Fire Extinguisher
#31
I just bought an Element fire extinguisher with the Pelican group buy. Seems like a better solution to me than a traditional extinguisher. Right now it's just in the frunk loose, but it's so small and light I might leave it like that.
#32
Rennlist Member
That's the one I was thinking of, thanks!
#33
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#34
Rennlist Member
Originally Posted by Mike Mullins
How many of you have something in your garage ? Or Kitchen ?
Originally Posted by Imo000
Unless the extinguisher is a descent size, unfortunately it won't do anything in an engine fire. Most of the ones that people install in their cars are way too small.
With the exception of the 996, all my cars have a grown-up extinguisher in the back.
#35
Rennlist Member
Very Impressive... great lesson. I have one in Garage, Both kitchens, Other than putting this one in the Targa now, nothing in the cars.
If I was back living in Cali (late 70's) I'd probably have one everywhere also. Kinds like having the generator at FL house
If I was back living in Cali (late 70's) I'd probably have one everywhere also. Kinds like having the generator at FL house
#36
Captain Obvious
Super User
Super User
That's the proper size of extinguisher that everyone needs. I have one in my garage and kitchen. Anything smaller is useless in an engine fire. You will cause more problems tying to play Fire Marshall Bill with those small extinguishers than just waiting for the fire department to arrive.
#38
Drifting
Anyone here with experience with the Cold Fire extinguishers? The 20oz model is supposed to contain enough for a 12 second continuous flow.
https://www.coldfiretactical.com/wp-...17/11/20oz.jpg
https://www.coldfiretactical.com/wp-...17/11/20oz.jpg
#39
Captain Obvious
Super User
Super User
Anyone here with experience with the Cold Fire extinguishers? The 20oz model is supposed to contain enough for a 12 second continuous flow.
https://www.coldfiretactical.com/wp-...17/11/20oz.jpg
https://www.coldfiretactical.com/wp-...17/11/20oz.jpg
12 seconds of what amount of flow? That thing is the size of a hair spray, you really think it will do anything other than making you open the engine bay and feed the fire with more air?
#40
Rennlist Member
Yup, we're having this same conversion over on the Speedster Owners Club. I've had a Bug burn down and I tell these guys they are kidding themselves with these little units...Try driving and pretend you see smoke, pull over and do what you think is necessary, practice makes perfect, but you need a fire extinguisher that will get the job done.
#41
Drifting
If the fire doesn’t ruin your car, the traditional extinguishing agent will. Pick your poison IMHO.
#42
Instructor
That is exactly the point, just long enough to get out of the vehicle. I don't want to own a car that caught on fire. The damage is done, time to move on. Life and limbs are #1.
#43
Captain Obvious
Super User
Super User
But you ARE already out of the vehicle if you are trying to put the engine fire out. So then what's point of having these small extinguishers?
In a house fire, you should get everyone out and then if you still think you can put the fire out, go and try. But you need to know how to put a fire out or else you will make things worse. This goes for engine fires too. Most people pop the hood and then continue to open. That is not how you put a fire out but is a good way to make things worse.