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Tech Information => Technical Discussion => Topic started by: Jonny Hotnuts on January 21, 2013, 12:17:38 AM

Title: New fire system....what to do with the old?
Post by: Jonny Hotnuts 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....

~JH
Title: Re: New fire system....what to do with the old?
Post by: Joe Timney 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.
Title: Re: New fire system....what to do with the old?
Post by: RichFox on January 21, 2013, 10:30:51 AM: I sold mine on EBay
Title: Re: New fire system....what to do with the old?
Post by: Rick Byrnes 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.
Title: Re: New fire system....what to do with the old?
Post by: Dean Los Angeles on January 21, 2013, 12:12:12 PM: Quote
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/ (http://www.halon.org/)
Title: Re: New fire system....what to do with the old?
Post by: Stainless1 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:
Title: Re: New fire system....what to do with the old?
Post by: Jack Gifford 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?
Title: Re: New fire system....what to do with the old?
Post by: Dean Los Angeles 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.