What is the actual expiration date of a car fire extinguisher?
- August 12, 2022
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Many motorists buy a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher just to pass a roadworthiness test. And then they carry them with them, without turning them into
Many motorists buy a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher just to pass a roadworthiness test. And then they carry them with them, without turning them into new ones. However, this is fundamentally wrong. The same fire extinguisher can last the life of your car and is not necessary. However, on the road you may not be able to live without it, and a fire extinguisher that doesn’t work will lead to the complete loss of a car or someone’s life. What is the shelf life of a car fire extinguisher? Portal “AutoVzglyad” found the answer to this question.
If you have a fire extinguisher with you, as they say, for show, then this is not bad. As they say, once a year the stick shoots. The same can happen with a fire extinguisher, which was lying, and that came in handy. However, remember that it also has a lifespan. To avoid this, there is a fire extinguisher, the necessity forced them to use it, but it did not work. So what is the shelf life of an occupant of the luggage compartment, as important as the first aid kit?
Everything according to GOST…
Requirements for car fire extinguishers are determined by GOST R51057-2001 and NPB 115-2002. According to these documents, a fire extinguisher for cars must weigh at least 2 kg and have a capacity of at least 2 liters. For freight transport, the standards are higher – 5 kg, 5 liters. At the same time, every fire extinguisher must contain an active substance that effectively fights fire and the spread of fire. Fire extinguishers are usually powder (OP) or carbon dioxide. There are also aerosol firefighters, but more often than not drivers carry one of the first two.
It should be understood that powder extinguishers are further divided into several types. They are divided according to the types of pressure that arise, causing the powder mixture to break out: “pumps”, with a high-pressure cylinder and fire extinguishers that generate gas. Foam from this forms a powerful layer on the ignition source, which does not allow the passage of oxygen, which is necessary to maintain combustion. And they have one minus: the foam film is very difficult to wash off.
Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers work differently. They emit a jet of carbon dioxide over the flame, precipitating it and preventing it from flaring up. Extinguishing is not very effective, besides, there are features in its use – improper handling can lead to gas poisoning and even burns. At the same time, regardless of the type of fire extinguisher, they all have a certain expiration date, which must be checked.
How long does a car fire extinguisher last?
It’s scary to imagine a situation where a driver runs with a fire extinguisher to save another from a fire, and when he activates his extinguisher, he fails. But sometimes, in such situations, every second is precious. That is why you need to know exactly what the best-before date is of the fire extinguisher that you take with you in your luggage compartment.
However, the resource of the fire extinguisher is quite high. If you are guided by the regulatory framework SP 9.12130.2009, the shelf life of a powder fire extinguisher is 10 years for a cylinder and 5 years for its contents. Cylinders can generally be charged throughout their life. But after its expiration, the fire extinguisher needs to be updated.
Gas fire extinguishers last longer – 15 years. The condition is that such an assistant passes an annual test. It also needs to be recharged every five years. An aerosol type fire extinguisher will last just as long as a powder extinguisher. It does not require charging.
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If you have a fire extinguisher with you, as they say, for show, then this is not bad. As they say, once a year the stick shoots. The same can happen with a fire extinguisher, which was lying, and that came in handy. However, remember that it also has a lifespan. To avoid this, there is a fire extinguisher, the necessity forced them to use it, but it did not work. So what is the shelf life of an occupant of the luggage compartment, as important as the first aid kit?
Everything according to GOST…
Requirements for car fire extinguishers are determined by GOST R51057-2001 and NPB 115-2002. According to these documents, a fire extinguisher for cars must weigh at least 2 kg and have a capacity of at least 2 liters. For freight transport, the standards are higher – 5 kg, 5 liters. At the same time, every fire extinguisher must contain an active substance that effectively fights fire and the spread of fire. Fire extinguishers are usually powder (OP) or carbon dioxide. There are also aerosol firefighters, but more often than not drivers carry one of the first two.
It should be understood that powder extinguishers are further divided into several types. They are divided according to the types of pressure that arise, causing the powder mixture to break out: “pumps”, with a high-pressure cylinder and fire extinguishers that generate gas. Foam from this forms a powerful layer on the ignition source, which does not allow the passage of oxygen, which is necessary to maintain combustion. And they have one minus: the foam film is very difficult to wash off.
Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers work differently. They emit a jet of carbon dioxide over the flame, precipitating it and preventing it from flaring up. Extinguishing is not very effective, besides, there are features in its use – improper handling can lead to gas poisoning and even burns. At the same time, regardless of the type of fire extinguisher, they all have a certain expiration date, which must be checked.
How long does a car fire extinguisher last?
It’s scary to imagine a situation where a driver runs with a fire extinguisher to save another from a fire, and when he activates his extinguisher, he fails. But sometimes, in such situations, every second is precious. That is why you need to know exactly what the best-before date is of the fire extinguisher that you take with you in your luggage compartment.
However, the resource of the fire extinguisher is quite high. If you are guided by the regulatory framework SP 9.12130.2009, the shelf life of a powder fire extinguisher is 10 years for a cylinder and 5 years for its contents. Cylinders can generally be charged throughout their life. But after its expiration, the fire extinguisher needs to be updated.
Gas fire extinguishers last longer – 15 years. The condition is that such an assistant passes an annual test. It also needs to be recharged every five years. An aerosol type fire extinguisher will last just as long as a powder extinguisher. It does not require charging.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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