Recommendations - Fire Extenguisher

[GaryMoore]

Sorry if this is in the wrong forum, I didn't know where to put it.

I would like to purchase a fire extenguisher for my truck. I know there would be a specific type that should be used on a motor vehicle, but unsure which. Could someone please tell me the kind of extinguisher I need?

Thanks... gary moore

 

[testraub]

Any A-B-C type should do the trick. Size is up to you and where you plan to mount it.

 

[jandtjil]

3lb A-B-C, right up against the seat bracket under the drivers seat. I cant remember any elec wires being in the area, but wouldnt hurt to pull the lower door sill moulding and gently slide a hand under the carpet of the mounting area.

Make sure you check your location for clearance between top of extgr and seat mech/motors, dont want them to mate.

JJ

 

[gwagner]

I carry a 10LB. ABC dry chem. and a 5LB. CO2 in my truck and if i ever have to use one i wold grab the CO2 first. It makes alot less mess and if it didnt complealy extingush the fire i would follow up with the dry chem.

 

[HAnderson]

When you nead it the mess is not going to be a worry. Howard

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

I've always carried a Halon extinguisher - the type used for electrical fires where particulate damage to items like computers was an issue. Never had to use it, so dunno how effective it is compared to other types - sure hope I don't find out the hard way!

 

[Grey Wolf]

Gary is right Halon was the way to go, however it's hard to find now that it is more or less banned. It does work good though, I've seen it put out an engine fire and the hood wasn't even opened it was shot right through the radiator and snuffed out the fire. As Gary said it was used extensively in computer rooms and is (or was) quite expensive, we had an electrician trip one in the computer room I was working on and it cost $27,000 to recharged the system (the room was 100'X300")



Dupont is one of the companys making a replacement, however I don't know what the cost or availability is?



http://www.dupont.com/fire/products/fe36_home.html

 

[10-9jc]

All posters have it right!

Got to use 'em all for about 30 years.

Halon is no longer available as handheld extinguisher -

not sure if existing commercial systems can still be

re-charged with halon (Haz to health).

CO2 is great - but expensive.



Go to Costco and get a dry chem A-B-C rated.

Check gauge regularly (see if charged).

Dry chem will "pack down", so remove from bracket

every now and then, turn upside down, shake it, etc.

Two is better than one - do you have room in truck

bed tool box, trailer, or? for another.



(FYI: A = ordinary combustibles, wood, paper, etc.

B = flammable liquids, C = electrical).

UL labs tests for -and assigns- ratings.



Thank you for the reminder - new truck, need to

heed my own advice!

 

[bmoeller]

A-B-C extingusher. Never had a problem with Kidde.



http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/...?storeId=6970&productId=200264424&R=200264424