If you’ve been looking for the right people to take care of your Miami fire extinguisher recharge needs, it’s a good thing you found DynaFire. 

Fire extinguishers can be easy to forget about. You know, that bright red really blends in with the walls in most businesses. Okay, we know that’s not true. But you’re busy – so it can be hard to remember to maintain and care for them. That’s why we’re here! The crew at DynaFire can help keep the fire extinguishers on your commercial property working how they should, so they’re ready when you need them. Whether you’re looking for a Miami fire extinguisher recharge service, fire extinguisher inspection, fire extinguisher testing and more, we can do that. In this blog, we’re answering your questions about recharging fire extinguishers. 

You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers

Can you recharge a fire extinguisher yourself?

No, you can’t, and it’s not just because we’re better at it. There are tons of reasons you shouldn’t be recharging your own fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers should only be recharged by a trained and certified fire protection professional (that’s us). 

Work that’s done by someone unqualified would mean the fire extinguisher is no longer in compliance with fire safety standards. It can also be extremely dangerous to service a fire extinguisher. These devices are under a significant amount of pressure that could seriously injure someone who isn’t sure how to work with them. 

When the team at DynaFire handles your Miami fire extinguisher recharge, we do it safely. We not only leave you with a fully-functioning fire extinguisher, but we also dispose of any discarded extinguishing agent appropriately. 

How many times can a fire extinguisher be recharged?

Any time a rechargeable fire extinguisher is used, or discharged, it needs to be recharged. There are some fire extinguishers that are disposable and are not able to be recharged. Your local Fire & Life Safety experts can tell you which type of extinguishers you have on your business property and the best way to maintain them. 

The most common fire extinguishers are ABC dry chemical extinguishers. These must be internally inspected and recharged at 6 and 12 years after the date of manufacture, even if they’ve never been used. If you’re not sure when your last inspection was, just give us a call. 

Can you recharge a fire extinguisher or buy a new one?

The answer to this question is dependent on the type of extinguisher you have. As we mentioned above, some extinguishers are disposable and are not intended to be recharged after use. 

Ready To Schedule Your Miami Fire Extinguisher Recharge?

The DynaFire crew is ready to change the way you think about Fire & Life Safety. Contact us today to schedule your next service!