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Cylinder Exchange

Fire suppression systems utilise high-pressure vessels which, unfortunately, may develop a leak within their service life, or may become due for regulatory Hydrostatic testing 10-year Testing. Typically, the cylinder, or bank of cylinders, will require a Service Exchange. 

A Service Exchange is part of a cylinder’s life-cycle process. 

This process starts at the end of the 10-year point from the manufacturer’s stamped date on the cylinder and is typically identified during the Service of the system by an Engineer. At this point, the cylinder will be replaced with a Service Exchange cylinder and taken away for 10-year testing. Once tested, the cylinder will be stored until ready for use.

Once a cylinder becomes due for Service Exchange, an Engineer will take specific details on the cylinder(s) on site. This will typically consist of:

Cylinder outlet height

System manufacturer

Cylinder volume (WC)

Agent type

Agent fill (typically only required for HFC-227ea and NOVEC 1230)

System charge pressure

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Standards & Regulations

All of our systems are designed to a set of Standards and Regulations. Some of these are, but not limited to:

BS5839-1:2017 – Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings – Part 1: Code of practice for design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of systems in non-domestic premises

BS6266:2011 – Fire protection for electronic equipment installations

BS7273-1:2006 – Electrical actuation of gaseous total flooding extinguishing systems

BS 7273-2:1992 – Mechanical actuation of gaseous total flooding and local application extinguishing systems

BS 5306-4:2001+A1: 2012 – Specification for carbon dioxide systems

BS EN 54 – Fire detection & alarm systems

BS EN 15004-1:2008 – Fixed firefighting systems. Gas extinguishing systems. Design, installation and maintenance

BS 1710:2014 – Specification for identification of pipelines and services

UL 300 – Standard for Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems for Protection of Commercial Cooking Equipment

Cannon Fire is a BAFE SP203-3 registered Company and Ansul® Authorised Distributors. As part of our accreditations, we undergo regular audits and assessments on our design processes, so you can rest assured knowing that your project will be handled with professionalism and efficiency. Our design team are also continuously looking at new technologies and developments within the Fire industry to be able to advise you in potential solutions to bespoke projects.

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