how to refill a fire extinguisher

[OldRustler]

The name of the video should have been " How to make a Thunder Gun"

[zipjunkie]

I love this video! It's people like you who make my job great. I love being a firefighter and responding to a house fire then being told by the home owner that their self-refilled fire extinguisher didn't work. Not only do I get to see them in pain, but I also get to watch as everything they own go up in smoke. If you do this I hope you lose everything, maybe then you'll understand the importance of following instructions. They're not on them for show people.

[BatcaveonBlogtalk]

@zipjunkie Now there's a firefighter we want coming to save us. One who wishes the victims he has to go save, lose everything. Give this man a raise!

[xtintores]

You are so irresponsable. First, I can tell you have no knowledge of what you are doing. Yiur fire marshall would love to get a hold of you. And to everyone alse, NO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME. Extinguishers can not be serviced by anyone without the proper knowledge. This guy has made so many mistakes.

[yaboybradd]

You can not use air to refill a unit it has to be nitrogen air will just make the fire worse.

[s1a9m9b0]

and have you ever used paint in it

[s1a9m9b0]

how many psi does my compressor have to produce. I have a small walmart aircompreesor for filling tire and for air brushing

[509kidde]

YOU ARE A IDIOT!!!!!!!!  First off it is HIGHLY ILLEGAL in ALL 50 STATES to refill a extinguisher with ANYTHING other than what is on the label. Your OWN words state that your chemical is VERY dangerous but you blow spillage from your funnell with a air compressor blower even thou you used baking soda it still gives someone the WRONG way on how to deal with the real chemical. Let the professionals fill fire extinguishers and you keep the ER's busy with all your knowledge

[agaamirchy]

What types of gas is used for pressurized the cylinder??

[everglow1000]

i have a freakin' FirstAlert extinguisher, and it's only read to recharge at 100 p.s.i.

[ramzee2007]

Hey i am just starting to do this and i was wondering how do you know when its fully pressured?

[thecatofwisdom]

@ramzee2007 You can hear the air stop going in it. Also the gauge will move into the "full" or green area. The compressor should be charged to no more than 150 PSI.

[severedarterie]

@thecatofwisdom The last thing you ever may hear is BOOM!!!

[wove9]

And you should be filling with Nitrogen

[wove9]

The extinguisher was originally filled with Sodium Bi-Carbonate Phosphate, which was not the original powder that you dumped out. Sodium Bi-carbonate Phosphate dust is so fine it spreads like crazy through the air when you spill a tiny drop. IDK what you just dumped out. Flour?

[SuKmYn0b]

yeh im doing this with paint

[sitebomber]

what type of air did you use to refill?

is it just a usual air?

and what type of nozzle that was used to refill?^^



[armycadet33]

IS THE PROCESS TOXIC IN ANY WAY ?

[rolicolopon]

or vinegar

[asalasch]

very cool video!!1

[khaled6100]

it's a good video . i used to refill my fire extinguisher all the time .. some times with water just for fun .. thanx man

[bigbadklev]

Its illegal to recharge a plastic headed kidde

[thecatofwisdom]

@bigbadklev no its not. i looked it up.

[xtintores]

yes it is. the extinguisher it self says discar/ replace after use. look it up again and consult a professional.

[DjZelfa]

@bigbadklev It's not illegal, you just aren't supposed to

and the only difference between refillable and disposable is refillable is a bit sturdier, and the nozzle screws off for the presurizing head, and the guage is marked in PSI and KPA aswell as green/red

[npadul30]

@thecatofwisdom

Question, how much psi could this be filled with...I am planning on using a fire extinguisher as an air tank to honk some train horns of mine. So in this vid it looks like it only lasts like 4 secs but I know other people who use fire extingushers can last about 10 - 15 secs. Any ideas?

[thecatofwisdom]

@npadul30 about 150psi

[spermcountzero]

@npadul30 Make the nozzle smaller with a reducer such as a plastic ring that fits into the nozzle make sure the reducer is secured strongly. If you make the hole about half the original size it will take much longer for it to release the air yet it will retain a considerable amount of volume released.

[spikez499]

OK people who are freaking out saying it wont work, it does!!!! I tryed it and it worked. I had the same extunguisher only it was white not red, and it only put out B and C fires.... so yah...

[guitardude12345]

Actually,the chemical powder that is used for ABC extinguishers is mono-ammonium phosphate,not aluminum nitrate.

[thecatofwisdom]

JESUS CHRIST PEOPLE!! iv refilled that damn fire extinguisher countless times and nerver had a problem!!! its been in my closet, fully functional as a REAL fire extinguisher for over 7 months!!! its still fully charged and safe for use. i dont want to hear anymore comments on how this video is stupid!!!!!!!!!!!!

[firebaby2011]

This is a joke. If you're not using a properly licensed company - your insurance is not going to cover you if a fire happens. This video is bull sh!t! Plus, that white gauge means it's a DISPOSABLE extinguisher - you're not supposed to recharge it you dumb as$!

[thecatofwisdom]

@firebaby2011 first of all. fuck you. second of all, you can recharge the extinguisher as long as you dont over-pressurize it, and you check for any damage. so your the dumbass you fucking dipshit!!!!!

[D1fanatic]

good vid, its time to go painting

[CTIKMINER]

ahah now i noe how to refill mine ima put paint in mine dude ur helpful

[Captaincaveman67]

Great video thanks for posting ,now i can refill my fire extinguisher that i emptied the other day on a small fire

[mattec2]

@Captaincaveman67 Isnt it better to let the professionals do that?

Just a tip.

[thecatofwisdom]

its way easier and cheaper to do refill it yourself

[Franzy138]

or buy a funnelat the dollar store..