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Originally Posted by patrickt
I carry two, both are chrome, and both are about 1.5lbs I think. The one behind the shifter, between the seats, is a fancy Halotron unit in case the fire is in my car. Supposedly it makes no mess; just don't breathe it. It also makes for an absolutely perfect elbow rest while driving The second one in the trunk is a regular ABC powder unit that makes a terrible mess if you use it. That one is in case the fire is in someone else's car.
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I carry 1 of each type as well, but for different reasons. The Halon, Halotron or Halguard type extinguisher is the one to use first. However, there are many circumstances where they won't be effective so you want a dry chem. as a back-up.
The pre-plumbed systems look cool but their purpose is to only control the fire long enough to allow the driver to get out so he can get a good view of the car burning to the ground. I would take 2 hand held extinguishers over the best pre-plumbed system on the market.
Jim