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Brand: Hughes Safety Showers
Hughes EXP-18GS/45G Unheated Safety Shower with Eye Wash
Description
The Hughes EXP-18GS/45G combines an overhead drench shower and a lidded eye/face wash on one stainless steel stand, the usual first choice for an indoor chemical handling area connected to the plant water main.
One stand for drench shower and eye/face wash
This is a plumbed-in, unheated floor mounted unit for people at risk of chemical splashes. The shower gives a minimum 76 litres per minute and the eye wash 12 litres per minute, the figures printed in the datasheet and in line with the ANSI Z358.1-2014 minimums quoted in the Hughes summary. The shower starts from a pull handle, and pulling the lid of the ASA eye wash down opens its valve; the lid keeps dust and debris off the diffusers.
The datasheet lists three versions of the same unit: EXP-18GS/45G, a DVGW version with a brass shower nozzle, and a green powder coated pipework version, EXP-18GS/45G(PC). The supplied sign carries inserts for mounting on the pipework or the pull handle.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | EXP-18GS/45G (also EXP-18GS/45G (DVGW) and EXP-18GS/45G(PC)) |
| Pipework and fittings | Stainless steel |
| Operating valve | Stainless steel, full bore, stay open ball valve |
| Shower nozzle | Injection moulded nylon 6 (brass on DVGW model) |
| Eye wash | ASA closed bowl |
| Eye wash diffusers | Chrome plated brass retaining ring, filter mesh, plastic body, dust covers |
| Standard finish | Polished brush |
| Water inlet | 1 1/4 in female BSP |
| Operating pressure | 2 to 6 bar g (29 to 87 psi); higher with optional pressure reducing valve |
| Minimum flow rates | Shower 76 L/min (20 US gal/min); eye wash 12 L/min (3 US gal/min) |
| Ambient temperature | 5 to 35 C (41 to 95 F) |
| Operation | Shower: pull handle; eye wash: pull lid down |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 496 x 782 x 2320 mm |
| Weight | 17 kg (37 lb) |
Installing it where it will actually be used
The datasheet limits ambient temperature to 5 to 35 C, so the unit belongs indoors or in a conditioned shelter where the pipework cannot freeze or overheat. EN15154 as summarised by Hughes asks for equipment within about 20 metres, or 10 seconds, of the hazard with no stairs or obstacles in the path, in a clearly lit position, with a safety sign to ISO 7010. It also asks for 400 mm clear around the shower head centre and an entrance width of at least 800 mm.
The inlet is 1 1/4 inch female BSP, which needs a larger branch than a typical eye wash. Pipe it from a main that can supply 76 litres per minute while neighbouring services are running, and flush the line before commissioning.
| Hughes model | Configuration | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| EXP-20GS/45G | Floor mounted shower with body spray and eye wash | Indoor, extra lower-body rinse |
| STD-SD-31K | Multi-nozzle cubicle shower, GRP enclosure | Full-body drench with drain sump |
| LAB-18GS/34G | Floor mounted laboratory shower with eye wash | Laboratories, light duty |
| LAB-23GS/V | Ceiling mounted laboratory shower | Space-limited laboratories |
Options and what to confirm before ordering
Listed options are a walk-on foot panel or foot treadle, shower and eye wash sign, lighting, audible and visual alarm, thermostatic mixing valve, pressure reducing valve, a shower rose, a handheld eye, face and body shower, a modesty curtain, GRP safety barriers and a deluge tester kit. Confirm the supply pressure against the 2 to 6 bar range, the finish and DVGW requirement, the floor fixing and whether tepid water is needed, because the unit has no heating or cooling of its own.
How the Hughes EXP-18GS/45G works
The unit is connected to the plant water main. Pulling the handle opens the stainless steel ball valve and water falls from the overhead shower nozzle. Pulling the lid of the eye wash down opens its own valve and water flows from the diffusers. Both stay open until they are closed by hand.
Where the EXP-18GS/45G is used
- Indoor chemical handling areas
- Laboratories
- Battery charging rooms
- Process plant work areas
- Areas connected to a plant water main
Selection checklist for the EXP-18GS/45G
- Hazardous substances present
- Water main pressure
- Indoor or outdoor position
- Ambient temperature
- Floor space
- Nozzle material
- Pipework finish
- Distance from the hazard
Installation, commissioning and maintenance notes for the EXP-18GS/45G
Fix the stand to the floor in a clear, well lit position with a short and unobstructed path from the hazard. Connect the water inlet and flush the line before use. Test the shower and the eye wash on a regular schedule and record the result. Keep the eye wash lid closed so dust stays off the diffusers.
