Fire extinguisher's

mdmax72 · Post by **mdmax72** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 5:57 pm

Thinking of fitting and wondered if anyone's bothered fitting a fire extinguisher, if so where's the best place to fit it??

speedstars · Post by **speedstars** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 6:38 pm

Wherever you can get to it quick, under the dash, top of the tunnel, behind the passenger seat. Mine`s under the passenger seat.

adam356 · Post by **adam356** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 7:21 pm

I agree somewhere easily accessible!!

Id fit behind passenger seat, sort of out of sight but still to hand when the panic sets in!

mdmax72 · Post by **mdmax72** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:10 pm

Ok but what about the ones that you plumb into the engine bay with sensors that trigger the extinguisher off in the case of an engine fire which these cars seem to suffer with. ( carb fire)

speedstars · Post by **speedstars** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:19 pm

I`ve driven a Beetle for 25 years, and a Speedster for 10, and never had a problem, touch wood. Preventative maintenance, regularily check fuel lines, don`t use glass filters, and fix oil leaks. You`ll still need a hand fire extinguisher, because you can`t guarantee it will be an engine fire.

mycar · Post by **mycar** » Wed Mar 09, 2011 9:23 pm

There`s been a bit about fire and extinguishers over on the 356 registry recently. the bit that caught my eye was to clip an extinguisher to the steering column. I thought you`d probably knock it with your knees but after having a look, it seems like a good idea. Certainly is handy down there.

Here`s an older thread...

http://porsche356registry.org/356talk/t ... mn&start=0

And these are two threads running at the mo...

http://porsche356registry.org/356talk/1/25952.html

http://porsche356registry.org/356talk/1/25956.html

Halon`s not available over here, I think the nearest thing we have is the Lifeline Zero 360.

http://www.lifeline-fire.co.uk/motorspo ... uishers-27

Regards, Mike.

bonerp · Post by **bonerp** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:14 am

whats wrong with glass filters??

stevesprite · Post by **stevesprite** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:42 am

heres a link to my topic from about six years ago regarding this subject ! i now always carry a fire extinguisher

http://www.ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=6296

hot66 · Post by **hot66** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 9:02 am

in my 911 I use a brey-haus mount under the front of the passenger seat. Neatly tucked away but still easy to get to if needed

oliver365 · Post by **oliver365** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:19 am

Got 2 both behind each seat on floor

speedstars · Post by **speedstars** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:30 am

If they knock against anything they break, unlike plastic ones, which only melt- if you`re stupid enough to put them near something hot.

kitchens · Post by **kitchens** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 1:10 pm

I have a 1kg Dry Powder ABC rated fitted between the seats I did notice a post about glass petrol filters ,I have one fitted should I replace it ??

Stevie B · Post by **Stevie B** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:27 pm

I think the best idea is to check you are well insured. Once these cars set on fire get out your barbeque fork and cook your sausages.

ims101 · Post by **ims101** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 8:51 pm

Stevie B wrote:I think the best idea is to check you are well insured. Once these cars set on fire get out your barbeque fork and cook your sausages.

put another burger on for me too

kitchens · Post by **kitchens** » Thu Mar 10, 2011 10:48 pm

So should I get the glass filter removed and replace it with what ?plastic or what