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ecurie_ecosse
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Basil said:
That,or a sprinkler system.
Stuart.
( I have 1 extinguisher.)
sparkydave
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Don't forget to check those fire extinguishers periodically. Make sure the pressure gauge isn't falling from leaks, and make sure the discharge tube isn't filled with spider webs.
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Useful to mount them on a permanent, strong mount near the main exit(s).
I have two near my kitchen, too. Where more home fires start.
I have two near my kitchen, too. Where more home fires start.
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Also:
Once a month you should take them off the mount and SHAKE them. According to a friend of mine who works at a fire equipment company, this can prevent the valve from getting stuck or the gauge from giving a false reading.
I was at Lime Rock one time when a Spec-Renault went on fire. I grabbed a fire extinguisher from a nearby race car and ran to put out the fire. The gauge read FULL but the extinguisher was empty (luckily, someone else had an extinguisher that worked). We found out later that the car I had pulled the extinguisher from had been sitting for at least three years and this was it's first time back at the track.
Once a month you should take them off the mount and SHAKE them. According to a friend of mine who works at a fire equipment company, this can prevent the valve from getting stuck or the gauge from giving a false reading.
I was at Lime Rock one time when a Spec-Renault went on fire. I grabbed a fire extinguisher from a nearby race car and ran to put out the fire. The gauge read FULL but the extinguisher was empty (luckily, someone else had an extinguisher that worked). We found out later that the car I had pulled the extinguisher from had been sitting for at least three years and this was it's first time back at the track.
tony barnhill
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Hope you never use that Halon extinguisher, Bill....you might want to switch it for a CO2!TR6BILL said:
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70herald said:
Where it's readily reached... not hiding in the boot under everything.
I've got four- two in the car
ne under the passenger seat, one in the boot (on top); one in the garage by the door and another in the garage by my workbench on its rear wall.
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tony barnhill said:
I'll bite... why?
tony barnhill
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Have ya ever tried to clean up after Halon?aerog said:
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okiedokie, I'm confused. We've always used halon because it has the least impact on everything except the fire. Non-corrosive, non-staining, clear, evaporates completely, and no clean-up.
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No, you're correct. It is no longer being manufactured, similar to freon but you can still buy brand new halon extinguishers and the FAA still recommends them for aircraft. We just took delivery of a new airplane a couple months ago and it came standard with a halon extinguisher - but you can buy them for any application.
One manufacturer says this about the ban:
<span style="font-style: italic">Because Halon is a CFC, the production of Halon ceased on January 1, 1994, under the Clean Air Act. There is no cost-effective means of safely and effectively disposing of the Halon that has already been produced, therefore recycling and reusing the existing supply intelligently and responsibly to protect lives and property is the best solution.
The EPA recognizes that that Halon remains the most effective "clean" extinguishing agent available, despite its ozone depleting potential, and there are no federal or state regulations prohibiting the buying, selling or use of Halon extinguishers. All Halon available now is recycled so it is an environmentally responsible choice.</span>
There are also halon-like products on the market like "halotron" that are more environmentally friendly. The only immediate drawback is halotron requires roughly twice the amount of agent that halon does to do the same job. Size/weight isn't a huge issue for shop/automotive situations though and the overall effectiveness and cleanliness is still far better than dry powder.
One manufacturer says this about the ban:
<span style="font-style: italic">Because Halon is a CFC, the production of Halon ceased on January 1, 1994, under the Clean Air Act. There is no cost-effective means of safely and effectively disposing of the Halon that has already been produced, therefore recycling and reusing the existing supply intelligently and responsibly to protect lives and property is the best solution.
The EPA recognizes that that Halon remains the most effective "clean" extinguishing agent available, despite its ozone depleting potential, and there are no federal or state regulations prohibiting the buying, selling or use of Halon extinguishers. All Halon available now is recycled so it is an environmentally responsible choice.</span>
There are also halon-like products on the market like "halotron" that are more environmentally friendly. The only immediate drawback is halotron requires roughly twice the amount of agent that halon does to do the same job. Size/weight isn't a huge issue for shop/automotive situations though and the overall effectiveness and cleanliness is still far better than dry powder.