Non-motoring > Fire extinguisher anyone?	Miscellaneous
Thread Author: Rudedog	Replies: 32

Thu 29 Nov 18 21:35   Fire extinguisher anyone? - Rudedog

Had the task of clearing a relatives garage over the weekend....hidden at the back was a proper full size CO2 fire extinguisher that is full! The gauge seems to indicate that it's full but it's missing the safety pin and any kind of yearly testing tag. How the hell do I get rid of it safely? If I emptied it would the dump take it or is it worth anything? Last edited by: VxFan on Fri 30 Nov 18 at 02:48 Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 29 Nov 18 21:51   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - sooty123

I'd just discharge it, then take it to the tip. Can't see why they wouldn't take it. A couple of quid in scrap metal if it's a full size one. Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 29 Nov 18 21:56   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - R.P.

I'd discharge it as well....just because you sort of can. Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 29 Nov 18 21:58   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - No FM2R

Exactly. Discharge a fire extinguisher for fun? It's got to be done. Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 29 Nov 18 22:12   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - sooty123

We used to have to practise every year using them, usually with a fire of some sort. Normally a bbq type thing or an oil pit so we could practice with the big foam ones. Just a PP presentation now, cutbacks eh? Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 29 Nov 18 22:20   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - Zero

>> Exactly. >> >> Discharge a fire extinguisher for fun? It's got to be done. Yup, however I would have a nice bonfire in the garden prepared to test it out, Just because you can Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 30 Nov 18 02:51   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - VxFan

>> Discharge a fire extinguisher for fun? It's got to be done. Even better, hide in some bushes and let it off as people walk past ;) Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 29 Nov 18 22:41   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - Cliff Pope

>> >> A couple of quid in scrap metal if it's a full size one. >> Not when I tried it. The scrap man said he wasn't allowed to take even an empty fire extinguisher. He didn't know why. Perhaps it's like gas cylinders - theoretically they always belong to Calor or whoever, so anyone handling one is assumed to have stolen it? Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 29 Nov 18 22:50   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - bathtub tom

Keep it in your own garage, you may never know when it may be needed? I've three in mine, a modern powder, an old halon and a vintage water. Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 29 Nov 18 22:57   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - R.P.

Halon Gas probably. I can't remember why I know this, but it's bad (really bad folks). Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 29 Nov 18 23:01   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - Runfer D'Hills

I sort of want Halon Gas to be an up and coming Country and Western singer. You know, someone Bob Harris has found in Nashville kind of thing. Reply to this message | Report message       1

Thu 29 Nov 18 23:06   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - Zero

>> I sort of want Halon Gas to be an up and coming Country and Western >> singer. You know, someone Bob Harris has found in Nashville kind of thing. Too late Van Halon has been around for years. Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 30 Nov 18 09:24   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - CGNorwich

>> >> I sort of want Halon Gas to be an up and coming Country and >> Western >> >> singer. You know, someone Bob Harris has found in Nashville kind of thing. >> >> Too late Van Halon has been around for years. >> You’re getting confused with Halon Jennings. Used to sing “Ring of Fire” with Johnny Cash until his career was extinguished.when he went off by accident.. John Cash was very put out. Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 30 Nov 18 09:28   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - Cliff Pope

Oh well, Halon farewell. Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 29 Nov 18 23:06   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - Rudedog

Very tempting to left it off but I didn't think about keeping it myself as a 'just in case', won't take up much room. Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 29 Nov 18 23:04   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - Fullchat

Halon used to be the extinguisher of choice in rally cars, probably all competition cars as specified by the motor sports governing body. It was outlawed and AFFF foam became the new kid on the block. Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 30 Nov 18 06:31   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - sooty123

We've still got in use lots of halon fire extinguishers, they aren't completely banned just limited in where you can use them now. Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 30 Nov 18 08:19   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - Zero

>> We've still got in use lots of halon fire extinguishers, they aren't completely banned just >> limited in where you can use them now. You need an exemption certificate, usually only provided for aeronautical use. Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 30 Nov 18 08:39   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - henry k

>> You need an exemption certificate, usually only provided for aeronautical use. >> That was my understanding. www.fireandsafetycentre.co.uk/advice-centre/halon-fire-extinguishers/ One site says "In fact, the FAA requires all commercial aircraft to exclusively use Halon" Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 30 Nov 18 09:05   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - sooty123

>> >> We've still got in use lots of halon fire extinguishers, they aren't completely banned >> just >> >> limited in where you can use them now. >> >> You need an exemption certificate, usually only provided for aeronautical use. >> By and large, I'm sure someone's got a certificate, somewhere or other. Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 29 Nov 18 23:04   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - Zero

Halom is safe, but illegal, Illegal to own and illegal to discharge and you need to pay to have it collected. Its a great fire suppressant, but suppresses the ozone layer twice as quickly. Reply to this message | Report message

Thu 29 Nov 18 23:09   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - R.P.

Maybe that's why the scrappie was dubious. Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 30 Nov 18 04:42   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - tyrednemotional

...one certainly didn't want to be under the computer room false floor if halon was (accidentally) released.... Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 30 Nov 18 08:16   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - Zero

>> ...one certainly didn't want to be under the computer room false floor if halon was >> (accidentally) released.... I know someone who was, and I was in the Ops bridge when it happened. The underfloor guy had to be taken to A&E to get his eyes washed out, due to the dust that was blown into the atmosphere, it was like a fog. We thought the computer room was clean! Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 30 Nov 18 06:40   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - sooty123

> Not when I tried it. The scrap man said he wasn't allowed to take even >> an empty fire extinguisher. He didn't know why. >> Perhaps it's like gas cylinders - theoretically they always belong to Calor or whoever, so >> anyone handling one is assumed to have stolen it? >> Probably classed as hazardous waste. Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 30 Nov 18 09:32   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - Cliff Pope

>> >> Probably classed as hazardous waste. >> It was empty, I'd unscrewed the gubbins from the top, and flushed it out with water. You could peer inside and see it was just an empty cannister, but he wouldn't have it. I buried it along with lots of other junk when I filled in an inspection pit. Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 30 Nov 18 10:18   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - sooty123

I bet the local council tip would still take them. Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 30 Nov 18 10:35   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - CGNorwich

If you live in Norfolk you would lose that bet. Classified as hazardous waste. Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 30 Nov 18 11:08   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - Timeonmyhands

The old brass ones filled with carbon tetrachloride were handy, the fluid would “dry clean” grease off your clothes. Same ingredient as “dabitoff” which came in a bottle with a pad in the top for the same purpose. Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 30 Nov 18 15:24   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - bathtub tom

>> The old brass ones filled with carbon tetrachloride were handy, the fluid would “dry clean” >> grease off your clothes. That's why they put a bright, red dye in them. Used one once on a car engine fire. The car owner was ambivalent. Grateful for having the fire put out, but he asked what he could do about his red engine and engine bay. Reply to this message | Report message

Fri 30 Nov 18 12:12   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - sooty123

Good job I don't live in Norfolk! (anymore) Reply to this message | Report message

Wed 5 Dec 18 12:35   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - Dutchie

Long time ago I had to put an engine fire out with the extinguisher I had in the car. The old chap was grateful and couldn't thank me enough. Reply to this message | Report message

Wed 5 Dec 18 13:36   Fire exstinguisher anyone? - VxFan

>> The old chap was grateful and couldn't thank me enough. Were his trousers also on fire then? Reply to this message | Report message