Recharging a fire extinguisher

[cotty]

I have just bought a second hand fire extinguisher for my car. It is an original E30 specific item so I have to assume its at least as old as the last off the production line which I believe was 1992. If this is the case then I would like to get it checked and recharged so I can use it in a emergency rather than just being a rare part that looks cool and have to buy another to stick in the boot.

Anyone know where I can get it recharged in the SE London/Kent area

Cheers

[D_Mike]

maybe phone up a fire station and ask them? (not 999).

[m1spw]

D_Mike said:

maybe phone up a fire station and ask them? (not 999).

How about looking up fire extinguisher shops in the yellow pages? Or call one and see if they can help you?

[vipers]

Walk into your local shop, and ask the manager who services his fire equipment!

[cotty]

m1spw said:

How about looking up fire extinguisher shops in the yellow pages? Or call one and see if they can help you?

Yes I know but one the benefits of the forum is having someone recomend somewhere rather than sticking a pin in a phone directory.

You usually end up with replys like "use this firm they are really good" or "stay away from XYZ" as they are rubbish

[GreenV8S]

I found I could get a brand new AFFF or dry powder extinguisher for far less than the cost of testing and refilling and old unit.

[cotty]

I suppose ill just fit it and get a new one to sling in the boot.

[Raffles]

Chubb are rip-off merchants