REFLECTOR:Full Halon SYSTEM $299

Chris Martin reflector@tvbf.org
Sat, 17 May 2003 09:10:13 -0700


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<DIV><FONT face="MS Sans Serif" size=2>This is a good idea and I appreciate your research. What are you using for fire detection?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> REFLECTOR:Full Halon SYSTEM $299</DIV>
<DIV><BR></DIV><FONT size=2><FONT face=arial,helvetica><FONT lang=0 face=Arial size=2 FAMILY="SANSSERIF">In my search fir a halon system I cam upon a well respected company in the race car industry (SafeCraft).&nbsp; With the help of some of you I compared their product with Phoenix and the one from Aircraft Spruce, which SafeCraft makes known as the AS.<BR><BR>I chose the LT. model and compared it directly with the AS both on the SafeCraft website,&nbsp; <A href="http://www.safecraft.com/motorsports_model_lt.htm">http://www.safecraft.com/motorsports_model_lt.htm</A>&nbsp; The big difference was how the bottle could be mounted.&nbsp; The AS is required to be mounted vertical with the nozzle in the down position since there is no pickup in the bottle.&nbsp; The LT. can be mounted either on it's side or vertical with the&nbsp; nozzle in the up position or any where in between.&nbsp; This was the only major differences according to SafeCraft.&nbsp; They both include&nbsp; extinguisher with 1301 halon, 15 foot pull cable, mount bracket(s), aircraft "T" bar clamps, 10 feet of discharge tubing, 3 spray nozzles, and all fittings. They both are about 6.5lb and are refillable<BR><BR>I ordered mine from Livermore Performance out of California&nbsp; <A href="http://www.livermoreperformance.com/SafeCraft%20LT%20System.html">http://www.livermoreperformance.com/SafeCraft%20LT%20System.html</A>&nbsp;&nbsp; the cost was 299.99 plus shipping 2nd day air&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $28+ a $40 Hazmat charge by UPS.&nbsp; The 5lb pound AS from spruce is $ 379 shipping would be about the same for the same distance they quoted me $25 from GA to FL. ground.<BR><BR>I am building an XL-RG and we are planning to mount the unit on the floor behind the rear seat to the gear bulkhead. We will be making a light cover over it so no luggage will damage it.<BR>We are putting two nozzles in the engine area and one nozzle in the battery area.<BR><BR>I know a Halon system may be overkill but I have spent a great deal of time and money on something I dreamed
 about for ten years.&nbsp; The $299 price tag seemed good insurance compared to a melting hulk of dreams on a runway or field somewhere.<BR><BR>I hope this is helpful to someone else that may be considering a system.<BR><BR>Good building and safe flying<BR>Steve<BR>XL-RG N787SB<BR><BR><BR></FONT></FONT></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>