Hughes EXP-EJ-5GS/45G Jacketed Safety Shower with Eye Wash

The Hughes EXP-EJ-5GS/45G is a combination shower and eye/face wash whose pre-insulated outer jacket protects the water in the pipework from direct sun.

A solar-protected shower for warm climates

Direct sunlight heats exposed stainless pipework and the water inside it. This model wraps the pipework in polyurethane foam insulation with a medium density polyethylene impact resistant outer casing, which the datasheet describes as a barrier against solar radiation. The ASA eye wash lid is chemical and UV resistant and shields the bowl and diffusers from dust, dirt and debris.

The shower delivers 76 litres per minute of potable water when the pull rod is operated, and the eye wash gives 12 litres per minute with a gentle action; both meet the minimum flows in EN15154 and ANSI Z358.1-2014 as stated in the datasheet. The listed ambient range is 0 to 55 C, so the unit covers hot outdoor conditions and light cold, but it is not a freeze-proof design.

Technical specifications

Jacketed or self-draining: choosing between the hot-climate models

Hughes offers two main answers to sun-heated pipework. The self-draining EXP-SD-18GS/45G lets standing water run out after use, while this jacketed unit keeps the water in the pipe shielded and slower to heat. The jacket suits sites where a shower may sit unused for long periods and the first water out matters, whereas the self-draining design suits frequent testing where draining is acceptable.

The inlet is 1 1/4 inch male BSP and the supply must be 2 to 6 bar g, with a pressure reducing valve available above that. Weekly activation, as the standards summaries advise, will flush the pipework; plan where the 76 litres per minute is discharged, and record the temperature of the first water out as part of that test.

Options and what to confirm before ordering

Listed options are a foot panel or treadle, shower sign, shower and eye wash sign, lighting, audible and visual alarm, thermostatic mixing, freeze protection and pressure reducing valves, a shower rose, a modesty curtain and a deluge tester kit. Confirm the highest and lowest ambient temperatures, the inlet type, the base fixing and whether a hazardous-area rating is needed, since no electrical rating is printed for the standard unit.

How the Hughes EXP-EJ-5GS/45G works

A person pulls the shower rod and the stay-open ball valve lets water flow from the overhead nozzle. A pull on the eye wash lid starts the eye wash. The pipework sits inside an insulated jacket. The jacket shields the water in the pipe from the sun.

Where the EXP-EJ-5GS/45G is used

• Outdoor chemical areas
• Hot climate sites
• Loading and unloading areas
• Tank farms
• Process plant work areas

Selection checklist for the EXP-EJ-5GS/45G

• Sun exposure of the site
• Jacketed or self-draining design
• Water supply flow
• Water supply pressure
• Inlet thread
• Ambient range
• Floor space
• Testing frequency

Installation, commissioning and maintenance notes for the EXP-EJ-5GS/45G

Fix the base to the floor and connect the 1 1/4 in male BSP inlet. Flush the line before first use. Test the shower and the eye wash each week. Keep a clear path to the unit. The unit is not a freeze-proof design.

Requesting a quotation for the Hughes EXP-EJ-5GS/45G

Please send the water supply data and the site conditions. Seven Star LLC serves industrial customers in Oman and the GCC and replies with a quotation based on the information provided.

EXP-EJ-5GS/45G unit type

It is a jacketed combination shower and eye and face wash.

EXP-EJ-5GS/45G insulation

The pipework has polyurethane foam insulation.

EXP-EJ-5GS/45G outer casing

The outer casing is impact resistant medium density polyethylene.

EXP-EJ-5GS/45G shower flow

The shower flow is 76 litres per minute.

EXP-EJ-5GS/45G eye wash flow

The eye wash flow is 12 litres per minute.

EXP-EJ-5GS/45G pipework

The pipework and fittings are stainless steel.

EXP-EJ-5GS/45G valve

The valve is a full bore, stay open ball valve.

EXP-EJ-5GS/45G eye wash bowl

The ASA eye wash lid resists chemicals and UV.

EXP-EJ-5GS/45G water inlet

The inlet is 1 1/4 in male BSP.

EXP-EJ-5GS/45G operating pressure

The operating pressure is 2 to 6 bar g.

EXP-EJ-5GS/45G ambient range

The ambient range is 0 to 55 degrees C.

EXP-EJ-5GS/45G dimensions

The size is 339 x 792 x 2316 mm.

EXP-EJ-5GS/45G weight

The weight is 25 kg.

Safety shower records for the EXP-EJ-5GS/45G

Record the weekly test date, the flow check and the person who tested it.

Choosing the right EXP-EJ-5GS/45G design

Choose the jacketed unit where the shower may sit unused for long periods.

Documents and quotation

Two Hughes documents are linked from this page: the English datasheet for EXP-EJ-5GS/45G and the installation, operation and maintenance guide for its family, both unaltered. Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier in Muscat and prepares quotations for EXP-EJ-5GS/45G and related Hughes models once the request states the minimum and maximum ambient temperature, the zone and gas group where relevant, and the supply route. More site safety equipment is listed under Safety and PPE.