extinguishers

[Steveh7]

Hi All

 

Just a quick question on the above and the recent MSA rule change re extinguisher servicing.

 

Running in grp 1 an extinguisher is optional however I do have one fitted. Its not been serviced in my ownership does this mean:

 

1. I can ignore as this item is optional

2. Has to be serviced as its fitted

3. If I remove the bottle then I can forget about this

 

Thanks

 

Steve

[Comp Sec]

My understanding is that if it is fitted it must be serviced.

Personnally i'd get it serviced rather than remove.

[Englishmaninwales]

Lifeline cylinders need servicing every two years and cannot be serviced beyond 10 years. If your system is plumbed in, Lifeline have conveniently changed the diameter of the pipes ( for improved performance) so the new cylinders don’t fit the old pipes, and no step adapter is supplied. Whole new system needed or fit a hand held. At least I have a nice big cylinder for my workshop.

[magister]

I have just replaced mine (service date 2005!!) with one from JCC Race and Rally - Just under £100 + vat.

Extinguisher is made by Lifeline and my existing pipework fitted ok. It came as part of a kit with all the fitting cables/pipes etc. 

 

[Englishmaninwales]

Thanks, Paul, I’ll give them a ring. My information above was the result of trying to buy a new cylinder from Demon Tweeks last week.

[Englishmaninwales]

Last of the Lifeline 2017 stock with 6mm tubing. 2018 (onwards) stock is 8 mm.