VW Aircooled Fire Suppression system Early bay discount

[VW Aircooled Works]

Just a quick note, if you check in technical or the trader thread we are offering a special discount deal to the Early Bay forum. The offer price applies with immediate effect as the interest is such that we will surely hit the 20 units, so might as well make it simple.

 

[VW Aircooled Works]

Ok, to kick this off I feel that it will be no problem selling 20 units thru the forum, based on launch sales at Volksworld last month.

I would offer the early bay forum a discount price of £175 for the complete kit that includes all fittings, cables and fuses, drill bit, brackets, fitting instructions and the standard 65mm diameter LED under dash mount display and SS bracket.

We also offer a chrome LED that will fit into the dash if you have pre-existing holes and this fits into a 8mm hole. In addition there is a deluxe audible alarm that is 52mm same as VDO gauges. Discount prices on these would be £5.00 for the chrome LED and £65 for the deluxe alarm. These add a bit extra styling but the standard 65mm gauge is more than serviceable.

I would propose a process of running this post as a 'I commit to buy one' list and I will send payment details to each person via PM. As soon as payment is received I can post from stock. Let me know whether you want standard kit, chrome upgrade or deluxe upgrade.

regards
Peter
VW Aircooled Works

 

[VW Aircooled Works]

Hi, VW Aircooled works are the UK supplier of a new gas system that we have designed especially for vw campers. our website is http://www.vwaircooledworks.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.

benefits over the loop systems and the other DIY systems can be summarised as follows:

This CE approved automated system is temperature activated at 79°C. When activated the system releases a heptafluoropropane gas at 240 psi, through a 360o diffuser which will provide fire protection covering maximum area 0.71M3. (A typical engine bay is 0.35M3). This product is fully approved for use within occupied spaces because it suppresses the fire by chemical means rather than oxygen depletion. With the engine and electrics being located in the back of a camper van the possibility of a fire whilst driving is greatly increased. This system will react before you can be out of the van to manually extinguish the fire.

Gas is the most effective fire suppression medium on the market for vehicles. The major advantage is that no residue is left within the engine bay. Powder and foam extinguishers once activated leave harmful corrosive residue in the engine bay that must be removed prior to the engine being started again. With the Fireboy system once the gas has dispersed the engine can be run instantly without the need for cleaning.

As the primary function of the gas is to stop the reaction of the fire, there is no issue with the airflow coming from the air vents. The volume of air entering the 'sealed' engine bay is relatively small and the gas displaced will not be forced out of the engine bay by the air entering the vents. The gas is effective at low concentration levels (6%) so you are assured that the fire will be quenched rapidly to minimize damage to the engine bay.

This fully automated heat activated system has four main effects upon discharge.
• The gas automatically extinguishes the fire
• Rapid cooling effect which prevents the fire reigniting once the engine bay lid is opened.
• If a manual fuel pump is present the gas automatically stalls the engine so preventing further fuel being pumped into the engine bay. If an electronic fuel pump is present the fire suppression dashboard sensor can be installed on the negative side of the switch, so when the system is activated the fuel pump is also cut off, even if the ignition is still on.
• The dashboard light will alert the driver that the fire extinguisher has gone off.

If anybody is interested in a group purchase happy to support as VWs are our passion and we want to ensure that the vans out there are protected to the best possible level. Other systems risk luring people into a false sense of security.

regards
Peter Shaw

 

[Weeman]

I've done a lot of reading up on other systems and this one beats em hands down ,, no mess and no need to strip ur lump it's a no brainier ppl
!!!Got mine already!! turned up the next day

 

[VW Aircooled Works]

Just to make things simpler and give you a better deal revised offering now with the in dash chrome LED as part of the std kit free of charge.

To make things simpler I would offer the forum a discount price of £175 for the complete kit that includes all fittings, cables and fuses, drill bit, brackets, fitting instructions and the standard 65mm diameter LED under dash mount display and SS bracket. We will also now include a quality Chrome in dash LED as part of the standard kit, if people prefer that to the under dash indicator.

In addition there is a deluxe audible alarm that is 52mm same as VDO gauges. The system with the deluxe alarm option is £240. This adds a bit extra styling but the standard 65mm gauge is more than serviceable.

All prices are UK delivered prices by UK Mail courier

 

[VW Aircooled Works]

Hi, Have a new batch of 20 units under pressure test at the moment. I have 3 orders that will be shipped out Wednesday to arrive Thursday.


Thank you to all for the great comments and I am pleased people are happy with our speed of supply and quality of what they are purchasing. The sun is shining today and we are only 2 weeks away from the brilliant Stanford Hall show. Looking forward to it come and say hello at our stand near the food area (i think, does little for the diet ) cheers Peter.

 

[VW Aircooled Works]

New batch of fire extinguishers have been released from pressure testing and are ready for despatch.

Sorry for the couple of days delay, the outstanding orders will all be shipped tomorrow.

Once again a big thank you for all the support and any questions or help just drop us a line

Kind Regards
Colleen
VW Aircooled Works

 

[VW Aircooled Works]

Thought it would be useful to add that this clean gas agent is stipulated under the NASCAR regulations and must be fitted in these vehicles. The gas is HFC227ea that is in our system and it made by the likes of Dupont, they refer to it as their product FM200.

I have attached a their fact sheet showing that this clean gas agent is part of the NASCAR regulations rather than foam or powder.

If its good enough for NASCAR then I need to say little else.

 

[VW Aircooled Works]

Hi

Thanks to every one who has sent messages saying they will visit us at Stanford hall. Our trade stand is not in the main trade area but near the children's fair and food area. You should find a bright yellow and white splitty with a black and orange gazebo, hopefully surrounded by children as my wife does the kids circus toys, so we will be trading together.

