Can My Existing Halon 1301 System Be Upgraded To An Environmentally Friendly Fire Suppression System?
Yes, to an extent. Agents Storage Cylinders: While it is possible to “recondition” Halon 1301 agent storage cylinders to accommodate an alternative clean agent such as FM-200, it can sometimes cost more to have this service performed then to buy new FM-200 cylinders. Alternative agents INERGEN and FE-13 utilize a different type (high pressure) cylinder to deliver the agent to the hazard, so if the intent is to convert to one of these agents new cylinders will be required. Agent Distribution Piping Network: Due to the differences in the clean agent flow characteristics (the ability of all the agent to discharge into a hazard in a given period of time*) some or all of the piping may need replacement or rework. * times vary based on agent used. Agent Distribution Nozzles: In all cases new nozzles are required. The new nozzles are designed with the proper orifice openings and configurations based on the agent utilized as the replacement. Detection and Control System: The detection and cont
