What Type Fire Extinguisher

[Larry Sciblo]

Hey all, I was changing my fuel filters and had a bit of a spill. When the thought came into my tiny brain "what if this thing caught fire"...would the small 2lb ABC extinguisher work. Should I have 1 or even 2 in my truck. And if so, what TYPE? I admit I don't know squat about diesel or gas fires, and which type extinguisher to use. C02? Foam, Std ABC? I did some research and it is a mixed bag. Some say "LET IT BURN". What do you guys think?

 

[Shiner]

Any would work, just best not to use water. Small box of soda works great as well. Diesel not that flammable though.

 

[Wayne M.]

Agree. You’ll have a tough time igniting Diesel as compared to Gasoline. That said, it’s good to have an extinguisher. Halon was the best, but I don’t think those are available anymore. I don’t know beyond a good size ABC unit.

 

[Shiner]

I keep a 5lb ABC handy, couple 2 1/2 in motorhome. No fires I couldn't handle in shop for 40 years. Beyond that.....run!
Nah, really, just need to keep a cool head and not freak out. Always had to have 2-5lbs in semi as I hauled haz-mat, but when annual training came up.....always told em, I ain't a fire fighter, pull the release on the king pin and pull away. LOL!

 

[Shiner]

Hey all, I was changing my fuel filters and had a bit of a spill. When the thought came into my tiny brain "what if this thing caught fire"...would the small 2lb ABC extinguisher work. Should I have 1 or even 2 in my truck. And if so, what TYPE? I admit I don't know squat about diesel or gas fires, and which type extinguisher to use. C02? Foam, Std ABC? I did some research and it is a mixed bag. Some say "LET IT BURN". What do you guys think?

"let it burn" if fully insured and you like the newest model.....LOL!

 

[Cummins12V98]

I carry a couple 5lb ABC in my trucks tool box.

 

[Deleted member 995608]

"let it burn" if fully insured and you like the newest model.....LOL!

I hate to admit that I thought the same thing.

Diesel is no where near as volatile as gasoline but once its lit, its lit. When i burn my annual brush pile, I throw sawdust thats been soaked in diesel.....it gets the fire burning well.

 

[Shiner]

I hate to admit that I thought the same thing.

Diesel is no where near as volatile as gasoline but once its lit, its lit. When i burn my annual brush pile, I throw sawdust thats been soaked in diesel.....it gets the fire burning well.

What.....no tires? Wait a minute......that is for them anti-protest everything folks, I forget.

 

[jgillott]

I hope you don't mind me recommending a specific brand, but take a look at these dry chem ABC extinguishers. These are high quality, almost professional level, rechargeable extinguishers.

2.5lb

https://www.amazon.com/Amerex-2-5lb-Chemical-Extinguisher-Bracket/dp/B0089XA6Y0

5lb

https://www.amazon.com/Amerex-Chemi...63&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=amerex+5lb+abc&psc=1

10lb

https://www.amazon.com/Amerex-B441-Chemical-Class-Extinguisher/dp/B00F5CKEE0/ref=as_at/?imprToken=a0AYnLbvDI1X3t7lGDGu0Q&slotNum=7&creativeASIN=B00F5CKEE0&imprToken=4O-QwmTYFAAtihIhb.1yug&slotNum=1&ie=UTF8&keywords=amerex 10 lb abc&qid=1456897962&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&sr=8-1&linkCode=w61&tag=tdr1-20&linkId=d96b1091c13f0d15334d2dbfe07268c0&kbid=62750

 

[SBettencourt]

Have an ABC in the garage and a Purple K in the truck.

 

[Ozymandias]

Do not have or use ABC anymore, if used the vehicle and everything around will be trash in a short amount of time, the powder is very aggressive against metals and can't be wash of properly.

I switched to foam extinguishers everywhere, nowadays the can be stored and used down to -30°C.
So there is no need anymore for Powder.

 

[jhenderson]

Foam isn’t really an option here in the U.S.

 

[Shiner]

Do not have or use ABC anymore, if used the vehicle and everything around will be trash in a short amount of time, the powder is very aggressive against metals and can't be wash of properly.

I switched to foam extinguishers everywhere, nowadays the can be stored and used down to -30°C.
So there is no need anymore for Powder.

Kinda like when they go to a house fire......usually way more water damage than actual fire damage.

 

[Ozymandias]

Foam isn’t really an option here in the U.S.

Why this, please explain?

 

[jhenderson]

My research shows they are not readily available in the U.S. I see they’re quite popular in the U.K.

 

[Deleted member 995608]

Kinda like when they go to a house fire......usually way more water damage than actual fire damage.

No doubt. In my almost 20 years in the fire service, I've put the hurt to lot's of homes. And to make matters even worse, all of our cross lays lines and hotel packs are smooth bore nozzles now. I can punch some serious holes now

 

[BigPapa]

Not that you shouldn’t be prepared for all situations, but in all my years I’ve never seen diesel fuel from something like your filter change catch fire. In my experience, igniting diesel takes quite an effort. Now, once it is lit, yes, she’ll burn. It takes a match or a lighter directly on it several seconds to ignite. A spark won’t do it. It might ignite fairly quickly if, say, a high pressure line ruptured and sprayed fuel on a very hot exhaust housing or manifold.

-Scott

 

[Wayne M.]

Strolling through Harbor Freight with a fistful of coupons, and I found these Kidde DOT approved BC extinguishers.

 

[Wayne M.]

 

[Cummins12V98]

Looks like the ones I installed in my Boat.