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Post by Mr Stabby on May 1, 2018 20:30:04 GMT
Quick question, is this BSS compliant? I'm thinking the glass bowl may not be?  |
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2018 20:37:22 GMT
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Post by Mr Stabby on May 1, 2018 21:09:20 GMT
Yes, I have an aluminium bowl at the moment so I could just keep that. Is there any reason why a glass bowl would be unsafe in everyday use? I'm thinking that if it is a BSS fail then there must be some reason for that?
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Post by brummieboy on May 1, 2018 21:15:31 GMT
Glass breaks on impact, and is not rated fireproof enough.
Not my thoughts, but BSS writers
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Post by Telemachus on May 1, 2018 21:45:02 GMT
BSS requires filters to be fire proof at 600c for 2.5 minutes. Metal filter bowls are presumed compliant. Non-metal bowls will need to be marked as compliant with ISO10088 to be acceptable. So glass is not necessarily disallowed, it just depends on the markings.
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Post by TonyDunkley on May 2, 2018 5:29:57 GMT
Departing from the 'committee' mentality behind the Boat Safety Scheme regulations/stipulations, and substituting some 'real world' thinking and old fashioned good practice in it's place, the two most effective and useful engine space fire measures are primarily the means to shut-off the fuel supply at the tank from outside of the engine compartment, whatever form and size that compartment might take. Following up in a close second place is the ability, by way of some permanently installed means, to close off all engine space ventilation in the event of fire as thoroughly and effectively as is possible.
As far as I'm aware, the so-called BSS carries neither of these two requirements, and personally speaking, I would rate the obvious safety benefits of being able to visually check the state of of a primary filter/sedimenter, whilst underway and/or with the engine running, as way over and above having a filter unit that can happily sit in the middle of a raging fire for two and a half minutes.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2018 6:38:27 GMT
Yes, I have an aluminium bowl at the moment so I could just keep that. Is there any reason why a glass bowl would be unsafe in everyday use? I'm thinking that if it is a BSS fail then there must be some reason for that? Plenty of sea going vessels manage just fine with glass and no BSS, To be frank There are certain elements of the BSS fuel requirments that are utter bolloxs |
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Post by peterboat on May 2, 2018 8:15:46 GMT
Thats why I fitted a fuel guard I can see if their is a problem
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2018 8:32:52 GMT
Stabby can do the same with a clear bowl, all he needs do is be sure to change the fuel filter/bowl before the BSS - a bit like those (including me) that have to clear the crap out of the gas locker, hide the genny and spare petrol can etc etc.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2018 8:34:20 GMT
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Post by peterboat on May 2, 2018 12:45:14 GMT
The only issue I have with the cav setup is that they are so prone to have air leaks with all those seals, that and if you ever do have a fire and the glass bowl is at fault you have lost your boat as the insurance wont pay up
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