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FIRE SAFETY => Portable Firefighting Equipment => Topic started by: hughmccafferty on February 08, 2012, 12:45:11 AM
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Hi guys,
I was wondering what was the best extinguisher training rig that could fit in a small van?
What would the costs be?
Would i be better hiring one and if so where (i am in Glasgow).
I realise this has been a topic before but it was some time ago.
I ask you as experts who have used this type of kit.
Hugh
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Hugh
i currently have two different rigs and both fit into the back of a car or van, a colleague has a different rig which fits in his car, all work perfectly well. I spent quite some time looking at the different rigs on the market when I bought mine over 2 years ago and eventually came down on the side of one made by Anderson Fire & Rescue Equipment, not to far from you in Dumfries mainly because of the build quality.
The Anderson kit has a good set of control gear, waste bin, monitor, flammable liquid container and a decent size tray, all for just over £2000.
My other kit comes from a company in Loughborough, can't remember the name but I picked up a £1100 set on Ebay for just over £300 brand new.
All are easy to use and can be set up, tested and ready to go in 10 minutes. I know over £2000 seems a lot but my plan is for it to last 10 years hopefully with any testing and replacements and it is always on hand.
I did look at hiring on behalf of one company and it was about £300 for a week.
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Thanks Colonel!
Some great information there. I will ceretainly look at it.
£2000 does seam a lot though. I think i need to search ebay!
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Besides checking the conections on a regular basis for leaks and deterioration, is there a legal requirement to have these simulators checked by a gas safe engineer and a certificate of some sort issued?
Thanks
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hi Hugh,
I have one for sale as I have just retired. It is on the site under the 'Training section'