REFLECTOR: Fire Detection Systems

[Scott Derrick]

This looks interesting

http://www.hytechsales.com/fire_proofing.html

Scott

> At 12:09 AM 9/7/05, you wrote:
>
>>Someone asked about UV detectors and yes, they don't work on smoke.
>>The industry uses ionazation (aka products of combustion) detectors
>>which will do both flame and smoke.
>
> Do you have any part numbers or suppliers?
>
>>  Fortunately, the fire did little damage because the interior of
>> the engine compartment was painted with fire retardant
>> (intumescent) paint. I would highly recomend you do this especially
>> to your wing roots.
>
> Same question - what did you use?
>
>>They now have a couple of Halon substitutes, but they're very
>>expensive and take twice the volume.
>
> There's a new one on the horizon - if it's as good as it's claimed,
> it will be VERY impressive
>
> http://www.eclipseaviation.com/inthenews/detail_05.htm?content_id=875
>
> In the meantime, the best source for Halon extinguishers I've found
> is on Ebay.  As a safety obsessive, I have a halon and a foam
> extinguisher in every room in my house, and in the trunk of every
> car.  (and yes, people ask why I have 2 extinguishers in my
> kitchen.  I don't show them the bedroom closets)
>
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