Anyone fitted a plumbed in extinguisher?

[TT Tim]

I'm hoping to pick up my plumbed in extinguisher system this afternoon, and I was wondering in anyone else has fitted one of these to a Cerb?

It comes with 2 'T' pulls, so the plan is one in the cabin and the other accessable from the outside of the car, obviously not too visable as the idea of returning to the car to find some little tike has pulled the handle doesn't fill me with joy.

What I'd like is suggestions as to where to place the 2 nozzles or any other first had experience of fittin the kit.

One above the fuel rail, but where to put the other?

Thanks

Tim

[purpleheadedcerb]

If you can wire it in so that it is disconnected when the alarm is armed, then the external button or t-handle won't matter. They have a control panel that you can arm and disarm.

I have a lifeline plumbed in system on my racer and the external button is about the size of a ten pence piece and about 4mm proud of the bodywork.

I didn't fit it myself so can't offer any advice there. I have one on the boot with the fuel tank, one near the carbs and one pointed down near my feet just incase the firewall is breached. (nozzles that is)



>> Edited by purpleheadedcerb on Tuesday 31st January 11:23

[TT Tim]

Thanks for that, but I've decided to go with a mechanical system as the idea of any more strain on the TVR electrics didn't appeal. But, I do agree that would have been an excellent solution.

Tim

[chassis 33]

Most mechanical systems have a locking pin, the idea is that you remove the pin when you roll the car off the trailer at the track, and re-fit it at the end of the race meeting. The idea is that it stops you accidentally setting off the extinguisher in the workshop, or in the case of a road car, stops some scrote covering your car in extinguisher power. Obviously this is a bit of a hassle to remove the pin every time you go for a drive.

Take a look at say the OMP electronic system, the control box is about the size of a 20pk of cigarettes, and is more convenient to prime than a mechanical system. Don't worry about the electrics cos it runs of a self contained 9v battery. Just make sure you carry a spare and test the system every time you prime it.

Regards
Iain