The water-based fire extinguishers are mainly divided into portable water-based fire extinguishers and wheeled water-based fire extinguishers according to the current use environment, which are mainly composed of hydrocarbon surfactant, fluorocarbon surfactant, flame retardant and additives. It is applicable to the initial fire of flammable solids or liquids, and is often used in oil fields, oil depots, ships, factories, stores and other places. When it is used for a long time, we will inevitably doubt whether its performance will deteriorate. How long is the validity period of water-based extinguishers? With this question in mind, let's get to know it today!

Validity period of water-based fire extinguisher

The corrosion of water-based fire extinguisher on the cylinder is relatively obvious, and the hydraulic test cycle and maintenance period are also relatively short. The maintenance shall be carried out 3 years after the expiration of the factory, and then every other year, but not more than 3 times in total. It is usually scrapped in the next year after five years. Therefore, according to the industry standard of our country and Article 7 of GA95-2007 Maintenance and Scrapping of Fire Extinguishers, the validity period of water-based fire extinguishers is 6 years.

Validity period of water-based fire extinguisher

In addition, if: 1. The cylinder and head fail to pass the hydrostatic test according to 8, 2, 1, 8, 2 and 2. 2. The cylinder is severely rusted, or the connecting parts are severely rusted. 3. The barrel is severely deformed. 4. The cylinder and head have tinned or patched traces. 5. The non threaded connection between the cylinder and the head should be scrapped.