omega0684
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| posted on 28/10/09 at 11:46 PM |
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opinions please
can i have your opinions on this fire extinguisher, the main thing i want to know is, is it big enough at 600g's?
ebay link
Alex
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pif
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| posted on 28/10/09 at 11:50 PM |
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600grams seems small. I guess its only good enough if you get to the "small" fire quickly and use it effectivley. But it is about as small
as they come and will be useless on anything major.
been a bit of a rush job really, bodged it all together in just 5 1/2 years.
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iscmatt
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| posted on 28/10/09 at 11:50 PM |
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Thats the same size as the one i have in the passenger footwell. I would say for a road car then this would be acceptable back up if the worst was to
happen, if you are tracking your car often you might want something bigger or even a built in system...
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PAUL FISHER
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| posted on 29/10/09 at 12:04 AM |
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The 600gram extinguishers are the smallest ones you can buy,the are around a 500ml,they are better than not having one at all,but I have a 2kg one in
mine,I would go for one of at least 1kg.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1KG-DRY-POWDER-ABC-FIRE-EXTINGUISHER-CAR-TAXI-HOME_W0QQitemZ260481520668QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Fire_Extinguishers?hash=item3ca5e8
941c
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 29/10/09 at 12:12 AM |
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Good for extinguishing a candle, but not much more.
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 29/10/09 at 07:50 AM |
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lidl (default shop for discerning locosters)do them
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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alistairolsen
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| posted on 29/10/09 at 08:19 AM |
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No
My Build Thread
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omega0684
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| posted on 29/10/09 at 09:09 AM |
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fair enough, i'll go for the 2kg one then!
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 29/10/09 at 09:26 AM |
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too small, I have actually used that size to put out a fire from welding that set the passenger carpet on fire and that was about as much as it could
deal with. An engine fire or burning GRP would be too much imo
If you want a carbon look one, simply buy some stick on film or use a carbon tube over a normal extinguisher but get bigger than that. Though some are
saying get something bigger if you are using the car on a track, road crashes can be just as bad sometimes.
Yesterday I bought one of these from ASDA you tube linky
 for £10 to go in the kitchen, it says it’s as effective as a 2kg normal one,
and suitable for anything a powder extinguisher is for. At that price I'm tempted to buy another just try it on a small bonfire to see if it can
put it out Best thing is it looks like it works just like a normal spray and stops when you release the button, unlike many standard powder
versions.
[Edited on 29/10/09 by Mr Whippy]
[Edited on 29/10/09 by Mr Whippy]
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 29/10/09 at 12:12 PM |
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Nice one Mr.Whippy.
Judging by the reviews, that seems to be an excellent bit of kit.
Definately worth trying out for that price.
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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55ant
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| posted on 29/10/09 at 12:14 PM |
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i have just recieved a 2kg one, it fits really well in the footwell of the indy, and its big enough to be effective
away from cars, now cycling and building TT bikes
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wicket
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| posted on 29/10/09 at 12:34 PM |
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I've one of these to fit, from Rally Design £76 I believe
http://www.lifeline-fire.co.uk/downloads/101-225-001.pdf
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 29/10/09 at 01:22 PM |
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Depends what you want it for.
For example;
Ive got a 1.5Kg powder extinguisher in the rassenger footwell, within reach of the driving position. This is to fire off in order to get out of the
car if needed because of harnesses and difficulties getting in and out.
If you want one to put the car out, youll need something bigger, or a high volume plumbed in unit.
In my view, as long as you can get out the rest is insured.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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nib1980
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| posted on 29/10/09 at 02:54 PM |
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bigger is always better! 
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