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jmcquown[_2_]

On 11/2/2017 8:24 PM, wrote:
> On Thu, 2 Nov 2017 18:07:47 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> On 11/2/2017 5:41 PM, wrote:
>>> On 2 Nov 2017 21:01:41 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>>>
>>>> I've got half a dozen! Two r' three in kitchen!!
>>>>
>>>> Good way to get 'em all recharged fer free.
>>>>
>>>> <https://wtop.com/recalls/2017/11/kidde-recalls-fire-extinguishers-dont-extinguish-fires/>
>>>>
>>>> ....or jes gobble fer 'kidde recall'.
>>>>
>>>> nb
>>>
>>> Most local fire houses will happily refill extinguishers for free.
>>>
>> The one I have in my kitchen is a Kidde brand but it's not on the recall
>> list. It's a small extinguisher that hangs on the wall. I don't know
>> if it can be recharged/refilled or not. According to the gauge it's
>> still fully charged (bought in 2008).
>>
>> Jill
>
> Bring it to your local fire department, they will check it and let you
> know if it's still good... it's ten years old and may have an
> expiration date.
>
I know how old it is. I also know the fire department (which is right
off Dataw island on Polowana Road) won't recharge it. It's a $12 fire
extinguisher. They'd just tell me to buy a new one. Knock on formica,
I've never actually needed to use it.

Jill