Safe Disposal Not only is it illegal to own a Halon fire extinguisher not covered by these exemptions it is also illegal to simply dump them or discharge the contents. Fire and Safety Centre can arrange collection and safe disposal please note this is a chargeable service and is priced per kg or you can contact your Local Council Waste Management department for advice.
Identification Older Halon extinguishers are normally colour coded British Racing Green so are easy to spot but variants on this colour are out there. The military use dark bottle green as you might expect and yellow and gold also turn up.
They are now also supplied red with a green colour flash. You are most likely to come across a Green Halon fire extinguisher in an Aircraft where they are still permitted in the absence of an approved replacement.
Alternatives Because of the strict regulations governing the storage and use of Halon it is not possible for Fire and Safety Centre to stock or sell this type of fire extinguisher.
We offer two alternatives. For general portable use CO2 extinguishers provide the same protection for sensitive electronics and valuables. In fixed applications for example in boats, switch rooms, plant and machinery we offer FE automatic fire extinguishers which is a more environmentally safe, non corrosive and non conductive gas based system. Create your account Lost password? First name. Last name. Fire Safety Fire Extinguishers.
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Halon should remain available for many years. The first generation of Halon replacement agents are now commercially available. None of these agents is a direct replacement, meaning they cannot be substituted for Halon in current systems without modifications. Changes needed may include additional storage cylinders, piping or nozzle changes or seals and gasket replacements. Most of these agents will be utilized in new systems. Some of these agents will be used to replace Halon in a specific market segment and do not have a universal application, while others will be more broadly used.
Market forces could cause some agents to drop from production. All are considered clean agents, i. Some are considered halocarbon agents. These contain as primary components one or more organic compounds containing one or more of the elements fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine. The other extinquishants are considered inert gas agents. These contain as primary components one or more of the gases helium, neon, argon, nitrogen, or carbon dioxide.
Tests have shown that all the agents are effective in extinguishing fires within the occupancies or hazards they were designed to protect when the agent delivered is at the density prescribed by the manufacturer. These systems are designed and installed with equipment similar to those used with Halon or carbon dioxide systems. A second generation of agents is already being tested.
National testing laboratories, such as Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Systems using clean agents should meet the standards set forth in NFPA The system, components and agent should be listed by a recognized testing agency.
There are also other methods of protecting hazards or special occupancies in lieu of Halon. Some methods are emerging technologies, while others are very traditional approaches. Carbon dioxide, foam, sprinkler, deluge and fire detection systems all can provide acceptable levels of protection when properly matched to the hazard.
New technologies include water mist systems, air sampling detection systems, and particulate aerosol systems. Water mist is showing much promise. Water at high pressure is discharged through special nozzles that create water droplets of extremely small size. The mist suppresses fire by a combination of heat extraction, oxygen displacement and blocked radiant heat.
Very little water is needed; in some applications less than 2 liters is used. There are no federal or state regulations prohibiting the buying, selling, or using a Halon extinguisher or fire suppression system. Halon is a liquefied, compressed gas that extinguishes fires by reacting with the fire's elements and breaks the chemical chain reaction.
A fire needs three elements to sustain — oxygen, heat, and fuel. When you disrupt or remove an element, the fire cannot sustain itself. Overall, Halon is safe around humans and can be used in occupied spaces. Halon suppression systems became widely properly because Halon is a low-toxicity, chemically stable compound that does not damage sensitive equipment, documents, and valuable assets.
Halon fire suppression systems are still used in places like computer and communication rooms and in several military applications, including on ships, aircrafts, and tanks. The FAA also continues to recommend Halon fire extinguishers for aircrafts because of its effectiveness and ability to be used in closed spaces. There are two sources for Halon to recharge your halon fire extinguisher or fire suppression system. The first is from distributors that have stored quantities of Halon for sale.
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