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NOPUN

07-06-2010 11:02 AM

Fire Extinguisher ?

Aside from setting the boat on fire, How do you test a automatic fire suppression system for proper operation?

apollard

07-06-2010 08:54 PM

None of the ones I've seen can be tested without discharging them.

happy hours

07-07-2010 07:25 AM

As far as I know the automatic use a thermal fuse (low melting alloy) to release the contents. No way to test that I know of but very reliable.

NOPUN

07-07-2010 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by happy hours (Post 3152920)

As far as I know the automatic use a thermal fuse (low melting alloy) to release the contents. No way to test that I know of but very reliable.

this is all I've been able to find also. I have a 20yr old boat and a 20yr old fire suppression system (looks like it anyway) Heard about a fire on a boat this past weekend and it got me thinking about this deal. I think I'm going to send this one off for a recharge even though it shows full and maybe get a second hand held unit as well. Don't even want to have to abandon ship, ya know?

capt2130

07-07-2010 09:06 PM

Does the small green light glow for your fire suppression system? Thats all I look at on mine.

BY U BOY

07-07-2010 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by capt2130 (Post 3153596)

Does the small green light glow for your fire suppression system? Thats all I look at on mine.

Same here. I also carry 2 extra hand held.

NOPUN

07-10-2010 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by capt2130 (Post 3153596)

Does the small green light glow for your fire suppression system? Thats all I look at on mine.

My boat dosn't have a active light, just a light by the throttle that indicates its discharged. part of the reason for my question

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