In a message dated 1/25/00 10:32:09 AM Pacific Standard Time,
bchristensen@INFOGENESIS.COM writes:

<< 5. I wonder if you could install a racing-style Halon system that would
have
 the jets built into the engine compartment?  In commercial kitchens, all the
 ranges and stove tops are covered by an exhaust hood.  Built into this
 exhaust hood is a chemical or Halon extinguishing system that uses a
 "fusible link" type of trigger.  If it gets too hot, the link melts,
 releasing all the flame retardant. (Very messy indeed if it happens
 accidentally).  Strange that I've never heard anyone discuss this sort of
 thing on the list... >>

I think it was David Boehler who was soliciting for interest on a system like
this.

BenT
San Francisco