Fire Extinguisher Location

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Yes you have be quick it really is sobering how quick they go!
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Major_Tom wrote: Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:08 am Sure, but if I come across an upside down vehicle with somebody stuck in it and it's started to go up, it'd be nice to try and save the poor fuckers, rather than watching them die in one of the worst ways imaginable.
Well yeah ........maybe, Id hate to waist a extinguisher on a suicide bomber ,or a paedophile ,.........or a lawyer :xd:
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Jasonmarie wrote: Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:25 pm the little fire extinguishers we all have only last 10 secs top and that’s not going to put out a fag .
You only use an extinguisher in short bursts of a second or so. I would have thought they are more than adequate. Where did you get that info from Jason?
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pbar wrote: Tue Aug 11, 2020 6:04 am
Jasonmarie wrote: Mon Aug 10, 2020 8:25 pm the little fire extinguishers we all have only last 10 secs top and that’s not going to put out a fag .
You only use an extinguisher in short bursts of a second or so. I would have thought they are more than adequate. Where did you get that info from Jason?
I watched a you tube video and they tested fire extinguishers, also watch out fir the date .
I will have a look and find the video . :cool:
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Mc Tool wrote: Tue Aug 11, 2020 5:16 am Well yeah ........maybe, Id hate to waist a extinguisher on a suicide bomber ,or a paedophile ,.........or a lawyer :xd:
You'd have to charge the lawyer £1250 for the use of your fingers, as they do when charging for a signature.
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The you tube one that does a test I can not find . But this is madness I did catch this test .
Go forward 15mins



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I'll be fitting mine just infront of the front seat.
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Jasonmarie wrote: Tue Aug 11, 2020 3:20 pm The you tube one that does a test I can not find . But this is madness I did catch this test .
Thanks for taking the time to look for that Jason.
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Some of you may be interested in this article that I’ve found on the net.

https://www.firesafetystore.co.uk/blog/ ... gK6ePD_BwE

What I think is important is that if you choose to carry an extinguisher, it should be securely fastened in an appropriate holder and, of course, easy to get at.
The forces exerted on a car that is involved in an accident, especially when it stops suddenly or rolls, can easily dislodge a “wedged” extinguisher.

As for location I would locate one at the front of the passenger seat and not the driver’s side. Although highly unlikely you don’t want to run the risk of a loose article ending up under the brake pedal at a critical moment.
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All good points. I hadn't really thought about a fire due to crash/accident, more so just the spontaneous fires which old cars can have due to a fault.
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So long as you dont put it where this guy has it you'll be ok! Seriously look at the pictures and see if you can work out the logic problem of his chosen mounting location :lol:

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I guess he thinks that if he should lift the bonnet and there's a fire, the extinguisher is right there ready. Although it's unlikely that he would be able to pick it up!
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Maybe there were others stashed about the vehicle , who knows what she was thinking.
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Morning Major!

I think his extinguisher location is the dog's bollocks.

He smells burning.
Jumps out in panic.
Lifts the bonnet.
And the whole lot goes "WOOF"
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Years ago when I did a bit of fire training, I was told that you should never fully open the bonnet when something in the engine bay is on fire as it feeds the fire with a fresh supply of oxygen. Just pop the bonnet open and point the extinguisher in the gap.

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STEVEW wrote: Thu Aug 13, 2020 5:25 pm Morning Major!

I think his extinguisher location is the dog's bollocks.

He smells burning.
Jumps out in panic.
Lifts the bonnet.
And the whole lot goes "WOOF"
Haha yes. It's right underneath the fuel filter too.
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Just found this on Facebook if any help?

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I want a little handle like that.
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Major_Tom wrote: Fri Aug 14, 2020 11:44 am I want a little handle like that.
Not keen on them personally, and not sure what purpose that handle has as only fitted to the Ghia :headscratch:
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andyd wrote: Fri Aug 14, 2020 11:57 am
Major_Tom wrote: Fri Aug 14, 2020 11:44 am I want a little handle like that.
Not keen on them personally, and not sure what purpose that handle has as only fitted to the Ghia :headscratch:
Ahhh the famously smooth lines of the fine Italian Ghia styling.
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