Fire extinguisher for 996

[NBTBRV8]

Guys,

Does anybody know what brand of extinguisher is meant to fit in to the standard 996 seat bracket? I believe that the extinguisher is NLA but I am having trouble find any details about it.

Thanks

[GC8]

Werner.

[GC8]

One for sale here:

http://www.coolitautomotive.com/performance%20spar...

There was a similar 997 extinguisher for sale in the classifieds too, if that suit?

[GC8]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3772810.htm

[NBTBRV8]

GC8 said:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3772810.htm

That one is too big for the standard 996 bracket which is like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-996-Fire-Extinguis...

[Porkupine]

Out of interest why do you want one?

[GC8]

I see. I believe that they were all manufactured by Werner, though.

[NBTBRV8]

Porkupine said:

Out of interest why do you want one?

It is a requirement for any form of track day here in Aus along with a secondary bonnet catch.

[Porkupine]

NBTBRV8 said:

It is a requirement for any form of track day here in Aus along with a secondary bonnet catch.

Aaaah I see!!

[Lambo fan]

Hi Guys

While we are on fire extinguishers, does anybody know if it is possible to recharge a Werner type extinguisher as the pressure gauge on mine (2008 GT2) has dropped into the red?

Many thanks

[GC8]

They certainly look refillable to me. Any fire service firm should be able to do it, but Id suggest spending a little more and having it refilled by a firm who specialise in motorsport extinguishers. Ive had a couple of in-car extinguishers lose pressure after a scrimped service at a local firm.

[NBTBRV8]

It appears as though the smaller 1kg type I am after is the Gloria range by Kidde.

[GC8]

I am surprised. On a positive note, Gloria are an OEM supplier to a number of manufacturers. If you can find a picture of an original 996 Gloria extinguisher, then I believe that youll be able to substitute an extinguisher from another vehicle manufacturers range, which should be available relatively cheaply.

If its a chubby bottle, which many are, then Id be looking to fit a two litre AFFF or two kilo ABC powder part in its place.

[edc]

Gloria, Kidde, Chubb extinguishers are all part of the same business.

[Phoenix673]

Just to let you know that stored pressure fire extinguishers require pressure testing every 5 years from the date of manufacture. Reputable companies will not refill/pressurise extinguishers without a current certificate or date stamp on the extinguisher body.