Oil Patch Bits: EFS advised halon spare parts becoming unavailable

Engineered Fire & Safety said Sept. 8 that it has been advised by Kidde-Fenwal Inc., a UTC fire and security company, that halon spare parts will no longer be available for sale or shipment after Dec. 31. In accordance with the Montreal Protocol Treaty, the U.S. ceased the production of halon agent in 1993. Consequently, KFI ceased to provide factory-filled halon systems; it continued to provide empty halon systems and spares. In 2002, KFI discontinued providing empty halon systems, but has maintained an inventory of spare halon components. KFI has serviced the halon-installed base for the last 16 years, but with the decline of sales and spare components, has decided to discontinue support of the halon product line.

EFS can be contacted for rebuilt kits prior to Dec. 31, at 907-274-7973.