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carl(at)flyers.freeserve.
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 Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:41 am Post subject: Europa-List: fire extinguisher |
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I may be wrong Danni but I think Halon extinguishers are now no longer
available in the UK anyway (aka BCF bromo chloro fluorethane) because they
are considered harmful to the environment.
Legislation prohibits the sale of halon products from December 31st 2002. -
NO IM NOT WRONG !!! http://www.mfs-fire-extinguishers.co.uk/halon.htm
The only other alternative suitable for aircraft use are dry powder. Water
is unsuitable for aircraft use and too heavy and foam although acceptable is
also too heavy. CO2 is probably the best substitute but again too heavy for
aircraft use.
Halon if you can get it is undoubtedly the best as it is effective against a
wide range of fires and wont damage the aircraft structure, engine or wiring
if used. I have seen all of the above used in real life and used properly
the Halon variety is by far the best - note Halon is extremely toxic in
confined spaces (you wouldnt want to use it in an enclosed cockpit).
We have a Halon extinguisher 3kg but its getting on a bit (it had a twin but
I accidentally set it off in the garage by mistake last week - but at least
it proved the thing worked).
Good luck in your search.
Carl Pattinson
G-LABS
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| Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:50 am Post subject: Europa-List: fire extinguisher |
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Exceptions for Usage of Halon Fire Extinguishers
There are only three main exceptions for Halon fire extinguisher usage; in
aircraft, military use including vehicles and fuel installations, and in the
Channel Tunnel. So, don't worry if you spot a green Halon fire extinguisher
on an airplane - it's allowed to be there!
It appears I am wrong regarding the use of Halon extinguishers. Apparently
Aircraft use is exempt from the ruling. The question is where to get them
from.
I note they are widely available in the USA but suspect importing them into
the UK would present a problem.
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