Fire extinguisher location
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Fire extinguisher location
Hi all, In view of the Minder Capri having caught fire recently, has anybody got any suggestions as to where to fit a suitable size extinguisher. 1kg seems the most popular. Dry powder or foam?
Last edited by 1972TCCOUPE on Tue Dec 22, 2020 8:54 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Glen
1972 TC Coupe....fun in a straight line
1974 Mumford Convertible.
1972 TC Coupe....fun in a straight line
1974 Mumford Convertible.
Re: Fire extinguisher localtion
I carry one under the drivers seat. Sensible to have one that you can get to easily.
Many years ago ( about 25! ) I stopped at some traffic lights to see smoke coming out from under the bonnet. It was the first time out in a crash damaged car I’d bought and repaired.
The lights changed so I drove across the junction and pulled over. Upon opening the bonnet I found a small fire under the bonnet. I immediately pulled the pipes off the screen wash jets, leaned in through the window and operated the screen wash and put the fire out! Turned out to be a blocked/crushed breather.
The girl in the back was panicking as the child locks where on and she couldn’t get out! My girlfriend in the passenger seat seemed unfazed-she’s now my wife!
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Many years ago ( about 25! ) I stopped at some traffic lights to see smoke coming out from under the bonnet. It was the first time out in a crash damaged car I’d bought and repaired.
The lights changed so I drove across the junction and pulled over. Upon opening the bonnet I found a small fire under the bonnet. I immediately pulled the pipes off the screen wash jets, leaned in through the window and operated the screen wash and put the fire out! Turned out to be a blocked/crushed breather.
The girl in the back was panicking as the child locks where on and she couldn’t get out! My girlfriend in the passenger seat seemed unfazed-she’s now my wife!
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1992 Lada Niva Cossack - brilliant
2008 Ducati 1098R TB21 LE 200bhp/99lb/ft of a monster on two wheels. All from 1198cc
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1997 Ducati 916 Senna - Awesome
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Re: Fire extinguisher localtion
I have a BMW one out of my old E39 Fits nicely down side of the seat between it and the door
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Re: Fire extinguisher localtion
Balmy, (so many Davids), is yours attached to the floor or the tipping seat?, that’s the extinguisher, not the wife.
Glen
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Re: Fire extinguisher localtion
Foam and fitted within reach of the driver's seat (on the floor or cross member under the seat).
Some helpful advice here :-
https://blog.demon-tweeks.com/motorspor ... nguishers/
Some helpful advice here :-
https://blog.demon-tweeks.com/motorspor ... nguishers/
Bryan
Auckland NZ
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Auckland NZ
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Re: Fire extinguisher localtion
It’s actually not attached to anything. It’s only hit the back of my ankles once a couple of weeks ago when someone pulled across me when I had right of way and I had to stop suddenly.1972TCCOUPE wrote:Balmy, (so many Davids), is yours attached to the floor or the tipping seat?, that’s the extinguisher, not the wife.
1974 Marina Tc Coupe - 1950CC
1982 Morris Ital HL Estate - 7600 miles from new
1992 Lada Niva Cossack - brilliant
2008 Ducati 1098R TB21 LE 200bhp/99lb/ft of a monster on two wheels. All from 1198cc
1998 Laverda 750 Formula-rare
1997 Ducati 916 Senna - Awesome
!974 Honda CD175-awaiting resto - now stripped
1982 Morris Ital HL Estate - 7600 miles from new
1992 Lada Niva Cossack - brilliant
2008 Ducati 1098R TB21 LE 200bhp/99lb/ft of a monster on two wheels. All from 1198cc
1998 Laverda 750 Formula-rare
1997 Ducati 916 Senna - Awesome
!974 Honda CD175-awaiting resto - now stripped
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Re: Fire extinguisher localtion
Mine is between the drivers door and side of the seat with a bracket screwed to the floor so if I crash it I don't get the extra bump on the head! I can reach it while in the car if required.
My dad went to a accident years ago when a worker rolled his van down a bank, he said he spent the time while the van was rolling dodging the sledge hammer bouncing round the inside of the van!
My dad went to a accident years ago when a worker rolled his van down a bank, he said he spent the time while the van was rolling dodging the sledge hammer bouncing round the inside of the van!
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Re: Fire extinguisher localtion
I think I’ll go for a 600gram foam beside the seat,and a larger one in the boot.
Thanks all
Thanks all
Glen
1972 TC Coupe....fun in a straight line
1974 Mumford Convertible.
1972 TC Coupe....fun in a straight line
1974 Mumford Convertible.