|
|
07-06-2018, 06:24 PM
|
#1
|
Guru
City: Quebec
Vessel Name: Bleuvet
Vessel Model: Custom Built
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 4,375
|
Fire extinguisher
We just noticed that one of our fire extinguisher has lost its pressure. Apparently it can be reloaded from what we can read on the sticker.
Does anybody know where this can be done (up here in Canada ).
Does it worth it or is it the same cost as buying a new one?
L
|
|
|
07-06-2018, 06:56 PM
|
#2
|
Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 16,567
|
Greetings,
Mr. L_t. IF the nozzle is plastic it is not worth having them refilled. Just as well to buy a new one or two or three. On the other hand, IF the nozzle is metal it is worth having them re-filled or so I was told by the fellow who sold us our extingiusher'S. 5 in total including one 10 lb. CO2.
__________________
RTF
|
|
|
07-06-2018, 07:00 PM
|
#3
|
Guru
City: Quebec
Vessel Name: Bleuvet
Vessel Model: Custom Built
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 4,375
|
This one is metal with a rubber hose extension of around 1 feet. I will take a picture tomorrow when I am back to the boat. I have 3 others aboard but better to have more than less
L
|
|
|
07-06-2018, 07:06 PM
|
#4
|
Guru
City: Ft Pierce
Vessel Name: Sold
Vessel Model: Was an Albin/PSN 40
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 28,154
|
check for a local fire extinguisher company as they are usually required for commercial buildings.
|
|
|
07-06-2018, 07:09 PM
|
#6
|
Guru
City: Cape May, NJ
Vessel Name: Irish Lady
Vessel Model: Monk 36
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 4,966
|
Yellow pages for fire equipment. There are small businesses everywhere.
__________________
Archie
Irish Lady
1984 Monk 36 Hull #46
Currently in Cape May, NJ
|
|
|
07-06-2018, 09:13 PM
|
#7
|
Senior Member
City: NW Washington State
Vessel Name: Kingfisher
Vessel Model: 37' converted gillnetter/crabber
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 442
|
When you call the companies (usually safety supply places, lock/safe/alarm businesses, etc.) tell them the make and model of the extinguisher, along with the manufacture date. They'll tell you IF it can be refilled and you can make your decision from there.
__________________
Anson & Donna
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. ~The Dalai Lama
|
|
|
07-06-2018, 09:32 PM
|
#8
|
Guru
City: Quebec
Vessel Name: Bleuvet
Vessel Model: Custom Built
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 4,375
|
Thank you guys!
L
|
|
|
07-08-2018, 01:06 PM
|
#9
|
Guru
City: New Orleans
Vessel Name: Panache
Vessel Model: Viking 43 Double Cabin '76
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,253
|
Funny - just happened to glance at one of my portables yesterday. About 2/3 pressure - well below the green range. Led me to check the others. Found another the same way. These units are 7 years old, never showed any integrity issues, both inspected & certed 3 months ago. 3 others good. All same manufacturer. First time I've ever had this happen.
|
|
|
07-08-2018, 01:44 PM
|
#10
|
Guru
City: Aventura FL
Vessel Name: Kinja
Vessel Model: American Tug 34 #116 2008
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 10,595
|
I'm a little late but, go to the local fire department with the extinguisher in hand.
They should know or maybe one of the folks have a sideline business.
I have mine inspected every year.
__________________
Two days out the hospital after a week in the hospital because of a significant heart attack.
|
|
|
07-08-2018, 02:05 PM
|
#11
|
Guru
City: San Diego
Vessel Model: Helmsman 4304
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 2,005
|
Consider a clean agent, as opposed to powder. More expensive, but they don’t create a mess after the fire is out and everything including the electrical aytems are covered in powder.
|
|
|
07-08-2018, 07:49 PM
|
#12
|
Guru
City: North Vancouver
Vessel Name: Phoenix Hunter
Vessel Model: Kadey Krogen 42 (1985)
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 2,877
|
Fire extinguisher
We have CO2 for possible electrical fires (helm) and at the entrance to the engine room/galley, and chemical in the Saloon and staterooms. The engine space is a halon Fireboy.
