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02-26-2016, 05:32 AM
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Bill,
That is very good advice. I always go all over mine after a hard drive or at least once a week if I have just driven it normally. And you are correct about lines, connectors, and bolts that tend to loosen up. That few minutes of checking has saved me numerous problems in the past.
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02-26-2016, 10:19 AM
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I have been looking at changing my extinguishers to Cold Fire. One for the cockpit and one for the trunk. Maybe even a remote one for under the hood. The product looks good and it looks easy to recharge yourself. Anybody using it?
NON-Toxic Cold Fire Suppressant, Fire Block Flame & Fire Retardant, Extinguishers & more
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02-26-2016, 11:20 AM
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... and it looks easy to recharge yourself. Anybody using it?
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... and just how often have you had to charge a fire extinguisher?  |
02-26-2016, 11:27 AM
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Got to love those comments under the article.
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02-26-2016, 11:45 AM
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... and just how often have you had to charge a fire extinguisher? |
Well, only after I use it on my car or someone else's! 
As far as I know, extinguishers of all types need to be checked and recharged on a regular basis. At least in a commercial environment that is mandatory.
I do have one (of many) in the garage that has a tag that says last inspection was in 1996 and it still shows full charge. Always wonder about that one.... 
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02-26-2016, 11:47 AM
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... a tag that says last inspection was in 1996 and it still shows full charge. Always wonder about that one.... |
Easy way to tell: Just go out in the street with it and fire it off and see if stuff comes out of it. If it does, then you know it was charged before you did that.  |
02-26-2016, 12:00 PM
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I remember when they mandated replacing Halon systems and we had to do it on a few of our projects. One guy we used picked up a nice Government contract and sold all the recovered Halon to them for use in military applications, such as in fighter jets where it was still allowed. He made a fortune and probably living on an island somewhere now.
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02-26-2016, 12:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bernica
As far as I know, extinguishers of all types need to be checked and recharged on a regular basis. At least in a commercial environment that is mandatory.
I do have one (of many) in the garage that has a tag that says last inspection was in 1996 and it still shows full charge. Always wonder about that one.... |
If you're talking about a dry chemical extinguisher, every year you should turn it upside down and tap the bottom with a rubber mallet until you can feel the powder break loose. In storage, the powder tends to cake up at the bottom so when you try to use it, the only thing that comes out is the nitrogen propellant.
Also, lightly tap the gauge with your finger to make sure the needle isn't stuck. If it still reads charged, you're good to go.
Last edited by jwd; 02-26-2016 at 12:20 PM..
Reason: more info.
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02-26-2016, 12:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jwd
If you're talking about a dry chemical extinguisher, every year you should turn it upside down and tap the bottom with a rubber mallet until you can feel the powder break loose. In storage, the powder tends to cake up at the bottom so when you try to use it, the only thing that comes out is the nitrogen propellant.
Also, lightly tap the gauge with your finger to make sure the needle isn't stuck. If it still reads charged, you're good to go.
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Good to know and thanks!
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02-26-2016, 12:30 PM
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Good to know and thanks!
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... uhhh, it's not like the extinguisher in a Cobra gets shaken up or anything just by driving around.  |
02-26-2016, 12:52 PM
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You may be surprised that car may end up back on the road better then ever. It's now very reasonable to buy. And body's are around we may have a new member with a project.
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02-26-2016, 01:00 PM
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Disclaimer: I used to sell Coldfire systems.
With that said and out in the open, it is still all I use in my race cars, even have an aerosol can of it in the garage for those just in case incidents. I highly recommend this type of liquid based fire suppression systems in cars with an open cockpit like the Cobra.
Also, whatever you ultimately decide to install in your cars, please remember that proper installation is suggested. It's there to give you time to get out of the car, putting out the fire itself is just a secondary effect.
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02-26-2016, 01:01 PM
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I wouldn't be surprised if it shows up here with an owner looking for lots of advice on how to put it back together once the insurance check has cleared and it is declared a "salvage vehicle"...
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02-26-2016, 01:06 PM
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Also, whatever you ultimately decide to install in your cars, please remember that proper installation is suggested. It's there to give you time to get out of the car, putting out the fire itself is just a secondary effect.Bill S.
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Totally agree. And practice a few times getting it out of the holder as fast as you can and become familiar with it! I have seen a few that were put in cool looking places, but could't figure out how I would get to it or get it out in an emergency.
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Quote:
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Disclaimer: I used to sell Coldfire systems.
With that said and out in the open, it is still all I use in my race cars, even have an aerosol can of it in the garage for those just in case incidents. I highly recommend this type of liquid based fire suppression systems in cars with an open cockpit like the Cobra.
Also, whatever you ultimately decide to install in your cars, please remember that proper installation is suggested. It's there to give you time to get out of the car, putting out the fire itself is just a secondary effect.
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What size would you recommend for mounting on the rear bulkhead, between the seats? Any other recommendations or suggestions?
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02-26-2016, 02:29 PM
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This is pretty cool too for engine bay. Just don't know where I would put the bottle!
MS Pull Cold Fire Super System | NON-Toxic Custom Manual Fire Suppression Unit
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02-26-2016, 04:25 PM
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Bernica,
Have you seen the Kirkham setup?
The bottle sits on the trans cover under the dash.
The actuator knob is on the dash and it's plumbed to the center top firewall and driver side.
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02-26-2016, 04:31 PM
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Bernica,
Have you seen the Kirkham setup?
The bottle sits on the trans cover under the dash.
The actuator knob is on the dash and it's plumbed to the center top firewall and driver side.
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No, I haven't. If you have pics, that would be good. My current one is at same location, but a manual system that I have to pull out and use manually. Nice chrome unit, and I have practiced getting it out of there. But, if I had a developing dash fire I would be under there trying to pull it loose.
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02-26-2016, 04:35 PM
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No original Cobra came with a fiberglass body.
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Well, that's not true.
Shelby (actually the company that succeeded it after the buyout, which then went public) still makes " original" Shelby Cobras in fiberglass.     |
02-26-2016, 04:44 PM
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Wow! You're baiting everyone with that! I will just sit back...
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