Fire Protection
Pressure Testing and Recharging
Fire extinguishers are designed to have a life cycle of 10 -15 years when maintained correctly and part of this maintenance schedule is a (5) five yearly pressure test and recharge in accordance with Australian Standards.
The date in which this is determined is from the date of manufacture, which is stamped on the cylinder. The fire extinguisher is removed from site, with a loan unit being left in its place for the duration of pressure testing.
Pressure testing and recharging are carried out, with the extinguisher being discharged, an internal inspection and cylinder pressure test is completed before cleaning, replacing valves and seals, refilling and re-charging.
Once this is completed a renewal date is stamped into the extinguisher, which gives another 5 years of service. The extinguisher is then returned to your building or business.
Survival Solutions is committed to developing environmentally friendly business practices and this has seen the introduction of our dry pressure testing station, which uses no water and therefore does not require drying by a heater blower, which uses substantial energy, therefore reducing our carbon footprint. Unlike the traditional method of many of our competitors, who still carry out wet testing whereby each fire extinguisher is filled with approximately (9) nine litres of water, pressure tested and discharged down the drain before drying with a heater blower for about two hours before refilling, wasting natural resources. .
So let us help you reduce your carbon footprint with our Pressure Testing & Recharging service by calling Phone 1300 040 362 or email enquiries@survivalsolutions.com.au
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