Halon (was A6 dash fires)

[Shaun Mullen]

I stand corrected.  Thank you.

Shaun

William Magliocco wrote:

> I beg to differ.  It is no longer installed in new
> fire suppresion systems due to the same types of
> problems that put R-12 and is putting R-22 out to
> pasture.
>
> Old systems can stay in place, just like in cars.
>
> Simply read the following:
>
> http://www.levitt-safety.com/systems/halon.htm
>
> http://www.chubb.co.uk/chserver/request/setTemplate:singlecontent/contentTypeA/webdoc/contentId/944/navId/00000200a00i00c
>
> http://www.epa.gov/Ozone/snap/fire/index.html
>
> As you can see, our euro friends are a bit more
> aggressive about getting rid of the stuff.
>
> To me, "obsolete" refers to something that is no
> longer made or is no longer supportable/soon to be
> unsupportable...it does NOT mean that the item no
> longer works.
>
> Using the HVAC world as an example, I am no expert but
> I do hold a EPA section 609 permit.  From that limited
> perspective, I will state that R-12 is a far better
> refrigerant than R-134a.  However, R-12 is no longer
> made or able to be legally imported into the US.  The
> feds have taxed r-12 into the stratosphere to force
> you to upgrade your car's A/C system or to simply junk
> the car.  The auto industry quit using R-12 in new
> cars about a decade ago.
>
> However, if you have a r-12 system in good shape you
> can spend the $50+ per pound for a recharge...
>
> If you're library has a good Halon system, great.
> Let's hope it stays that way.
>
> OAC-Audis use R-12 or R-134.  Some owners have fire
> suppresion systems in their cars.
>
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