Where to get fire extinguisher?
 

I've never had a fire on a car myself but having just witnessed a friend deal with one I'm getting some extinguishers.

My buddy has a Boss 302, he had the air cleaner off and the car was running, he did not notice the fuel bowl leaking and when he revved the car up it back fired and instant fire. Another fellow came by and poured his soda drink on it, well the drink spread the fire and it was a nasty situation. Fortunately not much happened.

I need to get a few in car extinguishers. Is Halon still the hot ticket? Any recommendations on where to purchase them?

Thanks in advance. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Good question, The powder makes a real mess of things.

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Hey Prototype, Griot's garage 800-345-5789.

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With today's technology you can purchase an extinguisher that sucks the oxygen (killing the fire) without the powder mess. The name is slipping me right now, however.

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H3R Performance has a great product call halguard. You can shoot it in the grill and it will seek out the fire without having to open the hood. Designed not to damage cars and leave minimal mess. to find a dealer contact
Brian Drommer
National Sales Rep.
H3R Performance
Sales Office: 847-847-7078
Sales Fax: 847-847-7085
Cell: 224-406-0635
Email: [email protected]

thank god i have not had to use it, but it rides with me everytime.

John https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif

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Get a BIG extinguisher. The little ones are not much good if you have a gas fire. It gets awfully hot awfully fast. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/frown.gif Nice to have a ratchet and socket handy if you have to undo the battery cables in a hurry.

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I agree - working fire plan is a good idea https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/blush.gif

http://www.colinsclassicauto.com/dom...fairs_0710.pdf

Colin

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I have worked as a Captain on a full time department for 21 years and can tell you if you get a Halon fire extinguisher you would be wise.They remove all the oxygen in the atmosphere the fire is.They were originally made for computer rooms were you did not want any residue left.We can not get them refilled up here now because when they were set off they put the fire out quick but often also killed people in the fire area because of the oxygen deficent room. If you go to a local fire extinguisher company they may have some sitting around that could be purchased. Let them know it is for a garage that nobody works in on a regular basis. I have a 20 lb cannister hanging from my shop ceiling that is set to go off at 150 degrees. There is a new product also but I think I have heard it is in the development stage. i will ask Fire Prevention in the next day or 2 if there is anything else to take over from Halon.

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Wow Colin...thanks for the article. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/blush.gif

Hey Paul...thanks for your input, too! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Halon is the ONLY way to go! I carry in each of the cars. It's what I also used in the racecar. No Residue... that you'll be cleaning forever if you have to use it.

Jeff x2 https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/3gears.gif

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Good question, The powder makes a real mess of things.

[/ QUOTE ]I would sooner be cleaning the mess rather that looking at the charred remains.
Watched our neighbours house burn last Tuesday, she tried to put out an electrical fire with water. Before I went to bed that night I inspected all the fire extinguishers we have in our home and made sure everybody knew how to use them.

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she tried to put out an electrical fire with water.

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I work with a lady who did that at the company where I work. You have to wonder sometimes what they are thinking? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/hmmm.gif

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Halon is no longer used ....Data Centers use a new Clean Agent oxygen depleting gas...its called Inergen.Its much more environmentally friendly.I dont think its available in a portable extinguisher yet though. We also have an FM-200 system...same principles as Halon but friendly to the environment...if you find Halon it is recycles as it is no longer produced. Halon is an ozone depleting chemical. CO2 is an alternative too.

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i'll say it again, the h3r product acts like halon, depletes the fire and no mess. I have a nice chrome unit that i take with me everytime. Motion sounds like he can set you up.

John

Ps i had a stock automatic halon unit on my offshore boat (twin 502s, crane hydraulic cam etc, dart HR intake and a big holley. 500hp each) and it gave piece me piece of mind.
I have been in a boat gas fire https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/blush.gif So with 160 gallons of fuel on this boat, i monitored the halon regularily https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/scholar.gif