Advice on BSS

[banger]

Thought I would start a new thread as my question is simple, or is it?, My existing sailing boat has a Webasto that is fed from the tank by a very small plastic pipe, which is fine for a seagoing yacht. However I am selling that and intend to buy a motor boat for the Thames, is that arrangement ok for the BSS, I look forward to the opportunity of the learned experts with interest.

 

[banger]

Bloody tablet!!!, That should be Opinions.

 

[Actionmat]

Hi, no it's not, I had to change mine to get it through the BSS. There is an approved BSS kit for diesel heaters, with copper pipe, clamps, brass fittings etc. And it's not cheap, I think I was stung for around £100. Mind you, that was Lindon Lewis.

 

[CLB]

Can be rubber also as long as marked with appropriate standards. EN something or the other.

 

[ChrisHanley]

It must be marked ISO 7840

 

[BSSOffice]

It must be marked ISO 7840

This is one option or metal pipe as detailed on pages 14 & 15. The checks are 2.10.1R (metal pipes) or 2.10.2R(hoses) https://www.boatsafetyscheme.org/media/268789/ecp-private-boats-ed3_rev2_apr2015_public_final.pdf The underlying concept is to give 2.5 minutes before the fuel line fails in a fire and feeds the flames even further. This gives the crew more time to escape and the fire service a little more time to arrive before the fire grows. It may mean the difference between lucky escape or something worse.

 

[banger]

Thanks for the information, I will study the regs when I get to install.