--- title: CO2 Fire Extinguishers vs. Halotron Fire Extinguishers description: Carbon dioxide and Halotron are non-conductive clean agents that leave no residue. While similar, they each have their advantages for fire extinguishers. image: https://blog.koorsen.com/hubfs/Blogs/Products%20and%20Services/Fire%20Extinguisher/Fire%20Extinguisher%20Images/Halotron-300x300.png --- [![Koorsen Fire & Security](https://blog.koorsen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KoorsenFireSecurity_April2017/Images/koorsen-logo.png?width=209&height=50&name=koorsen-logo.png "Koorsen Fire & Security")](https://www.koorsen.com/) [CONTACT US](https://www.koorsen.com/contact-us/) [BILL PAY](https://www.koorsen.com/koorsen-payments/) [1.866.311.7753](tel:8663117753) - [About Us](https://www.koorsen.com/about-us/) - [History](https://www.koorsen.com/about-us/history/) - [Case Studies](https://blog.koorsen.com/case-studies) - [Koorsen Companies](https://www.koorsen.com/about-us/companies/) - [Koorsen Training Center](https://www.koorsen.com/about-us/training-center/) - [Kasey Program](https://www.koorsen.com/about-us/kasey-program/) - [Pay Bill](https://www.koorsen.com/koorsen-payments/) - [Products + Services](https://www.koorsen.com/products-services/) - [Fire Protection](https://www.koorsen.com/products-services/fire-protection/) - [Security](https://www.koorsen.com/products-services/security/) - [Communications](https://www.koorsen.com/products-services/communications/) - [Mobile Equipment Solutions](https://www.koorsen.com/products-services/mobile-equipment-solutions/) - [Additional Products + Services](https://www.koorsen.com/products-services/#additional) - [Industries](https://www.koorsen.com/industries/) - [Healthcare](https://www.koorsen.com/industries/healthcare/) - [Industrial](https://www.koorsen.com/industries/industrial/) - [Education](https://www.koorsen.com/industries/education/) - [Restaurants](https://www.koorsen.com/industries/restaurants/) - [Property Management](https://www.koorsen.com/industries/property-management/) - [Hospitality](https://www.koorsen.com/industries/hospitality/) - [Retail](https://www.koorsen.com/industries/retail/) - [Construction](https://www.koorsen.com/industries/construction/) - [Locations](https://www.koorsen.com/locations/) - [News](https://blog.koorsen.com) - [Koorsen Blog](https://blog.koorsen.com) - [Koorsen In The News](https://www.koorsen.com/in-the-news/) - [Kasey the Dog Blog](https://blog.koorsen.com/kaseys-adventures) - [Careers](https://www.koorsen.com/about-us/careers/) # CO2 Fire Extinguishers vs. Halotron Fire Extinguishers Posted August 28, 2019 by [Koorsen Fire & Security](https://blog.koorsen.com/author/koorsen-fire-security) ![ExtinguisherTech-8652-824925-edited](https://blog.koorsen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs/Products%20and%20Services/Fire%20Extinguisher/Fire%20Extinguisher%20Images/ExtinguisherTech-8652-824925-edited.jpg?width=1200&name=ExtinguisherTech-8652-824925-edited.jpg) Halotron and [CO2 extinguishers](https://blog.koorsen.com/top-5-things-to-know-about-carbon-dioxide-extinguishers) each have their advantages. Carbon dioxide is a trusted non-conductive clean agent and is most effective when used in electronic equipment fires. Halotron is a clean, non-conductive gaseous agent that is an excellent replacement for Halon 1211 extinguishers because it has a lower environmental impact and leaves no residue. Halotron interrupts the chemical chain reaction and cools the fuel to extinguish the fire. Carbon dioxide displaces oxygen and cools the fuel to extinguish the fire. Both Halotron and CO2 are rated for Class B and [Class C fires](https://blog.koorsen.com/what-are-the-different-types-of-fire-extinguishers-their-uses) while Halotron extinguishers over 11 lbs are rated for Class A also. Now that you’re more familiar with how each agent works, let’s talk about the differences between the two. [![Need Fire Extinguishers? 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While the [Halotron extinguishers](https://www.koorsen.com/products-services/fire-protection/fire-extinguishers/) fully discharge more quickly than CO2 fire extinguishers, the extended range and the more concentrated agent of Halotron make up for this slight disadvantage. | CO2 | **Time**            (in seconds) | **Range** | **Halotron** | **Time**            (in seconds) | **Range** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 10 lb | 11 | 3-8 ft | 5 lb | 9 | 9-15 ft | | 15 lb | 14.5 | 3-8 ft | 11 lb | 9 | 9-15 ft | | 20 lb | 19.2 | 3-8 ft | 15.5 lb | 14 | 12-18 ft |   ## Hydrotest Frequency   CO2 extinguishers require a hydro test every five years, while a Halotron extinguisher requires a [hydro test](https://blog.koorsen.com/what-is-hydrostatic-testing-of-portable-abc-fire-extinguishers) every twelve years. | **Extinguisher Type** | **Test Frequency** | | --- | --- | | CO2 | 5 years | | Halotron | 12 years                                with 6-year maintenance |   ## Service Intervals Every type of fire extinguisher needs to be serviced following any use. All [portable fire extinguishers](https://www.koorsen.com/products-services/fire-protection/fire-extinguishers/) are required to have annual maintenance performed on them. In addition to this annual maintenance, Halotron units are required to have an internal examination every six years. ## Additional Advantages of Halotron Halotron extinguishers have a few additional advantages when compared to a CO2 extinguisher.  ![Halotron-300x300](https://blog.koorsen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blogs/Products%20and%20Services/Fire%20Extinguisher/Fire%20Extinguisher%20Images/Halotron-300x300.png?width=300&name=Halotron-300x300.png) - **Pressure Gauge Included** – This allows you to confirm that the extinguisher is still keeping the agent at the correct pressure to ensure it will work when needed. - **Lower PSI** – Halotron has an average of 125 psi compared to a CO2 extinguisher average of 800-900 psi. - **No Thermal or Static Shock Potential** – Manufacturers say that you will not have a chance of thermal or static shock with Halotron. You do have those risks with CO2 extinguishers. - **UL Rating for Class A Fires** – Halotron can be used on Class A fires if it is an 11lb or 15.5lb extinguisher. The smaller Haltron extinguishers do not qualify for a Class A rating.   ## Ask the Experts The differences between [CO2 and Halotron extinguishers](https://www.koorsen.com/products-services/fire-protection/fire-extinguishers/) need to be considered and evaluated for your specific business or facility. Contact a fire extinguisher expert from [Koorsen Fire & Security](https://www.koorsen.com/) today to have your questions answered. It is important that your facility is equipped with the proper fire extinguishers in case of an emergency. Contact Koorsen today for assistance with finding the solution for your fire extinguisher needs. 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