Fire extinguisher systems

[drivin_me_nuts]

Do any of you chaps have fire extinguisher systems in your Ultimas? If so, can tell me what they are.

Cheers.

[MarkWebb]

I have one but I can't give you the name until I get home on Sunday.they supply to many race teams.

[MarkWebb]

I remembered. Lifeline is the name of the co.

[Gulf LS3]

yep lifeline

ive got a large mechanical one in my workshop if you want one?

i cant remember what size it is but i can get back to you if you are interested

[drivin_me_nuts]

Thanks for answering.

This was just one question along my journey Ultima wise. I am hooked on buying/building one and it was ony of my thoughts, particularly as the tub is plastic it was a thought that came to mind.

[macgtech]

We have one from these guys - very helpful and they are specially made for your application - and the prices are comparable to off the shelf! Highly recommended.

http://www.f-e-v.co.uk/

Jonny

[Davrianman]

Hi there,

I have a Lifeline plumbed in system for mine. It has 6 nozzles, 4 will be in the engine bay, I under the dash and one near the front battery. After 6 years of build, I could not bear the thought of watching it burn on the side of a motorway, so in my opinion, £200 for such a system is a sound investment. I have the same system in my racing Davrian. Thankfully I have never used it.

[drivin_me_nuts]

Thanks for taking the time to reply. One of these systems will be added to my build list as I am somewhat mindful of the burning fiberglass. Even for peace of mind alone, they are worth the investment. Cheers.

[UltimaCH]

Same here, as fiber glass fires can be rather nasty and I would like to to save (is possible) something from the car, after me of course

[ROWDYRENAULT]

I have a Spa system that contains aquais fluid. The medium used as a redartant is important so do your homework. Another reason I think a fire system on the Ultima makes sense is either under your own power or being taken out of the car by someone else its going to take more time than a conventional door system. I was in a fire in a helicopter in Vietnam and believe me you don't want to go there. Lee

[Stig]

I had a plumbed in Lifeline system in the GTR however, I also carried a hand held extinguisher as the Lifeline system was total loss ie, once you set it off it will keep going until empty - this is VERY messy. The handheld was in case of a small fire minimising damage caused by the extinguisher (as well as the fire obviously).

[deviant]

Stig said:

I had a plumbed in Lifeline system in the GTR however, I also carried a hand held extinguisher as the Lifeline system was total loss ie, once you set it off it will keep going until empty - this is VERY messy. The handheld was in case of a small fire minimising damage caused by the extinguisher (as well as the fire obviously).

I would recommend a 2KG, hand held, dry powder extinguisher.

The plumbed in extinguisher is great for inside the car but no good for something that is on fire outside of the car (say a leaking fluid on fire underneath the car or even something like a plastic bag or dry grass that has been picked up) and completely OTT for something minor like a cable melting and catching on fire where you just want a quick puff of powder to knock the flame down.

Also make sure the hand held is well secured with a metal bracket with a latch and is within reach with seatbelt on and in your normal driving position. It is no good to you in the boot or way down in the passenger foot well if you are stuck.

[UltimaCH]

deviant said:

.....It is no good to you in the boot....

The boot in an Ultima Side pods perhaps yes, but I imagine the best place to have an extinguisher handy would be on the bulkhead between the seats