Six-year Maintenance A six-year maintenance is needed every six years on most Dry Chemical, Dry Powder, and Halogenated extinguishers only. This maintenance consists of the technician completely breaking down the extinguisher and checking, cleaning, and possibly replacing all the components (valves, o-ring, hose, shell, handles, gauge, powder, etc.) to make sure that it will properly extinguish a fire if one should arise. If any components are defective, new parts can be used, except the shell. If the shell is damaged with dents or rust it will be condemned and the customer will need to purchase a new extinguisher to replace it. Once the extinguisher is back together, it will be equipped with a new inspection tag, tamper seal, verification of service collar, and a six-year maintenance sticker that is placed on the shell. The price of a six-year maintenance starts at a set price and can increase if any parts need to be replaced.

Hydrostatic Test A hydrostatic test is performed every five or twelve years, depending on the type of extinguisher. All extinguishers that require a six year maintenance need a hydrostatic test every twelve years. All other extinguishers require the hydrostatic test every five years. The extinguisher is broken down and inspected in the exact same manner as a six-year maintenance. On top of that, the shell of the extinguisher is pressurized using water, to ensure that the shell can still withstand the pressure needed to make an extinguisher work properly. If the extinguisher passes the test, it is put back together and given back to the customer equipped with a new inspection tag, tamper seal, verification of service collar, and a hydrostatic test sticker on the shell. If the extinguisher fails, the customer will need to purchase a new extinguisher to replace the failed one.

Recharge A recharge is required when an extinguisher has been used or the extinguisher does not have the correct pressure and needs to be re-pressurized. The price of a recharge will depend on how much powder is needed for the extinguisher to return to its correct weight. When the extinguisher is finished, it will be equipped with a new tag, tamper seal, and verification of service collar.

Service There are three different types of services done on a fire extinguisher: six-year maintence, hydrostatic test, and a recharge.

Repairs Almost anything can be repaired on a fire extinguisher.

Everything on a fire extinguisher except for the shell can be repaired or replaced. If the part is completely destroyed or damaged, then it will have to be replaced. Anything like a broken handle can be repaired and fixed. If the shell of the extinguisher is damaged, on the other hand, the extinguisher must be stamped condemned and disposed of properly. Damaged shells may include dents and rust.

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