fire extinguisher question
12-03-2013, 02:56 AM
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fire extinguisher question
Hello everyone,
I have gotten a hydrcarbon halogene fire extinguisher from a friend in the aviation industry.
Is this safe to use on turbines? :-)
gr. Koen
I have gotten a hydrcarbon halogene fire extinguisher from a friend in the aviation industry.
Is this safe to use on turbines? :-)
gr. Koen
12-03-2013, 03:56 AM
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http://www.fireandsafetycentre.co.uk...nguishers.html
Hi Koen
The conclusion of several threads was that it does no harm to the engine and will put fires out as well as any extinguisher. However, the EU rules ban its use except of certain specific areas. It is apparently illegal to own a Halon extinguisher, or use them and very difficult to dispose of. I would thank him and hand it back and use a CO2 extinguisher.
John
Hi Koen
The conclusion of several threads was that it does no harm to the engine and will put fires out as well as any extinguisher. However, the EU rules ban its use except of certain specific areas. It is apparently illegal to own a Halon extinguisher, or use them and very difficult to dispose of. I would thank him and hand it back and use a CO2 extinguisher.
John
12-03-2013, 04:33 AM
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As far as I can tell... it's a Halon 1211.
The short answer is... Yes, it will work.
The longer answer is.... it's was outlawed in the 90's as it is ozone depleting, and I believe in Europe, it's actually illegal to use. You will be better off finding a CO2.
The reason your buddy has it, is because they were pulled from air service in the 70's.
The short answer is... Yes, it will work.
The longer answer is.... it's was outlawed in the 90's as it is ozone depleting, and I believe in Europe, it's actually illegal to use. You will be better off finding a CO2.
The reason your buddy has it, is because they were pulled from air service in the 70's.
12-03-2013, 01:27 PM
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It's safe for the turbine, but don't breath it if you discharge it.
Personally, I wouldn't go but another if that one still has its charge. The halon police aren't gonna come to your door in the middle of the night and if you're worried about what your one bottle will do to the planet in the event of discharge then you're in the wrong hobby anyway ;-)
if you ARE environmentally concerned, then don't simply throw it away. You'll need to take it to a recycler and pay to have the halon disposed of properly.
Personally, I wouldn't go but another if that one still has its charge. The halon police aren't gonna come to your door in the middle of the night and if you're worried about what your one bottle will do to the planet in the event of discharge then you're in the wrong hobby anyway ;-)
if you ARE environmentally concerned, then don't simply throw it away. You'll need to take it to a recycler and pay to have the halon disposed of properly.
12-03-2013, 03:32 PM
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it is not harmful to your engine but you may have difficulty refilling it. CO2 extinguisher works as well, easier to buy, much cheaper and easy to get refilled.
