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FIRE SERVICE AND GENERAL FIRE SAFETY TOPICS => Technical Advice => Topic started by: spanner on March 14, 2010, 01:13:32 PM
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Hello guys,
Just want to bounce something off you.
If you were to replace an existing panel for a new one which is to be enclosed inside an IP65 enclosure with a glazed front due to the room’s environmental conditions, should there be an optical detector inside the enclosure? Enclosure is 1000x800x350mm
Thanks.
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Its always a good idea that 'the main panel' is always protected , and I even recommend this on a manual system .
I would think that if a fire occurred and it was the panel that started it , a large cloth would be needed to remove the egg off one's face.
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Yeah, there would be a certain amount of irony there.
I had already allowed for a device in the enclosure as its IP65 rated, but it’s just nice to get a second opinion.
I know in BS5839 there is a mention to fire panels being protected just wondered how far they go with it.
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If the panel is to be enclosed in IP65 enclosure do you have rated vents or are the batteries being charged elsewhere?
Many moons ago I had the same requirement and Yuasa was not happy with their batteries being charged in a sealed environment. They stated that even though the batteries were "sealed lead acid", they would vent hydrogen if over-heated or over-charged.
I ended up having to source specialist IP65 vents, the hair I tore out has yet to grow back!
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I did not even think about that, thanks :). Just one of those taken for granted things.
Where did you get your IP65 vents from and where they a standard size round cut out?
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The vents were very difficult to source try http://www.gore.com/en_xx/products/venting/protective/products/screw-in_holder.html (http://www.gore.com/en_xx/products/venting/protective/products/screw-in_holder.html) their customer service can be non-existent, but they do manufacture an IP65 rated vent.