Mark in Baltimore

Based on the archives and an internet search, I understand that halotron has replaced halon as an environmentally friendlier , FAA approved fire suppressant. Stable Energies sells both halon and halotron but the latter is less expensive, which is great.

Are there any downsides to halotron in an automobile environment that might be a liability such as pressure intolerances to cockpit heat, shelf life, etc. that I am unaware of?

Also, if I go with HALON and end up using it, will I be able to recharge it with HALOTRON or do I need a new cylinder?

If it's cheaper and better than halon, it seems to be the way to go. However, I've never heard of the stuff before so I wanted to ask someone else.

Thanks for your help!

Cheers!

rfuerst

I do not have a answer to your question but I do have a suggestion,go to a local fire department station and ask there,they will have the knowledge plus other suggestions plus they normally know where to have them re-filled. <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

Mark in Baltimore

Thanks for your reply, rfuerst.

I spoke to Bob at Stable Energies and who said halotron is a foam that suppresses the fire by smothering, and cools the fuel with the water content of the foam. It cleans up easily without corrosion but it still has to be cleaned up, unlike halon. Halotron is also more effective than halon in windy conditions. Besides the clean up issue, halotron is less efficient at fire fighting than halon.

Halon supplies are still plentiful and recharging is not a problem.

That said, I think I'll go with halon.

Cheers,

Chris Martin

Good info Mark. Did you find out if you can fill the Halon bottle with Halotro at a later date?

Mark in Baltimore

Hey, Chris,

No, I don't know if you can refill but there's supposedly a ten year world supply of halon.

Cheers,