Halon Recharging

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10-25-2010, 09:07 PM
backformore

Halon Recharging

Anyone have any suggestions, preferably first hand experience, with getting the halon bottle from a fire system recharged.

Thanks
Rory

PS I did a search but it did not yield any results.
10-25-2010, 11:36 PM
Chip42

http://www.firebottleracing.com/contact.html
Firebottle. they should be able to do it. fialing that, ask your IT guys at work who does the fire system in their server room. chances are they have a halon system.
10-26-2010, 07:24 AM
DoubleXL240Z

Check ALL shipping costs before you do it. Many times it is within a few dollars of just buying a new bottle and only having to pay shipping one way. Or buying a new one local from a speed shop or at the track and saving on shipping! Its considered hazmat, so shipping is crazy!
10-26-2010, 10:55 AM
1stGenBoy

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Originally Posted by backformore

Anyone have any suggestions, preferably first hand experience, with getting the halon bottle from a fire system recharged.

Thanks
Rory

PS I did a search but it did not yield any results.

The other posts are correct but there are many factors that decide if it can be refilled if at all. What type of halon? 1211 or 1301 and what brand bottle is it? Also does the bottle have a "DOT" stamp in it? Call if you have questions and I can walk you through it. We do this every day.

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10-26-2010, 11:36 AM
TomL

Try checking with a local commercial fire protection company. They do halon refills for fire systems in restaurants, etc. The last time I needed a refill, it cost only about $100 for 5 pound bottle, including replacing the puncture disc on the actuator. That was a few years ago, so I suspect halon prices have gone up a fair amount. However, I'd bet it's still cheaper than going to the manufacturer (or buying a new system) and doesn't involve shipping.
10-26-2010, 07:31 PM
jay05

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Originally Posted by TomL

Try checking with a local commercial fire protection company. They do halon refills for fire systems in restaurants, etc. The last time I needed a refill, it cost only about $100 for 5 pound bottle, including replacing the puncture disc on the actuator. That was a few years ago, so I suspect halon prices have gone up a fair amount. However, I'd bet it's still cheaper than going to the manufacturer (or buying a new system) and doesn't involve shipping.

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