Requesting a quotation for the Hughes EXP-18GS/45G
Please send the site, the hazard, the water pressure and the finish you need. Seven Star LLC serves industrial customers in Oman and the GCC and replies with a quotation based on the information provided.
EXP-18GS/45G unit type
It is a plumbed-in, unheated floor mounted safety shower with an eye and face wash.
EXP-18GS/45G stand
The shower and the eye wash share one stainless steel stand.
EXP-18GS/45G typical use
It is the usual first choice for an indoor chemical handling area connected to the plant water main.
EXP-18GS/45G shower flow
The minimum shower flow rate is 76 litres per minute.
EXP-18GS/45G eye wash flow
The minimum eye wash flow rate is 12 litres per minute.
EXP-18GS/45G shower operation
The shower starts from a pull handle.
EXP-18GS/45G eye wash operation
Pulling the eye wash lid down opens its valve.
EXP-18GS/45G eye wash lid
The lid keeps dust and debris off the diffusers.
EXP-18GS/45G pipework
The pipework and fittings are stainless steel.
EXP-18GS/45G operating valve
The operating valve is a full bore, stay open stainless steel ball valve.
EXP-18GS/45G shower nozzle
The shower nozzle is injection moulded nylon.
EXP-18GS/45G brass nozzle version
One listed version has a brass shower nozzle.
EXP-18GS/45G powder coated version
Another listed version has green powder coated pipework.
EXP-18GS/45G eye wash bowl
The eye wash is an ASA closed bowl.
EXP-18GS/45G diffusers
The diffusers have a chrome plated brass retaining ring, a filter mesh, a plastic body and dust covers.
EXP-18GS/45G finish
The standard finish is polished brush.
EXP-18GS/45G water inlet
The water inlet is 1 1/4 inch female BSP.
EXP-18GS/45G operating pressure
The operating pressure is 2 to 6 bar g, and a pressure reducing valve is optional for higher pressure.
EXP-18GS/45G ambient range
The ambient temperature range is 5 to 35 degrees C.
EXP-18GS/45G dimensions
The size is 496 x 782 x 2320 mm.
EXP-18GS/45G weight
The weight is 17 kg.
EXP-18GS/45G safety sign
The supplied sign carries inserts for mounting on the pipework or the pull handle.
Safety shower records for the EXP-18GS/45G
Record each test, the flow check and the name of the person who carried it out.
Choosing the right EXP-18GS/45G version
Choose the standard, brass nozzle or powder coated version from the site finish needs.
Documents and quotation
Two Hughes documents are linked from this page: the English datasheet for EXP-18GS/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-18GS/45G and related Hughes models once the request states the supply pressure, the floor and drain arrangement, and the standard the project specification calls for. More site safety equipment is listed under Safety and PPE.
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About brand
Hughes Safety Showers is a UK manufacturer of emergency safety showers, eye/face washes and decontamination equipment, headquartered in Stockport, England. The company traces its origin to JD Hughes Fabrications, founded in 1950, which began to manufacture emergency shower and eye wash equipment specifically in 1968, and it is now part of the Justrite Safety Group.
Emergency showers and eye washes
The Hughes range covers indoor and outdoor tank fed and plumbed-in safety showers, plumbed and self-contained eye washes, mobile safety showers and portable decontamination showers, built to meet EN15154 and ANSI Z358.1-2014. Models are offered for cold climates, hot climates and hazardous areas, and the company brochure lists ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification.
Hughes equipment at Seven Star LLC
Seven Star LLC lists selected Hughes safety showers and eye washes with the manufacturer datasheet for each model, so the configuration, water supply and temperature range can be checked before a request for quotation. State the hazard, supply pressure, ambient temperature range and any hazardous-area class when asking for a quotation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does EXP-18GS/45G include?
An overhead shower and a lidded ASA closed bowl eye/face wash on a stainless steel stand.
What flow rates does it deliver?
At least 76 L/min from the shower and 12 L/min from the eye wash.
What supply pressure is needed?
2 to 6 bar g, with a pressure reducing valve available for higher pressures.
Is a DVGW version available?
Yes. The datasheet lists EXP-18GS/45G (DVGW) with a brass shower nozzle.
What is the ambient temperature range?
5 to 35 C, so it is an indoor or sheltered unit.
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