Under TPED regulations, all Suppression cylinders must be hydraulically tested every 10 years, causing downtime. Cylinders are removed from the site, decanted, tested, painted, and refilled before being delivered and re-installed.
Service exchange is a generic term used within the industry; it alleviates downtime. In this process, existing cylinders and valves are replaced with identical refurbished ones, and the original cylinders are sent to the designated filling station.
It is the most cost-effective way to keep systems compliant due to reduced delivery and labour time. In most cases, this service can be achieved in a single visit to the site.
Most enclosures which are protected by suppression systems require constant cover.
Keep your enclosures protected and minimise downtime with our service exchange option. No need to worry about your cylinders being offsite for testing - we offer like-for-like replacements delivered to your site on the same day. This ensures continuous protection for your assets without any interruptions.
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Fire suppression systems utilise high-pressure vessels, which, by law and according to UK/European standards, must be maintained at specified intervals depending on use.
The testing process is achieved by hydrostatically pressuring the cylinders containing the suppression agent. All Suppression cylinders must be tested every 10 years. The method includes decanting the cylinders, cleaning and drying them, removing all contaminates, and then filling the cylinder with water. Once filled, the cylinder is then pressurised to 1.5 times the working pressure to verify it is still safe and fit for purpose.
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