Hi All,
It certainly was frustrating, especially since I caused myself the problem in the first place ie I just HAD to know that the system would work. There are only a handful of companies up here that sell/service the larger extinguishers, one is a fireboy distributor. I had a couple that agreed to at least look at the job, all the others passed.
Of the two that came out to the boat, one said they would inspect it to ensure it was full and functional but would not certify it ei put there name on it. The other didn't want to proceed past looking at the cylinder behind the wall panel.
ALL of them wanted to sell me the latest and greatest system for 4 or 5 k.
I know for a fact that with all the commercial fishing fleet up here that older systems are being inspected and certified everyday. I presume that for personal motor yachts, their strategy is to discourage recertification and push for a replacement and hope the owner caves....just a theory.
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Re: Old halon system in bilge
Gene
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Re: Old halon system in bilge
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