How often shall gauges be tested or replaced?

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How often shall gauges be tested or replaced?

Gauges must stay reliable to show the true pressure inside the extinguisher, so they’re kept up on a five-year cycle. This interval matches the standard five-year hydrostatic testing schedule for most portable extinguishers, during which the cylinder and its components, including the gauge, are checked for accuracy and integrity. If the gauge is damaged, reads outside the allowable range, or can’t be read clearly, it should be replaced to avoid using a wrong indication when you need it. Regular annual inspections are still important to confirm the gauge is visible and readable, but the scheduled replacement/testing of the gauge itself is every five years.

Gauges must stay reliable to show the true pressure inside the extinguisher, so they’re kept up on a five-year cycle. This interval matches the standard five-year hydrostatic testing schedule for most portable extinguishers, during which the cylinder and its components, including the gauge, are checked for accuracy and integrity. If the gauge is damaged, reads outside the allowable range, or can’t be read clearly, it should be replaced to avoid using a wrong indication when you need it. Regular annual inspections are still important to confirm the gauge is visible and readable, but the scheduled replacement/testing of the gauge itself is every five years.

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