Fire Extinguisher's

[vyv_cox]

Vyv, would be helpful if you could expand on your preference for the firepal. The ad makes it sound as if one will do everything including whistle Rule Brittania. I'm more easily confused these days and could do with an opinion from someone reliable

I have no more technical information than their website shows. I thought the video looked impressive, the salesman/representative was quite convincing, so I bought a couple to supplement what I have. I would not say I have a preference for them but they could be useful for, say, cooking or other small fires. I also have a reasonable size foam extinguisher, a powder one and a Halon substitute that lives in the lazarette where I could get at it for a fire inside the boat.

 

[chrishelen]

Don't forget to get them serviced every year, and get a piece of paper saying it was done.

 

[oldharry]

Good thread which has made me think a bit more. Couple of years ago I relegated the powder extinguishers to secondary use and put in foam ones in more accessible spots. Seemed to me that having several types for different purposes would lead to confusion in an emergency.
Comments here have made me think about size - the longer the blast or squirt, the better.
Viv, would be helpful if you could expand on your preference for the firepal. The ad makes it sound as if one will do everything including whistle Rule Brittania. I'm more easily confused these days and could do with an opinion from someone reliable

Different types is recommended normal practice. Extinguishers are placed close to the potential fire source they are intended to deal with: e.g. electrical installations will have CO2 nearby, but not anything water based. Fortunately in boat fires we do not have the added hazard of exposed mains electricity to cope with! Same in a kitchen with a deep fryer, no water extinguishers nearby, all chem foam extiunguishers. Gives the food an interesting tanginess too!

I too was impressed with the Firepal blurb, and mean to ask a fireman what their view on it is befroe investing. If it really is the miracle extinguish all that halon used to be, then so much the better! I remain too sceptical of unsubstantiated advertising claims to put my money on it yet!

 

[LittleSister]

e.g. electrical installations will have CO2 nearby, but not anything water based.

The water-mist extinguishers are sold as safe on live electrical equipment up to 1,000v; the mist 'cannot conduct electricity'; and is tested to 35,000v.

There are several short videos on the following site showing impressive firefighting performance, including one of someone spraying water-mist over live electrical equipment incl. light fittings, TV etc. https://www.safelincs.co.uk/3-litre-water-mist-fire-extinguisher-ultrafire/

 

[JimC]

But what about their vulnerability to frost. I use my boat all through the Winter, mostly in caravan mode, and I'd want my extinguishers to be serviceable 12 months of the uesr. I believe the AFFF extinguishers have anti- freeze?

 

[[70521]]

But what about their vulnerability to frost. I use my boat all through the Winter, mostly in caravan mode, and I'd want my extinguishers to be serviceable 12 months of the uesr. I believe the AFFF extinguishers have anti- freeze?

Do you have a record of the min temperature onboard?

 

[JimC]

The lowest sea water temperature at Whitehaven in recent years was 6 degrees I believe but it may get colder in the marina. There's often been frost & ice on deck. The domestic water has never frozen so far as I know.

 

[Pete7]

Don't forget to get them serviced every year, and get a piece of paper saying it was done.

How much do you pay for an ext to be serviced?

I just bin them at the expiry date. If you buy on line then much cheaper than the local chandlers and you can choose decent size. The little 1 litre ext have something like a 7 second run time.

 

[chrishelen]

How much do you pay for an ext to be serviced?

I just bin them at the expiry date. If you buy on line then much cheaper than the local chandlers and you can choose decent size. The little 1 litre ext have something like a 7 second run time.

I have four on my charter boat. The guy checks them all once a year for £17. Recharge is £5
One needs to be replaced he charges the going rate. He also keeps me up to speed on any new regs coming in. Insurance companies take a dim view on out of date extinguishers

 

[Kerenza]

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[TD="class: left"]On Sunday 7th April you asked us a question about the 1ltr+ Water Mist Fire Extinguisher - Ultrafire:
Your question:
"hi, what would be the effect on a water mist extinguisher when exposed to low temperatures please? often sub zero is experienced on the boat during the winter, it is effectively outside. thanks"
Our response:
"Good Afternoon, Thank you for your enquiry. A Water Mist extinguisher would not be suitable for the conditions you are looking to store this in. You would require an extinguisher with anti freeze in however this can affects the fire ratings of any extinguisher. They do not have a water mist extinguisher with anti freeze as this will almost certainly invalidate the electrical conductivity certification. For cold environments we usually recommend the 6ltr P50 Foam with Anti-Freeze additive that can be subjected to temperatures down to -10C but this knocks its A rating from 34 to 18. Please see the link below for this.https://www.safelincs.co.uk/britannia-6ltr-foam/ I hope this proves helpful, please get in touch should you require any further assistance. Kind Regards Jemma"
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