires react violently when water is applied to them, so a different type of fire extinguisher must be used.
A water fire extinguisher with an anti-freeze charge added to it.
When it comes to fire extinguishes, the smaller the volume of the extinguisher the more pressure the gas has. So if the size of the fire extinguisher is small, the pressure might be high.
Get a fire extinguisher! Or get LOTS of water!
use an ABC fire extinguisher NOT WATER
Water bucket.
CO2 extinguisher have a max test pressure of 20,700 kPa. Max design operating pressure of 18,570 kPa. The min burst pressure of a cylinder must be at least 2.7 times the max operating pressure. So the burst pressure of a CO2 fire extinguisher will be at least 50,139 kPa