Date:         Mon, 28 Sep 1998 20:48:04 -0400
Reply-To:     Wil Haslup <dhaslup@EROLS.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Wil Haslup <dhaslup@EROLS.COM>
Subject:      Re: re Fires
Comments: To: Vanagon List <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <005401bdeb3f$de60e140$792b81d0@lib.montech.umt.edu>
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Hello Michael

On 28-Sep-98, Michael Harrnacker wrote:
> <snip>
> . Note!! they said enclosed, not airtight, the volume of our engine
> compartments is apx the same as the average watercraft and they ain't
> airtight.
> <snip>

> Ummm, the engine compartment of a Vanagon is not even close to "enclosed."
> The big hole at the bottom of the compartment would probably negate the
> desired effects.  Boat engine compartments are enclosed to the point where
> no outside light can get in them, a Vanagon/Type2 engine compartment ain't
> even close.

I since a halon system is under some pressure you only need it to remove the O2
from the area of the engine...if it pushes out the underside so much the
better.  Now if Halon is heavier than air it probably wouldn't work but I don't
know if that is the case...it may be the opposite or it may be the same
density.


Regards
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-- Wil

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