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Offline Jonny Hotnuts

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New fire system....what to do with the old?
« on: January 21, 2013, 12:17:38 AM »
I have 3-5# bottles with the halon 1301 I am replacing this year.

Is there someone that reclaims the stuff or do I discharge the bottles while chasing the dog to get 'em running for a few yucks?

Just wondering....

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Offline Joe Timney

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Re: New fire system....what to do with the old?
« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2013, 07:04:26 AM »
I would contact your local fire extinguisher company as they will be able to recycle the Halon.
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Offline RichFox

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Re: New fire system....what to do with the old?
« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2013, 10:30:51 AM »
I sold mine on EBay

Offline Rick Byrnes

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Re: New fire system....what to do with the old?
« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2013, 10:44:42 AM »
I have 3 ten pound bottles of 1301 that can no longer be certified.  I use them as a fire system in the shop.  Not automatic, but perhaps could do some good.  3 different locations with 3 separate escape routes.
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Offline Dean Los Angeles

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Re: New fire system....what to do with the old?
« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2013, 12:12:12 PM »
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do I discharge the bottles while chasing the dog to get 'em running for a few yucks?

Don't use them. The effect of Halon 1301 in the atmosphere is well documented. The detrimental effects last for a very long time.

Sell it to a halon recycler.
Halon Recycling Corporation. HRC provides guidelines and procedures for a self determination of critical halon use.
http://www.halon.org/
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Re: New fire system....what to do with the old?
« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2013, 12:36:10 PM »
JNuts, you can bring them to the reunion and I will ship them home.  Can always use a good shop fire extinguisher  :cheers:
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Offline Jack Gifford

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Re: New fire system....what to do with the old?
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2013, 01:04:55 AM »
Dean- thanks for the link to HRC. As I read their page about EPA restrictions, I couldn't find an actual prohibition against using Halon to extinguish a fire. Comments?
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Offline Dean Los Angeles

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Re: New fire system....what to do with the old?
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2013, 11:19:12 AM »
There is no restriction against usage. Current systems are allowed. The problem comes on recertification or refill.
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