Yardsale Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 Do I need to have this serviced? It says service was due 5/17/2017. It has never been fired and gauge shows its good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorman Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 Pretty sure it's 2-years on the certification. S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBgotM Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 Does it need to be serviced by them or can you have it inspected by a local fire station and get certification? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snorman Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 1 hour ago, JBgotM said: Does it need to be serviced by them or can you have it inspected by a local fire station and get certification? We just bought a Lifeline system for a 2nd car and researched this. The Lifeline system needs to be returned to their facility in North Carolina for service and re-certification. We looked at Spa too. Spa systems have to be returned to a Spa service center to be re-certified. Any of the foam-based systems must be returned (to the manufacturer or service center) to be refilled/re-certified in order to maintain their SFI rating. Some dealers like Pegasus provide this service. S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 Check BimmerWorld also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremsen Posted July 18, 2017 Report Share Posted July 18, 2017 Each mfg has their own tools/replacement parts so they usually have to go back to the manufacturer or a servicing distributor. AFFF has a 2 year shelf life and must be emptied, cleaned and refilled (ie re-certified). It starts to break down and create a waxy substance that can clog lines and nozzles. You could probably wait until the off season without any issue as long as tech will still pass it. Just a heads up, I'm pretty sure you need to set off the cylinder (relieve pressure) before you can ship it. Shipping pressurized containers requires certifications, special labels, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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