Halon System

YYZRC

I removed my halon system over the weekend to pull the fresh water tank out so that I could add a drain to the shelf where the fresh water/poop/hot water tanks live.

This caused me to read into halon systems a bit.  They're no longer offered due to the impact to the ozone layer but are still used in airplanes as there's no equally efficient/effective alternative.  For boats, you are not required to proactively remove your halon system so long as it is serviceable.  The halon gas is no longer produced so recharging a halon system is done with recycled halon.

Some interesting discussion here:
https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f117/question-about-removing-halon-extinguisher-207608.html

When going down this rabbit hole, I also learned that 52% of boat fires originate with the batteries/electrical system:
https://www.boatingmag.com/fixed-marine-fire-extinguishing-systems-for-boats/

My halon tank is fully charged and in great shape (no corrosion), so I will reinstall it, but I am going to relocate it to the port side of the boat near the batteries/charger/etc.  As a bonus, this will help mitigate my starboard list.

Grahamu

@YYZRC, are you still required to have it inspected and the tag signed and dated?. My gauge shows it to be fully charged but the tag has never been signed off.

YYZRC

I'm not sure - mine was also tagged and never inspected.

Black_Diamond

Yes. The inspect and weigh them to certify.  Not every fire extinguisher place will deal with them though.  

The replacement is a newer / cleaner clean agent.  

https://www.fireboy-xintex.com/marine-fire-extinguishing-systems/

Unless your system is piped, you want the extinguisher as centered as possible in the engine compartment.  

LaRea

Yeah, I would not relocate any part of the fire extinguisher system.