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Brand: Hughes Safety Showers
Hughes OptiWash Wall Mounted 38 L Gravity Fed Eye Wash
Description
The Hughes OptiWash is a slimline wall mounted self-contained eye/face wash with a 38 litre tank, for locations with no continuous potable water supply.
A wall mounted eye wash with its own water
The datasheet says the 38 litre (10 US gal) tank delivers a controlled flow of at least 1.5 litres per minute for 15 minutes, meeting EN15154 and ANSI Z358.1-2014 requirements as stated by the manufacturer. A pull down manifold starts the flow, and the delivery manifold drains unused water away, which reduces the risk of stagnating water becoming trapped. A wall mounting bracket is included.
The body is high visibility orange high density polyethylene with polypropylene spray heads, handles to aid installation and a wide filling opening. It is suitable for indoor use; optional insulated or heated jackets allow outdoor installation, which makes it relevant to hot and cold exposure alike. Empty weight is 5.8 kg and full weight 42 kg.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | OptiWash |
| Body and delivery manifold | High density polyethylene |
| Spray heads | Polypropylene |
| Standard finish | High visibility orange |
| Capacity | 38 L (10 US gal) |
| Flow rate | Minimum 1.5 L/min (0.4 US gal/min) for 15 minutes |
| Operation | Pull down manifold |
| Mounting | Wall mounting bracket included |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 450 x 186 x 774 mm (18 x 7.3 x 30 in) |
| Weight | Empty 5.8 kg (13 lb); full 42 kg (93 lb) |
Choosing between OptiWash, STD-68G and a plumbed unit
OptiWash is the wall mounted option; the STD-68G is a larger 45 litre unit for a table or wall, and the stainless STD-58G is pressurised. All three rely on stored water, so each needs a refill routine and a record of the last change. A plumbed unit is the better answer where a potable line is available.
Fix the bracket to a wall able to carry 42 kg when full, at a height that suits the eye wash operating position described by the standards summaries, in a clearly signed, lit place with a clear approach. If the location is outdoors, the manufacturer lists insulated and heated jackets, with a separate jacket datasheet, for cold and hot exposure; the standard unit is described as suitable for indoor use.
| Hughes model | Configuration | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| STD-68G | 45 L portable gravity fed eye wash | Table or wall mounted back-up |
| STD-58G | 28 L portable stainless eye wash | Secondary eye rinse |
| STD-38G | 15 L eye, face and body wash with handheld | Minor splash rinse |
| STD-40K/45G | Mobile 114 L shower and eye wash | Stand-by and shutdown cover |
Options and what to confirm before ordering
Listed options are an eye wash sign, an insulated jacket, a heated jacket, Hydroclenz for the eye wash and a water preservative additive. Confirm the wall construction, whether jackets are needed, the heated jacket supply, and the refill and inspection routine.
Documents and quotation
Two Hughes documents are linked from this page: the English datasheet for OptiWash 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 OptiWash and related Hughes models once the request states where the unit will be mounted, who will refill it, and the routine for water changes and tests. More site safety equipment is listed under Safety and PPE.
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About brand
Hughes Safety Showers is the British maker of emergency safety showers, eye and face wash stations, tank showers, heated and hazardous-area showers and decontamination units. John D. Hughes founded a pipework and pressure vessel business in 1950, and in 1968 formed JD Hughes Fabrications Ltd specifically to make emergency safety showers. The company is based in Stockport, England, and has been part of the US group Justrite Safety Group since June 2016.
Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier in Muscat. We list Hughes safety showers and eye washes with the manufacturer datasheet for each model, for plants, laboratories and contractors in Oman and the GCC.
Hughes Safety Showers company profile
| Origins | 1950, John D. Hughes's pipework and pressure vessel business for the chemical and petrochemical industries |
|---|---|
| Safety shower business | JD Hughes Fabrications Ltd, formed in 1968 |
| Headquarters | Stockport, England |
| Ownership | Justrite Safety Group since June 2016 |
| Product families | Plumbed and self-contained eye wash stations, combination safety showers, tank-fed showers, frost-protected and trace-heated units, explosion-proof units, portable decontamination showers |
Milestones
- 1950: John D. Hughes starts a fabrication business for pipework and pressure vessels.
- 1968: JD Hughes Fabrications Ltd is formed to make emergency safety showers and eye/face washes.
- Late 1970s: Tony Hughes, the founder's son, takes over the business.
- 2016: Hughes Safety Showers joins Justrite in June.
Hughes product series
Tank fed showers carry their own water supply: the EXP-J-14KS/1500 jacketed 1500 litre tank shower and the EXP-MH-14KS/350 immersion heated 350 litre tank shower. Plumbed-in showers include the EXP-18GS/45G and EXP-20GS/45G with eye wash and body spray, the self-draining EXP-SD-18GS/45G, the jacketed EXP-EJ-5GS/45G, the trace-heated EXP-AH-5GS/45G, the temperature controlled STD-TC-100KS/45G and the STD-SD-31K multi-nozzle cubicle shower. Laboratory models include the LAB-23GS/V and LAB-18GS/34G.
Mobile and portable units include the STD-40K/45G and the towable STD-MH-P-1200L heated shower, the MPC-H-2GS/11KS polar cubicle, the PORTAflex decontamination shower and the STD-68G, STD-58G and STD-38G self-contained eye wash stations.
Where Hughes safety showers are used
Chemical handling and dosing areas, refineries and gas plants, battery rooms, laboratories, remote sites without mains water, and hot climates where tempered water is needed. The range is built to EN 15154 and ANSI Z358.1, with versions for hazardous areas.
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Ordering Hughes equipment: what we need
State the model code, the hazard and chemicals involved, the water supply (mains pressure or tank), the ambient temperature range, whether heating or cooling is needed, any hazardous-area classification and the power supply available.
Facts checked against Hughes Safety Showers' published history and Justrite's 2016 announcement, October 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What capacity does OptiWash have?
38 litres (10 US gal).
How long does it flow?
At least 1.5 L/min for 15 minutes according to the datasheet.
How does the manifold avoid stagnant water?
The delivery manifold drains unused water away.
Can it be used outdoors?
The standard unit is for indoor use; insulated or heated jackets allow outdoor installation.
What is included?
A wall mounting bracket is included.
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