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Subject: Re: TWL: Upsidedown Fire Extinguishers?
From: Sandy Floe (steamer@XXX.XXX)
Date: Sat Jan 11 2003 - 15:55:41 EST
>Anyone know if periodically storing dry chemical fire extinguishers
> upside down keeps the dry chemical from getting packed down?? I've
> done it for years but don't know if it really works.
I don't believe that the position of storage is as important as
inspecting the extinguisher every month or so. As part of my job
with the U.S.Forest Service for many years, I inspected heavy
equipment for safety and fire hazards. I used to turn the F/E over
and solidly thump the bottom of it a couple of times to loosen the
powder inside.
With F/E's in environments that vibrate (Trawlers and heavy
equipment) the compaction of the contents would take place.
I would think that it would be a good idea to add this process to
your boat (F/E) inspection list. When you want it to work.....you
want ALL of it to work.
Sandy Floe
Sea Eagle
Day Island, WA
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