I've just pulled this fire extinguisher out of the engine compartment of a second-hand boat:
I know nothing about the care and feeding of fire extinguishers.
Presumably this is out of date; does that matter? (there are no regulatory requirements here AFAIK). The pressure is still just about in the green, so is it worth putting back as better than nothing? I probably wouldn't buy a new one; the engine fire protection on most boats consists simply of a small hole to poke the cabin extinguisher nozzle through.
Is it likely to go pop on its own? Should I be handling it carefully? Presumably the red capsule in the frame is designed to melt in a fire; is it otherwise delicate and likely to redecorate my living room if someone knocks it over on the table it's sitting on?
If I decided to get it serviced, how much is that likely to be and where does one go? Can I service it myself?
If I decide to get rid of it, how? I assume just chucking it in the wheelie bin is frowned upon.
Cheers,
Pete