andy
Member
Hi, i bought a 2KG CO2 fire extinguisher a few weeks ago. I haven't set it up yet as my present 500g unit was still working and chucking out bubbles.
However, it run out last night so time to get the FE cranked up along with my new solenoid.
I dismantled the 500g until and went to get the FE which has been happily sitting in the conservatory (heated) since mid Jan. The first thing that struck me was how light the FE was !!! I said to the mrs that it felt very light indeed....almost too light.
I set it all up, tested for leaks with soapy water and opened the handle. The Bar gauge went to just under 4 straight away. I opened the main valve and then the needle valve 9making sure the solenoid was open) and i started getting bubbles. I set this at about 2bps.
But the bar gauge has dropped down to just over 1 ....does this sound right as my 500g ran at just under 2 !!!!
Am i panicing over nothing !!! ???
Many thanks
Andy
However, it run out last night so time to get the FE cranked up along with my new solenoid.
I dismantled the 500g until and went to get the FE which has been happily sitting in the conservatory (heated) since mid Jan. The first thing that struck me was how light the FE was !!! I said to the mrs that it felt very light indeed....almost too light.
I set it all up, tested for leaks with soapy water and opened the handle. The Bar gauge went to just under 4 straight away. I opened the main valve and then the needle valve 9making sure the solenoid was open) and i started getting bubbles. I set this at about 2bps.
But the bar gauge has dropped down to just over 1 ....does this sound right as my 500g ran at just under 2 !!!!
Am i panicing over nothing !!! ???
Many thanks
Andy