I'll echo Todd's sentiments here.

I work in aviation, and refillable Halon 1211(like the type Todd mentions
here) and also disposable dual Halon 1211/1301 are the only thing we use
aboard our aircraft for that very reason.

They are, however, subject to routine inspection requirements, and in the
case of the 344 or 352 extinguishers, also a 6-year internal and 12-year
hydrostatic test.  The RTA600/1200 extinguishers are lightweight,
maintenance free, and thrown away after 12 years.

Ellen
Lola, '85 Vanagon ASI

----Original Message Follows----
From: Todd Last <rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
Reply-To: rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Fire Extinguishers
Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2007 21:34:15 +0000

Got me a larger Halon extinguisher.
From H3R

http://www.h3r.com/products/home_vehicle.htm

I didn't like the thought of the damage a chemical extinguisher could do to
the engine & wiring.

Todd
'88 Westy

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