Help !

[rubberduck]

Anyone know anywhere in the UK that can service / repair an Italian engine room fire extinguisher that has a slow leak. Local guys to me (Essex) are struggling & the boat is not insured without one. I can get it shipped anywhere.

 

[Whitelighter]

Might it not be easier/cheaper to replace with a new extinguisher(s) sourced in the UK. They dont cost that much in the scheme of things

 

[rubberduck]

I am being told that no UK bottle will fit the Italian engine room system so it means ripping the whole lot out & starting again. Want to avoid this if possible.

 

[Whitelighter]

Ah, that's a bugger.

Can you google the make and buy from an italian online place? Or perhaps Mapis or other italian forumites might help

 

[rubberduck]

Got Trevor on the case but if anyone else knows anyone it would be good. As soon as you say the word "leak" everyone runs a mile.

 

[Deleted User YDKXO]

Find the manufacturer in Italy and then just DHL the unit to them for repair. I've been shipping stuff to/from my boat in Italy over winter and the cost really is quite reasonable. If you haven't got a DHL account, send it to me and I'll do it through my company. Who's the manufacturer and where are they based?

 

[jfm]

If you haven't got a DHL account,

That's funny mike when you realise what business rubberduck is owner/operator of

 

[SolentPhill]

Anyone know anywhere in the UK that can service / repair an Italian engine room fire extinguisher that has a slow leak. Local guys to me (Essex) are struggling & the boat is not insured without one. I can get it shipped anywhere.

Why don't you go to any service place, the fact they are Italian shouldn't make difference it will be filled same way. They should be able to play around with it.

 

[MapisM]

Find the manufacturer in Italy and then just DHL the unit to them for repair.

+1. That shouldn't be so complicated.
Which brand is it? No problem to give them a call and check directly what they can do for you, if you wish.

 

[rubberduck]

We have two fire firms round here, one wouldn't touch it in case it went off & the other has got it out but now says he cant fix it so needs to find someone who can . Looks like finding the manufacturer is the best route, thing that concerns me is time, don't need it away for a month, as I have found often happens with things boaty.

 

[Piers]

Call Pater Henderson of Fireguard 07969 728 986. Say I suggested you call him. I have known him for years. He is one of the world's nicest guys, his knowledge is extreme, and he always plays it down the line.

 

[Deleted User YDKXO]

That's funny mike when you realise what business rubberduck is owner/operator of

Yup, I didn't notice that until after I posted

 

[rubberduck]

Here is a pic from fire Co. if anyone can shed any light.

 

[MapisM]

This is their website.
Not the best I've ever seen, TBH. And only in Italian, I'm afraid.
But if you click on "homepage" and then "contattaci", you can find their whereabouts.
"assistenza@italfire.it" is mentioned as the mailbox for technical assistance.
As I said previously, no problem to ring them, if you wish.
If nothing else, I can speak the same language...
...well, almost, since they're based in Sicily!

 

[rubberduck]

I have passed on to fire man, might take you up on your offer if he doesn't get anywhere, thanks.

 

[Deleted User YDKXO]

...well, almost, since they're based in Sicily!

I expect they need a lot of fire extinguishers in Sicily

 

[BartW]

I'm in Italy fiumicino right now,
willing to help if I can do something here,
even a native Italian assistent with me.

 

[rubberduck]

Thanks, I have asked Mapis to find the price of a replacement cylinder, I will then decide whether to replace with UK system or just replace the unit. Thanks again.

 

[BartW]

don't want to compete with ATLAS-COURIER-EXPRESS
but this weekend I have a Van coming to Rome, and returning to Belgium during next week, if this would be of any use...

 

[rubberduck]

Competition
Thanks, I will let you know.