Thread: Fire Extinguisher Fitting....

depending on exactly where yes, there are things to watch out for mostly dependant upon the length of your drill bit.

what you really need to watch for is the test fit and release you need to be able to get at the release in a hurry when you want to not when you accidentally kick it with your feet.

Some mounts have a removable strap that you have can change over before you secure the mount. Depending on which variant of seat, box, vehicle, mount and extinquisher you have they do fit under the seat edge ontop of the box in some configurations.

One thing I can tell you is a 1kg DCP accidentally dischaging in the cab of a Landy, really buggers up your visibility.


Martyn

I stuck mine on the bulkhead in front of the main gear lever so either Driver or Passenger can get to it easily. Don't forget to take it out the bracket once a month and give it a few taps with a rubber mallet to keep it squishy.
cheers,
D

I know I wrote this in another thread but make sure letting off an ABE dry powder extinguisher in a car is your last resort as the chemicals in the extinguishers eat silicon. Obviously use one if you need to but be aware in a newer car, it could destroy all computer chips inside which could do more damage than a small fire.

Pricey

EDIT
One should always check facts before quoting a verbal source. Turns out the monoammonium phosphate in powder extinguishers turns into phosphoric acid as it comes into contact with moisture. Moisture in the air is enough to start the process. So it will primarily eat metallic parts including ferrous metal and alloys, some plastics, rubber and other coatings. Which will still bugger up electronic equipment quick smart it is also really hard to clean up properly as the powder goes everywhere

it's bugger really.

a 1kg extinguisher will only put out a small fire.

by the time you realise you have a fire in your vehicle 1kg is probably useless.

I have a 2.5kg and doubt it's capability , and it's a pig of thing to mount in a proper accessible position.

I only carry it when I'm going on a trip .

Then it has to tested/tagged, and at certain point hydrostatically tested as well.

Mine is due for test ....I'll get the costings and report back.

a 1kg extinquisher if used right will cut back an engine bay fire if not completely then at least to buy you the time to do something else...

sometimes you don't have to win the fight, you just need to buy a few seconds. If I was trying to haul an unconscious passenger out a smashed window when Id seen flickering in the engine bay Id really much rather have my mate giving it a 1kg extinguisher through the gaps than just standing around waiting for me to get the victim clear.

Originally Posted by ramblingboy42

it's bugger really.



Mine is due for test ....I'll get the costings and report back.

Don't bother. The cost for the testing will far outweigh the cost of replacing it.

That said, it should have a pressure gauge on it. Providing it is still reading ok, and you can hear the loose powder inside, I wouldn't bother getting it tested.

Originally Posted by Basil135

Don't bother. The cost for the testing will far outweigh the cost of replacing it.

That said, it should have a pressure gauge on it. Providing it is still reading ok, and you can hear the loose powder inside, I wouldn't bother getting it tested.

It's not a bad lurk. Back in my bus days a guy used to come around and do the fleet. Vic law requires it. So, he'd pop them out of their clips, wipe 'em with a rag, check the gauge and whack 'em half a dozen times with a rubber mallet. Two to three to a bus, depending, and around 45 busses. He'd be gone in an hour. God knows what it cost, the Education department paid for most of it.