Glen I think you will note too that it is a carcinogenic. Hot Rod Magazine has
something like that for race cars. One for the Engine Compartment and one for
the Operator, cockpit. Must be safe. Chuck
> Still concerned about a fire suppression system for my coach, I stopped by
> Chief Aircraft at Grants Pass, OR last Wednesday to see if they sure-enough
> had the Halon fire extinguishers shown in their catalog. Yup! They had all
> four models, from the 14 oz. dinky to the 3.5 lb one (15" h x 3" dia.). All
> contain a blend of 1211 and 1301 Halon, which has a 20-year shelf life and
> doesn't lose pressure when used.
>
> Since I don't know what size fire I might have to put out, I opted for the
> largest model. The Halon can be used a squirt at a time so I can put out
> several small fires or one big one. Offers a lot of versatlity. The larger
> unit also is the only one with a gauge and metal head. It has a plastic
> nozzle threaded into the trigger head, which I envision replacing with a hose
> that could be routed to the engine compartment.
>
> This model is shown on page 92 of Chief's catalog as HLN A1600. Price
> $126.00.
>
> GOOD NEWS: They sold 'em to me for $115.00 each (I bought two). They said
> they would sell 'em at that price to call-ins, but you might have to tell 'em
> that's the deal Glenn told you about.
>
> BAD NEWS: You'll hafta read the warning label on the box before getting ready
> to put out a fire. Promise?
>
> WARNING: CONTAINS BROMOCHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE AND BROMOTRIFLUOROMETHANE,
> SUBSTANCES WHICH HARM THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND EVIRONMENT BY DESTROYING OZONE IN
> THE UPPER ATMOSPHERE.
> RECOVERABLE SUBSTANCE: CONTAINS 1211 AND 1301 HALON
>
> (Note: This warning label has not been spell checked, and could contain
> typos.)
>
> For anyone that can live with such dire consequences and risk damaging our
> planet in exchange for saving your coach from obliteration by fire, Chief's
> order number is 1-800-447-3408.
>
> Glenn
> 78 K (soaking in Oregon. Galoshes on, and umbrella up)
something like that for race cars. One for the Engine Compartment and one for
the Operator, cockpit. Must be safe. Chuck
> Still concerned about a fire suppression system for my coach, I stopped by
> Chief Aircraft at Grants Pass, OR last Wednesday to see if they sure-enough
> had the Halon fire extinguishers shown in their catalog. Yup! They had all
> four models, from the 14 oz. dinky to the 3.5 lb one (15" h x 3" dia.). All
> contain a blend of 1211 and 1301 Halon, which has a 20-year shelf life and
> doesn't lose pressure when used.
>
> Since I don't know what size fire I might have to put out, I opted for the
> largest model. The Halon can be used a squirt at a time so I can put out
> several small fires or one big one. Offers a lot of versatlity. The larger
> unit also is the only one with a gauge and metal head. It has a plastic
> nozzle threaded into the trigger head, which I envision replacing with a hose
> that could be routed to the engine compartment.
>
> This model is shown on page 92 of Chief's catalog as HLN A1600. Price
> $126.00.
>
> GOOD NEWS: They sold 'em to me for $115.00 each (I bought two). They said
> they would sell 'em at that price to call-ins, but you might have to tell 'em
> that's the deal Glenn told you about.
>
> BAD NEWS: You'll hafta read the warning label on the box before getting ready
> to put out a fire. Promise?
>
> WARNING: CONTAINS BROMOCHLORODIFLUOROMETHANE AND BROMOTRIFLUOROMETHANE,
> SUBSTANCES WHICH HARM THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND EVIRONMENT BY DESTROYING OZONE IN
> THE UPPER ATMOSPHERE.
> RECOVERABLE SUBSTANCE: CONTAINS 1211 AND 1301 HALON
>
> (Note: This warning label has not been spell checked, and could contain
> typos.)
>
> For anyone that can live with such dire consequences and risk damaging our
> planet in exchange for saving your coach from obliteration by fire, Chief's
> order number is 1-800-447-3408.
>
> Glenn
> 78 K (soaking in Oregon. Galoshes on, and umbrella up)
