KR> KRnet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 92

Keep in mind what halon does is remove most of the oxygen in the air. You dump halon in a small room and try to light a lighter it just won't happen. That was a demonstration that used when we had it installed in the computer room. That was many years ago when it was still allowed. Sent from m

KR> KRnet Digest, Vol 3, Issue 92

Actually, halon works without removing O2, by inhibiting the combustion reaction... This is its advantage over traditional fire suppressants, which displace oxygen and/or remove heat. You can survive in an atmosphere of 5 to 10pct halon with only mild disorientation, and 3pct is enough to stop mo