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Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: San Carlos, CA
I know its been said but I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I'm glad you got out OK.
I keep my fire extinguisher in my tool box. Not a real good place for it but now I will move it to the floor between the door and the seat.
I keep my fire extinguisher in my tool box. Not a real good place for it but now I will move it to the floor between the door and the seat.
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 19,311
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From: Waterloo, Iowa
Sorry to hear about this. Somebody should start up a collection. That was a real sweet ride.
There are a few leaves in the 64s heater box, never could figure out how to get at them other than disassembly, but I never worried about. Till now.
Have bought a couple different fire extinguishers for my rigs and neither of them lasted more than a year or two before self-discharging inside the cab. Always garaged but it gets hot in the summer.
They were the smaller kind about the size of a can of bear spray. Anybody have recommendations for a good quality extinguisher that won't spooge itself?
Next thing, a fire under/inside the dash might be real tough to put out once it gets going even, with an extinguisher.
There are a few leaves in the 64s heater box, never could figure out how to get at them other than disassembly, but I never worried about. Till now.
Have bought a couple different fire extinguishers for my rigs and neither of them lasted more than a year or two before self-discharging inside the cab. Always garaged but it gets hot in the summer.
They were the smaller kind about the size of a can of bear spray. Anybody have recommendations for a good quality extinguisher that won't spooge itself?
Next thing, a fire under/inside the dash might be real tough to put out once it gets going even, with an extinguisher.
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 7,877
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From: Tennessee
I bought a professional grade fire extinguisher from a supplier at my shop . I was not cheep , $75 , compared to some I have seen . BUT ! cheaper than a truck ! I mounted mine behind the seat on the driver side .I am a bit short , so with the seat where I keep it , I can easily grab it if needed .
Cargo Master
Joined: May 2009
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From: Eagle River, AK
I wonder if you can get small extinguishers with Purple-K Extinguishing Agent. It's some pretty badd **** stuff.
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 19,311
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From: Waterloo, Iowa
I was thinking along the lines of Halon, but spose that is unobtanium by now. Have been meaning to install a battery disconnect, too. $75 for an extinguisher? Well, they aren't giving them away are they. Don't mind the price so long as they are quality. Peace of mind goes a long ways.
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