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| eric9144 |
 May 31 2011, 02:57 PM
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So I've had a 1.25# Halon in my 914 for years, in fact I need to go and get it recharged...but what I'm wondering is, should I get a 2.5# extinguisher instead?
Looking @ that tiny 1.25 I'm just not sure if it's going to cut it or not (fortunately haven't been in a situation that needed it). I'm starting to see other types too, like Halotron and I'm wondering--stick to the Halon or explore other options... Throw in your 2 cents and let me know! Thanks! |
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| Elliot Cannon |
May 31 2011, 03:37 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None 
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I have a small Halon bottle in my car. It looks like Halitron is a replacement for Halon and is approved by the FAA Coast Guard etc. The problem with Halon is, it displaces the oxygen, so if you use it in a confined space, suffocation can be a problem. We used Halon in the airplanes I flew and were trained to make sure everyone has their oxygen mask on when using the Halon fire extinguisher, which is the first thing we would to anyway. (Duh!) At least in the car you can get out and get away. In a plane it takes awhile as some of my friends found out one day. A fire extinguisher is a good idea in ALL vehicles. The owner of this 914 might agree. A move to a bigger 2.5# I think would be wise.
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eric9144 Fire Extinguishers... May 31 2011, 02:57 PM
eric9144 Seeing the picture on the right in another thread ... May 31 2011, 03:40 PM Bruce Hinds One reason Halon is used in airplanes is that dry ... May 31 2011, 03:50 PM eric9144 Is Halatron like Halon?
I'm a Systems Enginee... May 31 2011, 03:56 PM montoya 73 2.0 I was told that any and all halon that still exist... May 31 2011, 04:01 PM carr914
I was told that any and all halon that still exis... May 31 2011, 05:15 PM jmill I would never use a dry chemical extinguisher in a... May 31 2011, 07:23 PM
GeorgeRud Foam is another option to halon and the like. The... May 31 2011, 08:11 PM |
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