🔍 Key Concepts

• Halon fire extinguisher properties and why they are treated differently from water/foam extinguishers • Maintenance and recharging requirements for any portable extinguisher after discharge • Basic inspection vs. testing vs. discarding: what triggers each action

💭 Think About

• Think about what happens to the internal pressure and agent quantity after you discharge a Halon extinguisher, even briefly. • Ask yourself: what do USCG and manufacturer procedures usually require any time an extinguisher has been used, regardless of how much agent seems to be left? • Consider whether a full hydrostatic test or complete disposal is normally required every time you pull the trigger, or only at certain inspection intervals or when damage is found.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify what standard practice is for any extinguisher that has been partially discharged. • Check whether hydrostatic testing is tied to time intervals/conditions, or to every use. • Confirm whether simply repainting or discarding a functional, recently used extinguisher matches normal USCG/shipboard maintenance procedures.