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Yet another time I’ve had to use my extinguisher. In short a 6.7 rolled down the boat ramp into the water the owner thought it was a good idea to run his already totaled truck after being towed out than it set fire after he shut it off. I yelled the trucks on fire and they all scattered seagulls for some comedic relief. My 5 lb got it out but it re ignited probably due to the electrical system still being hooked to the batteries. 2 additional extinguishers later it was out to the point FD took no action upon arrival. Ordered a 10 lb replacement for the boat but wondering if anyone has used a 20lb before? Just thinking may get a 20 lb for the truck or maybe the 10 would work. Thanks
I've used 20#, even the 250# on 20" tires @ work. They aren't cheap to purchase and are heavy to mount. I wouldn't carry a 20 in a vehicle , too darn heavy to mount, I envision the bolts ripping thru sheet metal. Make sure and get yours refilled ASAP, never know when you'll need it again. I keep two 10 pounders in the truck
I carry two 10 pounders in every vehicle. I might be paranoid but after seeing countless vehicles go to waste on the interstate every year, just knowing that I could save my own is very comforting.
I carry two 10 pounders in every vehicle. I might be paranoid but after seeing countless vehicles go to waste on the interstate every year, just knowing that I could save my own is very comforting.
9 x 2 x 10
2 x 2 x 10
1 x 2 x 10
1 x 2 x 10
1 x 2 x 10
1 x 2 x 10
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That's 300 lbs of extinguishment...
I like pressurized water cans with foam. They are a little bigger but are not that heavy and they are easily refilled once used with an air compressor. Just depends on where you want to mount one.
I like pressurized water cans with foam. They are a little bigger but are not that heavy and they are easily refilled once used with an air compressor. Just depends on where you want to mount one.
Yep, got two 2.5 gallon ones. Don't use em on fuel or oil fires though!
I carry two 10 pounders in every vehicle. I might be paranoid but after seeing countless vehicles go to waste on the interstate every year, just knowing that I could save my own is very comforting.
That sounds pricey. But much cheaper to be prepared than the alternative. You’ve got me thinking it’s a good idea and I don’t want to be the poor smuck watching my stuff burn on the side of the road.
Since it would be expensive to get stocked up I’d like to ask you a few questions. Hoping you’ve found the “best practice” for this.
Is there a particular brand or type you keep in the vehicles?
Where do you get them?
How do you mount (or store)?
How often do you have to replace or recharge?
They can be pricey when buying new. I stumbled across some for $10 each. Go to your local refiller to have them tested and filled as needed or if you buy a used one. They may even have a deal on some.
Shake them side to side and end over end every 6 months to keep the powder loose, and watch the charge gauge and make sure the pins are in place. Otherwise they keep for years, we have our inspected monthly at work, which doesn't amount to much more than someone licensed checking the gauge, shaking them, and punching the inspection card and putting their license# and initials on it.
The water ones you refill with your compressor are not general use, very limited. You really need an ABC for a vehicle. Silver water ones are great on hay balers, but only good for type A fires.
You won't need a type K (kitchen oils) or D (metal; like sodium or magnesium)
A small K can be handy in the camper or house kitchen tho, and are usually white.
A, B, or C are usually red, and can be in AB, AC, ABC combinations, so shoot for an ABC.
There is the powder type, CO², or foam for ABC. There is also a deionized water type for type C only. The powder is corrosive.
Be careful not to use a CO² type in a small area you want to breathe in, such as the cab of a vehicle with trapped occupants
the damn fire department sprayed it with foam, instead of cutting the battery cables. ( my daughter was at a hospital, it caught fire while she was inside, it did not park )
that foam ruined everything,
I sprayed it all off, and sold the truck immediately
the damn fire department sprayed it with foam, instead of cutting the battery cables. ( my daughter was at a hospital, it caught fire while she was inside, it did not park )
that foam ruined everything,
I sprayed it all off, and sold the truck immediately
I'm not a firefighter, but if I'm being honest, if I see fire my first thought is "I need water or an extinguisher to put this out." I'm not looking for wires to cut to stop the flames. But then again, the only vehicle fires I have experience with is a lawnmower and a combine.
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