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Open conversation folks what do you know about the legality of messing with a fire extinguisher?
I've used multiple ones for years with no issues, I recently had a conversation with somebody quite reputable, very reputable might I add. Whom said since it has a kite mark using it for anything other than for its intended purpose is Illegal and dangerous. Also said that me doing it is fine but advising others to do so is completely irresponsible ect ect.
I understand FE's are charged at 50bar pressure and if discharged with locked down handles will possibly fly and damage things, like a rocket. I work with air rifles which are sub 12ft/lb and 200bar in pressure and I know the damage 200 bar can do, with a projectile which weigh 10-25 grains.
Apparently somebody he knows died whilst fitting a reg? something blew off and 'went through his head' I'm sure the terms was. Yes I'm sure fire extinguishers can kill if in the hands of a moron. The only way I can see this happening is is the whole unit 'flew' and hit somebody on the head.
But according to this guy the reg blew off and killed him? I'm dubious.
(also made me aware apple snails are banned from import as they are considered invasive)
Person in question is also close to;
Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (Oata)
Thoughts please.
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I've used multiple ones for years with no issues, I recently had a conversation with somebody quite reputable, very reputable might I add. Whom said since it has a kite mark using it for anything other than for its intended purpose is Illegal and dangerous. Also said that me doing it is fine but advising others to do so is completely irresponsible ect ect.
I understand FE's are charged at 50bar pressure and if discharged with locked down handles will possibly fly and damage things, like a rocket. I work with air rifles which are sub 12ft/lb and 200bar in pressure and I know the damage 200 bar can do, with a projectile which weigh 10-25 grains.
Apparently somebody he knows died whilst fitting a reg? something blew off and 'went through his head' I'm sure the terms was. Yes I'm sure fire extinguishers can kill if in the hands of a moron. The only way I can see this happening is is the whole unit 'flew' and hit somebody on the head.
But according to this guy the reg blew off and killed him? I'm dubious.
(also made me aware apple snails are banned from import as they are considered invasive)
Person in question is also close to;
Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (Oata)
Thoughts please.
.