McMurdo Replacement HRU Kit for G8/E8 EPIRBs, 2-Year SOLAS-Compliant Service

Ensure the critical emergency functionality of your vessel's safety equipment with the McMurdo 23-145A Replacement Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) Kit. This essential component is designed to automatically deploy your Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) when submerged, providing a vital lifeline in distress situations. Utilizing the globally trusted Hammar H20e mechanism, this HRU guarantees a quick, reliable release without reliance on batteries, blades, or pyrotechnics. Compliant with international SOLAS and IMO standards, it is a crucial investment in marine safety. Upgrade your safety preparedness today.

• Automatic Activation: Engineered to reliably release your EPIRB when submerged between 1.5 and 4 meters, ensuring activation in emergencies.
• Trusted Mechanism: Integrates the world-renowned Hammar H20e hydrostatic release unit, providing a seamless and consistent deployment without requiring internal power.
• Broad Compatibility: A genuine replacement part for McMurdo SmartFind G8, E8, G8 AIS, SAFE, SAFEPRO, and SAFEPRO AIS Automatic Activation EPIRBs.
• Durable Construction: Crafted from corrosion-resistant, glass-fiber reinforced nylon for long-lasting performance in harsh marine environments.
• Certified Compliance: Meets stringent international safety standards, including SOLAS and IMO resolutions, and holds USCG Approval 160.062/6/0 & 160.162/4/0, ensuring regulatory adherence.
• Essential Maintenance: Features a critical 2-year service life, requiring replacement every two years to maintain optimal and reliable performance.
• Eco-Conscious Design: The old unit is 97% recyclable, supporting environmentally responsible disposal.
• Safety Specifications: Designed without a built-in strobe and does not float, maintaining the integrity of the EPIRB's float-free system.

• Weight: Approximately 80 g.
• Operating Temperature: -30°C to 65°C.
• Rope Cutting Capacity: Up to 9 mm (polyester) or 8 mm.

Ideal for commercial vessels, fishing boats, recreational craft, and offshore platforms requiring robust and compliant emergency beacon release.