skiph Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Knowing there is a "bit" of a risk of getting all kind of different suggestions on this, here we go. I prefer to always carry a Fire Extinguisher in my cars. For the other cars I have, dry chemical is OK as I'm good with the mess they make on them and my insurance Co paying for damage and cleanup to get things put back together properly. However, for my pride and joy, I prefer Co2, but can'f find one ANYWHERE local to buy. So, looks like it is a purchase on the web for this one. But, with all the hits I'm getting, I thought I would ask all the experts out there on what some suggestions would be (based on first hand purchase would be best of course). With all that said, thoughts everybody? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b17drvr Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Knowing there is a "bit" of a risk of getting all kind of different suggestions on this, here we go. I prefer to always carry a Fire Extinguisher in my cars. For the other cars I have, dry chemical is OK as I'm good with the mess they make on them and my insurance Co paying for damage and cleanup to get things put back together properly. However, for my pride and joy, I prefer Co2, but can'f find one ANYWHERE local to buy. So, looks like it is a purchase on the web for this one. But, with all the hits I'm getting, I thought I would ask all the experts out there on what some suggestions would be (based on first hand purchase would be best of course). With all that said, thoughts everybody? I got a Halon extinguisher at Aircraft Spruce http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pspages/h3rhalon.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 I got a Halon extinguisher at Aircraft Spruce http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pspages/h3rhalon.php I did the same thing and got it from the same outfit. Do you see some advantage to CO2? If so, please share because I am not aware of it (and, trust me, that does not mean there is no advantage). Thanks in advance. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Stop by your local city fire department, I am sure they would be happy to steer you in the right direction. I am sure Svttim would be able to help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Co2 and Halon are not good for outside gasoline fires. Halon was designed for enclosed computer room environments and even then it takes huge amounts to be effective. The heat from gasoline fires is very hot and you can not usually get close enough to make Co2 effective with a handheld bottle. Your first idea was the best for outside gasoline fires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeindog Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Check out this product, its a replacement for halon and is made specifically for vehicle applications. Halguard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Check out this product, its a replacement for halon and is made specifically for vehicle applications. Halguard Chemically identical product as that offered by Aircraft Spruce, http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pspages/h3rhalon.php but appears to be marketed directly to the automotive crowd. I had not seen this company before. Nice find. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiph Posted May 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 I went with Co2 as I thought they took Halon off the market. True on Halon being "the solution" for computer rooms, and I seem to remember commercial kitchens over the stoves and things (I think). Hummm..on additional thinking I might go that route for my kitchen too, to ovoid the mess from dry chemical. The idea is to get to something before it gets out of hand. Once any car fire is to hot to get close to use Co2, it's to hot to get to with anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 The idea is to get to something before it gets out of hand. Once any car fire is to hot to get close to use Co2, it's to hot to get to with anything Remember the fire extinguisher mantra: "May the car you use it on not be yours." Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 I got a Halon extinguisher at Aircraft Spruce http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pspages/h3rhalon.php I thought Halon was banned by the EPA years ago?? Best stuff ever. That website link keeps talking about a "blend" though so I'm not sure if its the same. Anyone know for sure? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeindog Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Halon 1211, 1301 or 2402 are banned as of 1998 per the EPA except for aviation fire suppression applications, thus the reason they are still allowed to sell those ones. The ones that I posted are a new "clean" version of halon which can be used on vehicles and can be recharged if used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Halon 1211, 1301 or 2402 are banned as of 1998 per the EPA except for aviation fire suppression applications, thus the reason they are still allowed to sell those ones. The ones that I posted are a new "clean" version of halon which can be used on vehicles and can be recharged if used. Thanks zeindog. Never knew there was an exemption for aircraft. Whats the diff between the 1211, 1301 & 2402? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeindog Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 The numbers have to do with the chemical makeup of the halon. The first number is the number of bromine molecules, the second is the number of flourine molecules, the third is the number of chlorine molecules and the fourth is the number of carbon molecules. I needed a little help from my old chemistry of fire books but I remember learning about halon a few years ago. They are just variations of halon and were developed at different points in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Thanks zdog. I have a couple of Halon extinguishers I squirelled away years ago. I'll have to go look at the labels and see if they have those numbers. Next stop, airport shops. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b17drvr Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 I'm using 1211. Great stuff. I use it in all the airplanes I fly and its great for the Shelby too. Actually I have not used it--it is there just in case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allenjh Posted May 28, 2009 Report Share Posted May 28, 2009 Knowing there is a "bit" of a risk of getting all kind of different suggestions on this, here we go. I prefer to always carry a Fire Extinguisher in my cars. For the other cars I have, dry chemical is OK as I'm good with the mess they make on them and my insurance Co paying for damage and cleanup to get things put back together properly. However, for my pride and joy, I prefer Co2, but can'f find one ANYWHERE local to buy. So, looks like it is a purchase on the web for this one. But, with all the hits I'm getting, I thought I would ask all the experts out there on what some suggestions would be (based on first hand purchase would be best of course). With all that said, thoughts everybody? Check out Griot's Garage at this link http://www.griotsgarage.com/p2p/searchResu...vals&page=1 Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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