Fire Safety Officer Question:
Tell me what is halon Fire Extinguishers?
Answer:
This type of fire extinguishers (Halon 1211 - BCF) are available in different sizes (1 kg, 3 kg, 6 kg, 12, kg, etc.).
It is used to extinguish class (A) fires and class (B) fires also it is very effective on fires involving electrical equipment, it is recommended to be used to extinguish fires involving delicate and costly electronic equipment since it does not leave any residues after use.
Halon 1211 (BCF) is discharged as a mixture of vapor and liquid droplets which gives good projection and long throw.
Halon as (CFC) has an impact on the ozone layer (Ozone Depletion) and now new substances have been developed to replace halons such as FM - 200 & 3M - CFA - 410.
It is used to extinguish class (A) fires and class (B) fires also it is very effective on fires involving electrical equipment, it is recommended to be used to extinguish fires involving delicate and costly electronic equipment since it does not leave any residues after use.
Halon 1211 (BCF) is discharged as a mixture of vapor and liquid droplets which gives good projection and long throw.
Halon as (CFC) has an impact on the ozone layer (Ozone Depletion) and now new substances have been developed to replace halons such as FM - 200 & 3M - CFA - 410.
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