Correct type of extinguisher fo a mopar...

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Nov 16, 07 11:05 am

Which is best to use for under the hood fires....

Foam would be the best for fuel...

Or ABC Powder...

But if it were possible to put the fire out another way, the reason I ask is because what sort of damage would you do if lets say the foam or powder got ito the carb etc....

And yes I know what some of you will say "wouldnt be worried to much about the engine whilst trying to save the whole car"...

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Fri Nov 16, 07 11:20 am

Hey Red, check out Mister Benn's post on an the MMA extinguisher deal, knowing Jon it's the right one for the job.

Personally I just make sure that I haven't got a fag on when I'm changing jets

But I've ordered one anyway!

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Nov 16, 07 11:32 am

Ivor wrote:Hey Red, check out Mister Benn's post on an the MMA extinguisher deal, knowing Jon it's the right one for the job.

Personally I just make sure that I haven't got a fag on when I'm changing jets

But I've ordered one anyway!

Yes Ivor I saw that..its kinda why I brought up the issue...I suppose Im just looking to discuss the issue and get points of view...I would order from Mr.Bs but Im sure Id me hammered with post to Ireland!!

I reckon a tunnel drag strip from Ireland to England!!

RobTwin · Post by **RobTwin** » Fri Nov 16, 07 11:35 am

Powder for petrol.
Foam for oil.
CO2 for electrical.

Hope you got room in the car

Jon Benn · Post by **Jon Benn** » Fri Nov 16, 07 1:26 pm

That is correct Rob, but if you use powder on an engine fire you have big problems, total rebuild, the powder gets in everything!

Halfords fart in a can is ok for a fuse that is a little warm.

Yes a 2 Kg extinguisher is a little large as you said in the for sale thread, but if you have an under hood fuel fire, switch off the ignition, stop the fuel pump. pop the hood or insert the nozzel into the hood scoop and give a short blast, the CO2 expands at a rate of 450:1 and will soon displace all the oxygen, then lift the hood and discharge a large amount of the CO2 into the area of the fire. always keep a bit in reserve!

So you cut of the fuel by stopping the fuel pump, and cut off the oxygen by using CO2. or shout

and dial 999.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Nov 16, 07 1:42 pm

JonB wrote:That is correct Rob, but if you use powder on an engine fire you have big problems, total rebuild, the powder gets in everything!

Halfords fart in a can is ok for a fuse that is a little warm.

Yes a 2 Kg extinguisher is a little large as you said in the for sale thread, but if you have an under hood fuel fire, switch off the ignition, stop the fuel pump. pop the hood or insert the nozzel into the hood scoop and give a short blast, the CO2 expands at a rate of 450:1 and will soon displace all the oxygen, then lift the hood and discharge a large amount of the CO2 into the area of the fire. always keep a bit in reserve!

So you cut of the fuel by stopping the fuel pump, and cut off the oxygen by using CO2. or shout and dial 999.

Thats want I wanted to hear...and Id imagine there are quite a few on here who feel the same but didnt want to ask..nice one for the info!!

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Nov 16, 07 2:49 pm

What fire extinguisher deal ???

Jon Benn · Post by **Jon Benn** » Fri Nov 16, 07 2:59 pm

This one

http://www.moparuk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=16692

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Nov 16, 07 4:07 pm

So you can't you use halon these days, the wagon's got two 10 lb bottles strapped to the roll cage- probably a bit lethal in these PC times, ain't half good at putting out the fire though- ouch.

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Fri Nov 16, 07 4:54 pm

Thats want I wanted to hear...and Id imagine there are quite a few on here who feel the same but didnt want to ask..nice one for the info!!

http://www.moparuk.com/forums/viewtopic ... sc&start=0

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Nov 16, 07 6:00 pm

Kev wrote:Thats want I wanted to hear...and Id imagine there are quite a few on here who feel the same but didnt want to ask..nice one for the info!!

http://www.moparuk.com/forums/viewtopic ... sc&start=0[/quote]

I was aware of that post Kev but I didnt read the whole lot, I blame it on my youth and cockyness!!

Thanks

AllKiller · Post by **AllKiller** » Mon Nov 19, 07 3:58 pm

Halon isnt carcinogenic is it....i thought it was illegal because it removes all the air in confined spaces

RobTwin · Post by **RobTwin** » Mon Nov 19, 07 4:02 pm

Kev wrote:Thats want I wanted to hear...and Id imagine there are quite a few on here who feel the same but didnt want to ask..nice one for the info!!

http://www.moparuk.com/forums/viewtopic ... sc&start=0[/quote]

Havin trouble with 'quote' Kev?

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Nov 19, 07 5:07 pm

I thought Halon was a valley in Spain or is it palestine

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Mon Nov 19, 07 5:28 pm

RobTwin wrote:
Kev wrote:Thats want I wanted to hear...and Id imagine there are quite a few on here who feel the same but didnt want to ask..nice one for the info!!

http://www.moparuk.com/forums/viewtopic ... sc&start=0
Havin trouble with 'quote' Kev?

Nope