Guest Sam Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Hi there, I am currently looking to purchase a dry water mist extinguisher (1L) however I am unsure if it can be recharged should it ever be needed and weather this could be done by myself or is it more specialist. Regards Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safelincs Posted January 18, 2016 Report Share Posted January 18, 2016 Hi Sam The E-series dry water mist can be re-charged like any other extinguisher. You have to make sure that only de-ionised water is used, as it prevents bacteria growth and prevents the flow of any current if used on live electrical equipment. The refill should be carried out by a competent person, only, as high pressure is involved. Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyB Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 You need to use a fire extinguisher maintenance company as you need special tools, charging adapters, O-rings and nitrogen cylinders. You may find it's actually cheaper to buy a new one off Safelincs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyB Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 You need to use a fire extinguisher maintenance company as you need special tools, charging adapters, O-rings and nitrogen cylinders. You may find it's actually cheaper to buy a new one off Safelincs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Ok thanks for the replies guys, is it exactly the same process as for a water extinguisher then ? With the same equipment (using de ionised water). if so could somebody point me to where I could purchase this equipment ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safelincs Posted February 25, 2016 Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 Hi, we offer some extinguisher servicing tools However, our sister company Actfire specialises on tools for service engineers and has more tools and spares. Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 2, 2016 Report Share Posted March 2, 2016 Would you be able to point out the specifit tools for the 1l water mist extinguisher? I think Jewel Saffire have some weird connections possibly ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safelincs Posted March 3, 2016 Report Share Posted March 3, 2016 Hi, you would need de-ionised water, a nitrogen cylinder, nitrogen regulator and a Jewel Water Mist refilling adaptor Any problems, please let me know Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 11, 2016 Report Share Posted March 11, 2016 Could I ask the reason for the nitrogen cylinder ? I assume it's to pressurise the extinguisher rather than a pump to compress air ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safelincs Posted March 16, 2016 Report Share Posted March 16, 2016 That is right, purely to pressurise the cylinder. Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sardac Posted July 15, 2016 Report Share Posted July 15, 2016 What is the pressure of the water mist extinguishers. Can the extinguisher cylinder be made from lighter materials like aramid for example? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safelincs Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Hi Sardac The pressure is 12 bar. Please see filling instructions for water mist extinguishers. It is crucial to use de-ionised water for any refill to ensure the non-conducting properties of the water is maintained. Ordinary water would conduct electricity! Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyB Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 On 15/07/2016 at 9:21 PM, Sardac said: What is the pressure of the water mist extinguishers. Can the extinguisher cylinder be made from lighter materials like aramid for example? Yes, Britannia's P50 range is Kevlar. They don't do a water mist because their ordinary water and foam extinguishers are safe for electrical fires up to 1000V in accordance with EN3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sutton Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 The main construction of the P50 is a HighDensity Polyethylene Aramid fibre Kevlar® type material weaved onto the body, it is strong and incredibly light. It is also also used in butane/propane gas bottles, towing ropes, bullet-proof vests, fire-proof gloves and many other products. Check out http://www.britannia-fire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/BF-P50-Brochure-2016.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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