Automatic Halon system recirtification times and others???
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Automatic Halon system recirtification times and others???
Just wondering how long between certifications for automatic Halon systems is, and how to tell if your tank is still charged or not.
On my auto halon in the engine compartment, there is no dial indicating charge. When I turn the key on, the dash light for the Halon system goes green, and says ok.
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PS. And yes it is a Halon system, says right on the tank.
On my auto halon in the engine compartment, there is no dial indicating charge. When I turn the key on, the dash light for the Halon system goes green, and says ok.
Thanks!
PS. And yes it is a Halon system, says right on the tank.
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They are supposed to be check once a year. The only way to check them is to weigh the unit, the gross weight should be marked on the cylinder. If it does not weigh what is marked, it is no good. A local Fire Extinguisher company can certify it for you.
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I Called Fire Boy About Mine They Said They Do Not Refill Or Check This Units With Halon Any More. The gauge says in the good and also weigh it it and its good to go, freeze frame
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The coast guard up here in Lake Michigan wrote warnings to a couple friends of mine because they didn't have thier units tagged.
Reading the guage is not enough nor is looking at the light. Guages stick and so do pressure switches. The unit must be weighed.
Because of DOT standards no manufacturer that I am aware of will refill a discharged unit.
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The problem with dual Halon system unless they are tied together and each one is sized to put out the fire. It will not put the fire out. THe chance of both systems fusing the head at the same time is slim.
The coast guard up here in Lake Michigan wrote warnings to a couple friends of mine because they didn't have thier units tagged.
Reading the guage is not enough nor is looking at the light. Guages stick and so do pressure switches. The unit must be weighed.
Because of DOT standards no manufacturer that I am aware of will refill a discharged unit.
Mark
The coast guard up here in Lake Michigan wrote warnings to a couple friends of mine because they didn't have thier units tagged.
Reading the guage is not enough nor is looking at the light. Guages stick and so do pressure switches. The unit must be weighed.
Because of DOT standards no manufacturer that I am aware of will refill a discharged unit.
Mark