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waloshin
May 31st, 2010, 07:13 PM
2005 Chevy Cobalt

What kind of Fire extinguisher for the trunk?

I am wondering not for the car, but for house fires? As if my car started on fire I will let it burn. So what type of Fire extinguisher (A,B,C)? Is it safe to be in the trunk? It won't explode or something?

So if something stupid like this happens.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98oy44rjlZg

As we all know water would just spread the fire.

I was thinking one this size so it's actually useful.


Also note that it can get to + 40 Celsius in the Summer and -40 Celsius in the Winter.

CharlesA
May 31st, 2010, 07:27 PM
Can't really go wrong with an ABC extinguisher.

Check here: http://www.h3rperformance.com/support_faq.htm

Zerocool Djx
May 31st, 2010, 07:31 PM
As I volunteer fire-fighter,.. I would most certainly recommend an ABC. when ever I show up to a scene it's the first thing off off the truck if the vehicle is ablaze

ALSO,.. just remember to bolt the thing down so it's not a projectile.

Do not store C02 ones in the car,.. they can explode on impact...

LowSky
May 31st, 2010, 07:32 PM
I don't get the question? If you want a extingisher for the house, you should keep it in the house. It wont do any good being in the car.

Paqman
May 31st, 2010, 07:39 PM
It won't explode or something?


No, extinguishers aren't under really big pressure, and are built tough.

waloshin
May 31st, 2010, 07:44 PM
I don't get the question? If you want a extingisher for the house, you should keep it in the house. It wont do any good being in the car.

True, but having multiple fire extinguishers in case of a fire is nice. And not every house has one, so if I'm at a friends and something happens that could easily be contained without calling the fire department then that would be great.

McRat
May 31st, 2010, 07:45 PM
For vehicle protection, Halon or AFFF (Cold Fire) are way more effective than powdered chem.

Avoid CO2. In confined areas, relatively low concentrations can be lethal compared to Halon. AFFF is almost zero risk though, as it only uses a small amount of CO2 as propellant.

I run 10lbs of Halon for the engine, and 10lbs of AFFF for me. While Halon is proven safe for driver's compartment, I just want to play safer. In theory, I can be engulfed in fire for 40 seconds with no lasting damage. Not that I want to find out though.

waloshin
May 31st, 2010, 07:58 PM
Would this one work and is it c02?

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/3/HouseHome/SafetySecurity/FireExtinguishers/PRD~0460056P/Garrison%252BDry%252BChemical%252BFire%252BExtingu isher.jsp?locale=en


Garrison Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher
Rated 6A80BC by ULC
10 pounds

juancarlospaco
May 31st, 2010, 08:43 PM
This one:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2100/2233153588_fc731c9bac.jpg?v=0

Or this One:

http://tenser.typepad.com/tenser_said_the_tensor/images/unixextinguisher.jpg

:)

McRat
May 31st, 2010, 08:45 PM
Would this one work and is it c02?

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/3/HouseHome/SafetySecurity/FireExtinguishers/PRD~0460056P/Garrison%252BDry%252BChemical%252BFire%252BExtingu isher.jsp?locale=en


Garrison Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher
Rated 6A80BC by ULC
10 pounds

Yes, that one will be fine. You should have one in your trunk, your garage, and in your house. You will most likely never need them, but if you do, they could save a life.

I was kidding around. Halon and AFFF systems are $$$ and are for race cars.

waloshin
May 31st, 2010, 08:50 PM
This one:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2100/2233153588_fc731c9bac.jpg?v=0

Or this One:

http://tenser.typepad.com/tenser_said_the_tensor/images/unixextinguisher.jpg

:)

Haha, is there a Chrome one and a Linux one?

KiwiNZ
May 31st, 2010, 09:30 PM
None , I do not own an Elephant :P

KiwiNZ
May 31st, 2010, 09:34 PM
Seriously though the only place I have Extinguishers is on my Boat . In all other places you are placing yourself at greater risk trying to fight the fire. You are better off getting the heck out of there.

On a boat it different , fighting it may mean the difference between survival or not.

Also most people have no idea how to use them properly and end up making the fire worse.

McRat
May 31st, 2010, 09:40 PM
Seriously though the only place I have Extinguishers is on my Boat . In all other places you are placing yourself at greater risk trying to fight the fire. You are better off getting the heck out of there.

On a boat it different , fighting it may mean the difference between survival or not.

Also most people have no idea how to use them properly and end up making the fire worse.


I think it comes down to choices.

If you see a house/car on fire, and children are about to die, I'd rather have a fire ext handy. Because I would go in without it anyhow.

To save property? Buy fire insurance, not extinguishers.

oldsoundguy
May 31st, 2010, 09:41 PM
I have a small BC I keep by the kitchen stove, but carry a Halon in my SUV and have a Halon in the media room.
When I was touring, had a rack in the back of the truck that held 1/2 dozen LARGE CO2 units that we would put by the amp racks during the performance.

KiwiNZ
May 31st, 2010, 10:01 PM
I think it comes down to choices.

If you see a house/car on fire, and children are about to die, I'd rather have a fire ext handy. Because I would go in without it anyhow.

To save property? Buy fire insurance, not extinguishers.

To do that you are better off at floor level with your nose rubbing the floor as opposed to trying to fight the fire .You will die with the children

grahammechanical
June 1st, 2010, 08:36 PM
Please make sure it cannot get damaged while in the trunk (boot - in England). A maintenance engineer once took several water extinguishers out of service at my place of employment two years ago. The brackets for hanging them on to hooks were dented.

When the trigger is squeezed CO2 is pushed into the extinguisher to push the water out. This pressurizes the extinguisher. One that is dented may be cracked on the inside. The increased pressure may cause the thing to burst in some way.

Paqman
June 1st, 2010, 09:26 PM
Also most people have no idea how to use them properly and end up making the fire worse.

+1

Never attack a fire with flames more than a foot or two high with an extinguisher, and don't try to clear an escape route with one. Extinguishers are for putting out really small fires before they get dangerous. If the fire is putting anybody's life in danger, it's too late for extinguishers, get out and call the professionals.