When it comes to ensuring that no fire breaks out in a premise, it is crucial to keep a fire extinguisher handy. However, a lot of individuals are confused if they need to refill or replace a fire extinguisher. A good thing to keep in mind is that “recharge” refers to adding pressure to an extinguisher whereas a “refill” refers to adding an agent to the fire extinguisher. What this means is that by refilling your fire extinguisher the unit needs to be opened so that more agents can be added. Once the pressure is released, the extinguisher has to be re-pressurized or recharged.

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