Ok, who carries a Halon Fire Extinguisher? I have an ABC, but I have seen what they leave behind and am thinking of buying a Halon. But have you seen the price
Do you Halon?
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Emptybrass
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I don't think they use halon anymore. I think back in 94 they stopped the mfg of it. There are ozone safe alternates out there. You can get yourself a co2 one and still have the next to nothing clean up if needed
The co2 or other oxygen displacer gas can cause more problems on class a material. (Wood,paper)
Good to use on class b and c (petrol fuels and electrical)
Now to know the common abc extinguisher. Makes a heck of a mess when discharged but works on most fires.
Never know when you might need which one. Get a gas one and a small abc. So you can pick the right tool for the job.
The co2 or other oxygen displacer gas can cause more problems on class a material. (Wood,paper)
Good to use on class b and c (petrol fuels and electrical)
Now to know the common abc extinguisher. Makes a heck of a mess when discharged but works on most fires.
Never know when you might need which one. Get a gas one and a small abc. So you can pick the right tool for the job.
Jackal01
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Halon is not made anymore since (1994, like emptybrass said)) it contained CFCs however Halotron is an alternative that is just as effective. They are expensive but worth the coin since it is a clean agent which won't require clean up. ABCs work on most everything however the powder is corrosive so after use, around electronics or sensitive equipment it is imperative to do a thorough clean up.
As suggested the best route, I believe, would be to have a 5lb ABC and a 5lb Halotron. That would be about a $250 investment but beats having to replace more equipment due to the fire and cleanup. A Halotron extinguisher is on my list of wants.
As suggested the best route, I believe, would be to have a 5lb ABC and a 5lb Halotron. That would be about a $250 investment but beats having to replace more equipment due to the fire and cleanup. A Halotron extinguisher is on my list of wants.
You can still find Halon. But I think as stated the ideal option would be to have two. I'll keep my ABC and invest in a Halon or new substitute. Thanks for a the input!
Jackal01
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There is no real point in buying a Halon because if you discharge it the recharge fee is expensive or it may not be able to be recharged if the local company doesn't refill them. Halton isn't manufactured however I believe they will still refill and recharge Halon for a premium. Best is to just buy Halontron.
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Emptybrass
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It not dangerous. You just need to know what you are dealing with. If I try to it out a paper fire with halon it would likely spread as the gas(halon) moves the combustible material. Like wise is I spray a dry chem near a person they would end up coughing/trouble breathing. Right tool for the right job, makes everything easier.
Emptybrass
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I know what you where saying. While you are right. As it removing the oxygen in its environment you must get below the lel for it to become dangerous. 19.5% oxygen, all I was staying to must choose the right tool for the job. Halon is a great agent to remove fire. Co2 will do the same at about 1/2 the cost. Everything we do has a risk you/we must know this risk as progress forward. Thank you for the danger part that I left out.
JeepinLife
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I have halon
engineman1031
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I'm an engineer in the navy and halon isn't the best for your typical car fire. Since on a vehicle most are electrical issues CO2 is best and what we use for electrical fires. Now if you had a fuel fire a solid type extinguisher would be best. Overall for the cost and usability CO2 is best.