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Re: Fire extinguishers

To: "Patrick_Bowen"_<pabowen@mediaone.net>
Subject: Re: Fire extinguishers
From: "Brad Kahler" <bkahler@jacads.com>
Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2000 16:25:02 -1000
> The problem with HALON (since I have my Fire Marshall hat on) is that once
> it gets to 750 degrees Fh it becomes extremely poisonous and if you are a
> tree hugger it destroys the atmosphere.  However, since I believe it would
> take a very good fire to heat it up to that point (in which my arse would 
> be
> long gone anyhow) I am not too worried, and since I don't march in
> Greenpeace parades that one doesn't bother me either.  I think I will just
> stick with CO2 though.

Patrick, I couldn't agree with you more on all counts!  And when you 
consider the price of Halon vs the price of C02, well......


Brad

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