January 15, 201610 yr comment_8427 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 Report
January 18, 201610 yr comment_8440 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 Report
January 26, 201610 yr comment_8478 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! Report
January 26, 201610 yr comment_8479 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! Report
February 25, 201610 yr comment_8600 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 ? Report
February 25, 201610 yr comment_8605 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 Report
March 2, 201610 yr comment_8629 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 ? Report
March 3, 201610 yr comment_8636 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 Report
March 11, 201610 yr comment_8665 Could I ask the reason for the nitrogen cylinder ? I assume it's to pressurise the extinguisher rather than a pump to compress air ? Report
July 15, 20169 yr comment_9057 What is the pressure of the water mist extinguishers. Can the extinguisher cylinder be made from lighter materials like aramid for example? Report
July 16, 20169 yr comment_9059 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 Report
July 16, 20169 yr comment_9062 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 Report
July 18, 20169 yr comment_9064 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 Report
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