Good Fire Extinguisher

[bliss]

Need to purchase a fire extinguisher for my Cobra.

Is a Class B the one to consider?

How big and what brand is best?

Thanks.

[patrickt]

I carry two. The one that is mounted between the seats, on the tunnel, and that doubles as a perfect arm rest, is a Halotron unit. It is a "clean" unit, and leaves no residue. The second unit is mounted in the trunk to the roll bar brace. It is an old fashioned ABC powder type extinguisher. If my car catches on fire, I will use the Halotron unit on it. If your car is on fire, I will use the old fashioned unit and then you'll have to use Q-Tips to clean up all the white residue, but at least the fire damage will have been lessened.

[bliss]

Originally Posted by patrickt

I carry two. The one that is mounted between the seats, on the tunnel, and that doubles as a perfect arm rest, is a Halotron unit. It is a "clean" unit, and leaves no residue. The second unit is mounted in the trunk to the roll bar brace. It is an old fashioned ABC powder type extinguisher. If my car catches on fire, I will use the Halotron unit on it. If your car is on fire, I will use the old fashioned unit and then you'll have to use Q-Tips to clean up all the white residue, but at least the fire damage will have been lessened.

What size is the one between the seats?

Would a small size - 1.4 lb do the job or is the 2.5 lb really needed?

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by bliss

What size is the one between the seats?

Would a small size - 1.4 lb do the job or is the 2.5 lb really needed?

I have the Amerex B385, in the shiny chrome version, and that's 2.5lb.

[Bernica]

I have often considered going the full suppression route with the piping and nozzles in engine compartment and trunk and a "Pull For Fire" switch in the cockpit. Mainly because of the time it can take to unbuckle and get out of the car when you may have only seconds and may also be injured.

That said, I am sure if I saw fire, I would be out of the car pretty damn quick!

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Bernica

I have often considered going the full suppression route with the piping and nozzles in engine compartment and trunk and a "Pull For Fire" switch in the cockpit. Mainly because of the time it can take to unbuckle and get out of the car when you may have only seconds and may also be injured.

That said, I am sure if I saw fire, I would be out of the car pretty damn quick!

But, how would you know that it worked unless you tested it out once?

[jeffnolan]

Thanks. I just installed a halotron as a result of reading this thread.

Originally Posted by patrickt

I carry two. The one that is mounted between the seats, on the tunnel, and that doubles as a perfect arm rest, is a Halotron unit. It is a "clean" unit, and leaves no residue. The second unit is mounted in the trunk to the roll bar brace. It is an old fashioned ABC powder type extinguisher. If my car catches on fire, I will use the Halotron unit on it. If your car is on fire, I will use the old fashioned unit and then you'll have to use Q-Tips to clean up all the white residue, but at least the fire damage will have been lessened.

[Bernica]

Like these....

Halotron Fire Extinguishers - Garage Accessories - In Your Garage - Griot's Garage

[lippy]

I have a chrome 1 Lb halotron on the bulkhead centered between the rear seats, and a 2 Lb halotron mounted in the trunk near the gas tank fill tube.

[jwd]

Halotron and other "clean agent" extinguishers are basically useless for car fires. Get a good ABC rated extinguisher and have good insurance.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by jwd

Halotron and other "clean agent" extinguishers are basically useless for car fires. Get a good ABC rated extinguisher and have good insurance.

Hmmmm, well, in that case, I would use the extinguisher that works on my car, and I would use the one that doesn't work on someone else's car....

[Tim7139]

The Superformance halon units with the billet brackets are not cheap but are quite nice. Firmly mounted and available by pulling a single pin.

[Bernica]

I always used to pack my own chutes, including my reserve!

[vatdevil]

I installed a new halon extinguisher. If I remember correct from my research....Halon is twice as effective, per lb, as Halotron.

[Bernica]

I am much more afraid of fire than jumping out of an airplane!

[vatdevil]

Originally Posted by bliss

Need to purchase a fire extinguisher for my Cobra.

Is a Class B the one to consider?

How big and what brand is best?

Thanks.

This is what I suggest
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/saf-pc2p/overview/





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[750hp]

I'm surprised how many people have just one fire extinguisher that they store it in the trunk. Isn't that like owning a firearm for "personal safety", and locking it in a safe?