To my knowledge the department store fire extinguishers cannot be recharged, while the units from fire equipment companies can be recharged. Shop around! Some fire equipment companies are much more expensive than others.
Jim
|
|
|
07-08-2018, 08:01 PM
|
#13
|
Guru
City: kemah
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,135
|
Whats the warranty of the extinguisher?
3 years? 6 years? 15?
If it fails and you are outside their limits.....
|
|
|
07-08-2018, 08:26 PM
|
#14
|
Guru
City: Aventura FL
Vessel Name: Kinja
Vessel Model: American Tug 34 #116 2008
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 10,595
|
I have been told, to get the same effectiveness as a 5# dry chemical extinguisher you need a 10# CO2, twice as much.
__________________
Two days out the hospital after a week in the hospital because of a significant heart attack.
|
|
|
07-08-2018, 08:28 PM
|
#15
|
Guru
City: Aventura FL
Vessel Name: Kinja
Vessel Model: American Tug 34 #116 2008
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 10,595
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by what_barnacles
Whats the warranty of the extinguisher?
3 years? 6 years? 15?
If it fails and you are outside their limits.....
|
Maybe they will send you a new one,.
Meanwhile, find another extinguisher to fight the fire?
__________________
Two days out the hospital after a week in the hospital because of a significant heart attack.
|
|
|
07-08-2018, 10:19 PM
|
#16
|
Senior Member
City: Bellingham, WA
Vessel Name: Excellent Adventure
Vessel Model: 1995 Jefferson Ker Shine 45
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 395
|
Look into Purple K if you really want to stop a diesel or oil fire. Makes a mess but who cares if your boat is on fire.
|
|
|
07-13-2018, 02:36 PM
|
#17
|
Veteran Member
City: Jax
Vessel Name: JoSea
Vessel Model: Bertram 58 MY
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 38
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lou_tribal
We just noticed that one of our fire extinguisher has lost its pressure. Apparently it can be reloaded from what we can read on the sticker.
Does anybody know where this can be done (up here in Canada ).
Does it worth it or is it the same cost as buying a new one?
L
|
You did not mention the size, rating or agent.
Usually anything that does not require a DOT hydro inspection in considered disposable after a few years.
Any size that requires a DOT hydro inspection (CO2 & some others) is worth servicing.
__________________
“A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor”
|
|
|
07-13-2018, 02:39 PM
|
#18
|
Veteran Member
City: Jax
Vessel Name: JoSea
Vessel Model: Bertram 58 MY
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 38
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by OldDan1943
I have been told, to get the same effectiveness as a 5# dry chemical extinguisher you need a 10# CO2, twice as much.
|
Your insurance company usually does not pay for the dry chemical clean up. It is a hazardous material not to be inhaled. Around your electric panels and galley, please have on hand CO2 or Halon.
Worth their expense.
__________________
“A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor”
|
|
|
07-13-2018, 03:29 PM
|
#19
|
Senior Member
City: Bellingham, WA
Vessel Name: Excellent Adventure
Vessel Model: 1995 Jefferson Ker Shine 45
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 395
|
if the boat is burning, who cares about the cleanup? I just want to survive.
|
|
|
07-13-2018, 03:38 PM
|
#20
|
Veteran Member
City: Jax
Vessel Name: JoSea
Vessel Model: Bertram 58 MY
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 38
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by wwestman
if the boat is burning, who cares about the cleanup? I just want to survive.
|
A good comment. But we can usually put out lil flare up quickly when we are in tune with the boat and prepared. The aftermath is what usually ticks us off more.
__________________
“A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor”
|
|
|
|
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Trawler Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|