Halon Fire Suppression For Boats

We service and install marine fire suppression systems.

Halon fire suppression for boats.

It has extensive applications with military forces. From full engine room suppression systems to the simplest bracket for mounting your fire extinguishers we have you covered. A newer option is novec 1230 a 3m product claimed to be even less impactful on the environment which is stored in liquid form but discharged as a gas. When 175 f 79 c is reached the extinguisher will automatically discharge releasing the clean agent gas to totally flood the entire space smothering the fire.

Halon protects computer and communication rooms throughout the electronics industry. Each system is armed for around the clock fire protection. Suppression systems designed and approved for tough shipboard use. 3m novec 1230 fire protection fluid.

We also service foreign marine fire suppression systems. Our mobile service vehicles provide dock side service. Fireboy systems are available with halon replacement clean agent hfc 227ea. It s still legal to have a halon fire suppression system on your boat but because of environmental protection agency regulations due to the damaging effect of halon on earth s ozone layer these systems haven t been produced in the united states since 1994.

Fixed marine fire extinguishing systems commonly contain hfc 227 or fm 200 fire suppressants which are less environmentally harmful replacements for old school halon which is no longer sold. It remains an integral part of the safety plans in many of today s manufacturing electronic and aviation companies. Seafire fireboy kidde fm200 halon c02 and etc. It leaves no water or powdery residue behind.

Halon has been used for fire and explosion protection throughout the 20th century.