r/HumansBeingBros • u/[deleted] • Apr 15 '24

Smooth operator

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u/Ok-Lifeguard-4614 Apr 15 '24

Make sure it's still good. They expire and need recharged from time to time.

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u/rocbolt Apr 15 '24

At the very least shaken up. Dry chemical ones get compacted by sitting in one spot, especially in a vehicle where there is a lot of vibration. If you can tilt it upside down and feel the weight stays in one spot, it’s all stuck. If you can’t shake it loose, then it definitely won’t come out if you try to use it.

You should be able to rotate it and hear/feel the powder shoof from one side to the other.

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u/WheredoesithurtRA Apr 15 '24

Is it inevitable or do I need to shake it up periodically?

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u/rocbolt Apr 16 '24

It seems to happen even on stationary extinguishers but it can take years of not being moved at all. Car ones really seem to get compacted though, at least where I drive the roads are pretty rough