I have a OEM BMW fire extinguisher which was dealer fitted back in early 2000 should I bin it and replace with a new one or do they last indefinitely? I cant see a use by date on it but it just says refill after every use.
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Normally there is a gauge near the handle which lets you know the pressure...if its on Green should be ok...if there is no gauge,i wouldnt risk it and get a new one..our Salon fire extinguishers get tested every year...albeit they are obviously a lot bigger..
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Dave, if it's powder I would junk it anyway and get a 1 litre foam instead. I have a foam extinguisher mounted to the front of the driver's seat.
Powder makes a helluva mess if you ever have to use it. It also gets into areas you can't get to and (assuming the car is OK and survives) causes horrible corrosion on the surfaces you can't get clean.
The MSA now require foam extinguishers (although that's a driver safety issue, I believe). I have all my 1 litre extinguishers checked on an annual contract, they don't last forever, and powder can compact down to the point where it doesn't work, or so the service guy tells me.
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Originally posted by rsk289 View PostDave, if it's powder I would junk it anyway and get a 1 litre foam instead. I have a foam extinguisher mounted to the front of the driver's seat.
Powder makes a helluva mess if you ever have to use it. It also gets into areas you can't get to and (assuming the car is OK and survives) causes horrible corrosion on the surfaces you can't get clean.
The MSA now require foam extinguishers (although that's a driver safety issue, I believe). I have all my 1 litre extinguishers checked on an annual contract, they don't last forever, and powder can compact down to the point where it doesn't work, or so the service guy tells me.
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These are what I have, in every car:
http://www.firesafetysupplier.com/fi...nguisher-litre
The holder is fixed to an aftermarket M3 extinguisher mount which bolts to the driver's seat mounting bolts, with a few mods.
Sorry Dave - probably a mite cheaper than BM ones...
Roger
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Picked up a replacement fire extinguisher, (1kg part number 7260000335)
They have changed the design and the newer version now has a gauge fitted. The F1 line version appears to be available but only from the BMW Mini range, both models are made by a company called "Gloria". A warning sticker is also included!
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