water sprinklers
Already, water sprinklers are replacing halon systems in many applications. Dry chemical extinguishants and carbon dioxide are also receiving increased use.
What is HFC-227ea fire extinguishing system?
HFC-227ea extinguishes a fire by a combination of chemical and physical mechanisms. HFC-227ea does not displace oxygen and therefore is safe for use in occupied spaces without fear of oxygen deprivation. PERFORMANCE HFC-227ea is an effective fire extinguishing agent that can be used on many types of fires.
How long do halon fire extinguishers last?
Halon fire extinguishers require the same six year maintenance and 12 year hydro test that other fire extinguishers require.
How does HFC 227ea work?
HFC-227ea literally removes heat energy from the fire to the extent that the combustion reaction cannot sustain itself. Additionally, there is a chemical extinguishing action contributed by HFC-227ea. Trace amounts of free radicals are released in a fire, ultimately inhibiting the chain reaction of combustion.
What is HFC 227ea gas?
HFC-227ea (Heptafluropropane) is a widely accepted replacement for Halon 1301. HFC-227ea leaves no residue on valuable equipment after discharge and can be used to protect a wide range of applications. It contains no bromine or chlorine and, does not contribute to the destruction of the stratospheric ozone.
Why is halon no longer manufactured in the United States?
In the mid ’90s, the manufacturing of Halon was banned because of the environment effects of the gas. However, the use of Halon was not banned. In fact, there are hundreds of systems still in service. The agent can still be acquired through groups that reclaim and recycle the material for use on the market.
What is HFC-227ea and why is it important?
HFC-227ea is ideal for applications where clean-up of other media presents a problem, where weight versus suppression potential is a factor, where an electrically non-conductive medium is needed and where people compatibility is an overriding factor. When environmental impact is a consideration, HFC-227ea is particularly useful.
What is a good replacement for Halon 1211?
FM-200®is listed as an acceptable replacement for Halon 1301 and Halon 1211 in the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program. FM-200®is a suitable fire extinguishing agent for total flooding, portable, and local application sys- tems.
Who makes hfc-227ea/fm200 clean agent fire suppression systems?
SSI offers HFC-227ea/FM200 clean agent fire suppression systems through our quality line of Fike Products. and micro-environment Firetrace Protection Systems. You can read about Firetrace Server Room Systems here.
What is the best fire extinguishing agent to replace Halon 1301?
FM-200® clean agent fire extinguishing systems are the most widely used of all the halocarbon gaseous agents, and is universally accepted as the best agent used to replace Halon 1301. FM-200® is a chemical agent used primarily in total flooding systems and is used in over 200,000 systems installed worldwide.
