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Old 10-25-2010, 12:27 PM
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Original question was asked many months ago, but what the heck, I'll toss in my 2 cents.

I have a similar Halon automatic extinguisher in the engine compartment. Mine is dated 1979 on it. I took it to the local fire extinguisher outfit, and they refused to have anything to do with it.

Here is the manufacturer of mine: http://www.fireboy-xintex.com/

You can buy them through West Marine, but they are EXPENSIVE!

I contacted the manufacturer, and they told me all I had to do was weigh the cylinder on a reasonably accurate scale (I used my mail scale, which goes up to 10 lbs). As long as it showed the weight stated on the label, they told me to go ahead and put it back.

One issue: Halon is not for occupied spaces - it is an asphyxiant, heavier than air, and will kill you. They make another line that uses a different chemical that is approved for occupied spaces. And of course, they're even more expensive.

My little bitty 2-3/4 pound bottle would cost over $300 to replace.

I weighed it; it weighed exactly what the label says it should; so I put it back!
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