Fire extinguishers
Discussion
I used to have a 2kg CO2 can in the back of the car but it was stolen over the winter.
Before I replace it with the same again, I'd be interested to know about what other owners use and the reasonings.
I'm tempted to fit a full system as the car is a 2+2 and will often have my kids in the back. I've also been told that powder will make a total mess which is why I opted for CO2 originally but in reality, in an event where you want to buy time to get everyone clear I really would think I'd be worrying about that if powder was notably superior to CO2.
I think that a mild concern over CO2 is that while it may put out a flame initially it doesn't go on to supply any suppressant nature to stop the fire from igniting again.
So, from a small CO2 can fixed in the driver door pocket (which is massive and an ideal location) to a full blown, integrated powder solution, I'm pondering which is the most suitable.
Thanks in advance.
Just to add, something to bear in mind is that the bonnet doesn't open on my car so targeting anything in the engine bay is not an option with a standalone canister. All that could be done is to point the nozzle at one of the two gaps between the bonnet and the windscreen and just emptying the can in there and hope it fills the bay sufficiently to suppress any flames.
Before I replace it with the same again, I'd be interested to know about what other owners use and the reasonings.
I'm tempted to fit a full system as the car is a 2+2 and will often have my kids in the back. I've also been told that powder will make a total mess which is why I opted for CO2 originally but in reality, in an event where you want to buy time to get everyone clear I really would think I'd be worrying about that if powder was notably superior to CO2.
I think that a mild concern over CO2 is that while it may put out a flame initially it doesn't go on to supply any suppressant nature to stop the fire from igniting again.
So, from a small CO2 can fixed in the driver door pocket (which is massive and an ideal location) to a full blown, integrated powder solution, I'm pondering which is the most suitable.
Thanks in advance.
Just to add, something to bear in mind is that the bonnet doesn't open on my car so targeting anything in the engine bay is not an option with a standalone canister. All that could be done is to point the nozzle at one of the two gaps between the bonnet and the windscreen and just emptying the can in there and hope it fills the bay sufficiently to suppress any flames.
Edited by DonkeyApple on Sunday 15th May 23:41
Phil Tudhope said:
DonkeyApple said:
Thanks. To be honest I don't really care about the car.
You've got a Typhon ---- and you don't care about the car !!I think the statement - "The car can always be replaced" isn't quite true in your situation.
Personally, I'd be interested in a system that could hopefully save the car - after getting everyone out safely of course.
Phil.
Relatively speaking, the car is a wholly irrelevant object in contrast to the concept of having a family member doing a permanent Lauda impression.
Gassing Station | General TVR Stuff & Gossip | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff