General Fire Extinguisher

[Vitesse]

I have one in my 500 as it’s a bit of a must really with an air cooled car and how hot it can get in the engine bay.

Thought I’d let you all know if you haven’t got one. I have just noticed Lidl are doing a special this week for one for £8.99, so a bit of a bargain!

https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/MiddleofLidl.htm?articleId=23647

 

[Bleeding Knuckles]

I purchased one when they had them in a while ago - bargain. German made and I think TUV tested. Wouldn't be without it
Ian.

 

[fiat500]

I have one in my 500 as it’s a bit of a must really with an air cooled car and how hot it can get in the engine bay.

Thought I’d let you all know if you haven’t got one. I have just noticed Lidl are doing a special this week for one for £8.99, so a bit of a bargain!

https://www.lidl.co.uk/en/MiddleofLidl.htm?articleId=23647

That is an amazing price but I wonder if it's a sign of the times. I've had a powder extinguisher in the car since the start but I've been considering replacing it as it approaches five years old and getting one which dispenses foam. Powder is not allowed in motorsport.

In my job I am responsible for checking that holiday homes are fitted with safety equipment. We've recently changed our advice to recommend foam rather than powder. I'm told that this is because the powder can cause a hazard in itself as it quickly fogs the air, it has a poor ability to dissipate heat and this risks a fire re-igniting. Apparently powder is quite messy but I guess that's just academic as any type of fire or extinguishant won't be very helpful in keeping your car in concours condition.

 

[Vitesse]

That is an amazing price but I wonder if it's a sign of the times. I've had a powder extinguisher in the car since the start but I've been considering replacing it as it approaches five years old and getting one which dispenses foam. Powder is not allowed in motorsport.

In my job I am responsible for checking that holiday homes are fitted with safety equipment. We've recently changed our advice to recommend foam rather than powder. I'm told that this is because the powder can cause a hazard in itself as it quickly fogs the air, it has a poor ability to dissipate heat and this risks a fire re-igniting. Apparently powder is quite messy but I guess that's just academic as any type of fire or extinguishant won't be very helpful in keeping your car in concours condition.

Yeah but anything is better than nothing. Powder as far as I know has always been the preference for use in cars? Comparing the inside of a house and fogging the air is a bit of a stretch when you consider that most cars aren’t actually located inside the house? As you say I think most people would prefer their car to be in mostly one piece after a fire. Unless of course it was an insurance job

 

[fiat500]

Yeah but anything is better than nothing. Powder as far as I know has always been the preference for use in cars? Comparing the inside of a house and fogging the air is a bit of a stretch when you consider that most cars aren’t actually located inside the house? As you say I think most people would prefer their car to be in mostly one piece after a fire. Unless of course it was an insurance job

Agreed..that's why I won't be ditching mine and why I've collected two others for the garage.

It's the re-ignition that I think is the problem with powder..I should be an expert but.......:bang:

...quote from Demon Tweeks guide:

"In its most basic form, the key points are as follows:

All vehicles must have a fire extinguisher installed.
It must be able to be deployed by the driver when in a typical seating position either manually (using a handheld extinguisher) or by a mechanical or electrical (plumbed in) triggering system.
The fire extinguishant type must be either AFFF or Clean Agent. Dry powder extinguishers are prohibited."

I know most of us aren't rally drivers, but fires don't differentiate .
As you didn't say, a dry powder extinguisher is better than trying to **** on it and will put a fire out quickly

 

[Vitesse]

Surrey Fire Brigade

Come on it’s only £8.99! I realise your spending habits may been affected since you emigrated! Also I stand corrected about most cars being inside houses. I know someone who put half a car on their wall would you believe it.

“Pros and Cons of dry powder fire extinguishers:

Pros: work on most types of fire; they suppress fires very quickly; specialist dry powder extinguishers are the only extinguishers that work on flammable metals.

Cons: slight danger of the fire re-igniting; when discharged, the powder can spread over a large area leaving a residue; can obscure vision when discharged and can be inhaled if used in enclosed areas.

Who needs dry powder fire extinguishers?:

Dry powder fire extinguishers are ideal for open or outdoor environments with the risk of several different types of fire, especially those involving chemicals, fuel, or vehicles. Examples include:

• Garage forecourts
• Large, commercial boiler rooms
• Flammable liquid storage facilities
• Large workshops
• Fuel tankers and other vehicles”

 

[fiat500]

[emoji4] ...... I'd heard that it's very popular down south that white powder. [emoji6] regards, Dougal Mc Frugal