Hope to see you there, if you are planning to purchase a system at Stanford hall, just mention to us its because of the early bay forum and we will honor the £175 discount group buy price offered.

Hope the sun stays for the weekend.

Regards
Peter
VW Aircooled Works

 

[GOM68]

Hi there,

Really interested in one of these, however I have a question, (might be a stupid so apologies in advance!)

If there were to be an unfortunate event and the system is deployed, can it be refilled with gas, or is it a throw away system?

Regards

GOM

 

[VW Aircooled Works]

Hi GOM,

thanks for your question, think it has been covered but no worries.

If system pressure drops or is accidentally activated (unlikely as the temperature vial is enclosed in a metal cage but remote possibility) this can be refilled. If the pressure drops within 3 years it is covered by the warranty, contact me and we send on exchange basis one to you by courier. If accidental discharge the current cost of refill is £25 including courier.

If the system is activated by fire then unfortunately this would not be refillable. Under CE regulations as with all fire equipment if activated by fire then it is not permitted to refill it. This is because of the likelihood that the seals and internal components have been damaged by the fire.

If you are unfortunate enough to have a fire and the system deploys to extinguish the fire I am sure at the time we can sort a fair price out.

Kind regards

Peter

 

[GOM68]

Hi Peter,

Many thanks for clarifying!

Sounds like an excellent system and at a good price!

Once I have sorted my van and it is running properly, I will be knocking on your door!!

GOM

 

[VW Aircooled Works]

See you all at Stanford Hall

 

[vagcar]

Had a good chat with Peter yesterday who ran through absolutely everything we needed to know with his system, this guys done his research and made available what certainly seems a very safe, fast reacting and easy to fit extinguisher system which can be fit either virtically or horizontally in the upper areas of the engine bay, it's design allows displacement of gas evenly in a 360 degree discharge. With its over capacity capabilities lets hope its more than suffice should any of us be unfortunate enough to have an engine bay fire. What's more its proven time over working in nascar vehicles.....
Up for a great buy!!

 

[VW Aircooled Works]

Hi - Thank you for the great feedback.

what a brilliant show, not to sure where all the sun has gone since though.

Any issue with the install drop us a line more than happy to advise.

kind regards
peter
vw aircooled works

 

[onlybayinthevillage]

What is the shelf life of the cylinder. If you buy an extinguisher it usually has a use by date on it? How much are the cylinders to replace?

 

[VW Aircooled Works]

Hi

The cylinders are filled to order, they all come with a production date and a 3 year warranty from date of purchase this is on each extinguisher bottle. Each cylinder has a serial number and we issue a 3 year supply certificate, so any issues in that period VW aircooled works covers all collection and replacement costs. Each cylinder is pressure tested at 480psi and when filled to the operating pressure of 240psi they are QC tested for 48 hrs. This quality control process reduces the risk of any leakage to a minimum.

The system should last 10 years. Guidelines currently state that after 10 years the fire safety systems should be replaced or refilled.

At present the cost of a refill for a cylinder that is below pressure including carriage is £25.00.

Any fire extinguisher should be regularly checked for pressure to ensure active. The on board dash LED with this system makes it an easy process.

Hope this answers your question, please feel free to contact us if you require any other information

kind regards
colleen
vw aircooled works.

 

[VW Aircooled Works]

Hi

As the forum was down for a while and we are still getting enquiries on regular basis we will run the group offer until after Stonor Park.

We will be trading at Stonor, jointly with my wife so look out for the orange and black Cafe De Circe Gazebo and our yellow/white splittie.

Lots of people want to see it in the flesh before they buy so only fair to run it until after Stonor. Mention the forum and you will get forum price on the standard and deluxe systems. We also are show casing our carbon monoxide 12 Volt direct wired detectors and a snazzy solenoid cut off propane/butane/CNG gas detector, cuts of the gas if the sampler detects a leak.

look forward to seeing you, cheers
Peter

 

[VW Aircooled Works]

Been asked about the CO detector:

Thanks for the interest and yes these are a must have for any van with a heater or cooking facility.







The pictures show that this is a retro looking piece of kit, manufactured in the USA and a sophisticated micro processor. Here goes the technical bit.

The majority of the cheap systems out there only actuate at high concentrations and also are prone to giving nuisance alarms that are misleading and a pain. Carbon monoxide poisoning works by accumulating in the blood stream, and in effect killing you slowly!

The system will alarm instantly if levels of 10% COHb are detected, but also has a smart micro processor that accumulates the information and determines when an alarm level as been reached. For example at a very low level of 70ppm over 240 minutes the alarm will sound.

Mild CO poisoning is evident by slight headaches, nausea (non alcohol induced I may add) and flu like symptons.
Medium exposure is severe throbbing headache, drowsiness and fast heart beat. All way through to unconsciousness.

Whatever you buy please make sure that the system has these features, as many don't. Save a few quid but risk much more.

OK I have pitched the price as best I can considering this is a very tidy piece of USA manufactured kit,we usually retail this at £75. As a forum price purchased together with a Fireboy system would be UK Delivered £61.50 and if purchased separately will be £68.00.

regards
peter

 

[VW Aircooled Works]

New batch of systems on the way down to Stonor Park show this Sunday. We have a couple of systems being picked up and several people popping in to see it in the flesh. If you mention the forum when you come on the stand I will honour the price.

Have the standard system, deluxe system, Carbon Monoxide detectors and the gas leak solenoid cut off at the show.

cheers
Peter
VW Aircooled Works