Automatic Fire System check

mattie

I've got a Sea-Fire FD200M system on board. Never had an auto-fire system before.

I know it been discussed before, couldn't find the thread. My understanding is that the cylinder needs to be checked every 5 years? Does it need to be removed & sent out for testing? Or, can I have a certified guy just stop by & tag it?

2014 boat

aero3113

@mattie , what’s the PVC tube under the extinguisher?

Black_Diamond

These are checked/recertified by weight. If you can find a fire ex place near you that will recertify it, just take it in. Mine is only certified for (1) year. Costs me $5 to get recertified. Marina charged me near $100 to have a service out to certify. 

mattie

aero3113 said:

@mattie , what’s the PVC tube under the extinguisher?

I'll have to kill you - if I tell you......



lol

Solid tube is part of the blower system. (pretty slick eh?)

aero3113

Very nice!

mattie

Black_Diamond said:

These are checked/recertified by weight. If you can find a fire ex place near you that will recertify it, just take it in. Mine is only certified for (1) year. Costs me $5 to get recertified. Marina charged me near $100 to have a service out to certify. 

Called our local testing outfit. They are gonna figure it out. Hopefully since it’s the 1st test they can just give it a once over & re tag it.

skennelly

Doesn't it matter how old the tank is to be recertified?  I couldn't bring a 20 year old tank in.

Black_Diamond

Mine is 17 years old now 😱. The only issue they told me is that if it discharges or leaks you can no longer service it (halon). Would have to upgrade to the new stuff which means a bigger tank too they said.  

skennelly

Interesting