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couldnt be asked, but thanks for that, James.thought you would have googled it
http://www.engaugeinc.net/life-and-...extinguisher-types---halon-fire-extinguishers
couldnt be asked, but thanks for that, James.thought you would have googled it
http://www.engaugeinc.net/life-and-...extinguisher-types---halon-fire-extinguishers
CO2 removes Oxygen, so yes, that suffocates fire and us. But Halon is safe for people and animals and it chemically interferes with the combustion process somehow, which we are not able to duplicate with other substances. Just very very bad for the Ozone. That's what I've read about it.I am a bit confused.... as I believed that Halon extinguishers worked by "removing" the Oxygen from the environment, thereby "suffocating" the fire. Not good (ie lethal) if you are a human in an enclosed environment!
I like the inside overhead storage rack. A nice feature!It’s a little difficult to see but mine is on my load lugger in the back of my truck;
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CO2 removes Oxygen, so yes, that suffocates fire and us. But Halon is safe for people and animals and it chemically interferes with the combustion process somehow, which we are not able to duplicate with other substances. Just very very bad for the Ozone. That's what I've read about it.
That fire extinguisher will jump out of the bracket if you have a head on crash and launch itself at anything in it's way. The bracket is a standard stationary bracket you would use in a house, and not able to hold on to the fire extinguisher in the event you crash or roll the car. The bracket isn't designed to move and hold onto a fire extinguisher. It needs moved lower down in the boot if you want to locate it at the rear of the vehicle.I tend to think that a good fire could make even more of a mess. I would also prefer a CO2 extinguisher, but there are quite valid points about where and how they can be used, there are also cost considerations.
I have a dry powder extinguisher in mine. The problem with the LR recommended position, on the front passenger's side kick panel, is that it only applies to the Official LR accessory.
I was able to place it high up just inside the rear tailgate door, on the panel between the tailgate and the rear side window, where it can be seen from outside too.
No need for "In case of fire, break glass" jokes, I've heard most of them already.
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Regarding fixings, I used 2x5mm domed or "pan" headed bolts with a pair of "penny washers" on the inside of the plastic trim to spread the load.
I like that racking system did you make it of buy it?It’s a little difficult to see but mine is on my load lugger in the back of my truck;
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The Extinguisher we have has the same bracket but I'm adding a velcro strap so should be very secure and shouldn't hinder removal of the extinguisher in an emergancy.That fire extinguisher will jump out of the bracket if you have a head on crash and launch itself at anything in it's way. The bracket is a standard stationary bracket you would use in a house, and not able to hold on to the fire extinguisher in the event you crash or roll the car. The bracket isn't designed to move and hold onto a fire extinguisher. It needs moved lower down in the boot if you want to locate it at the rear of the vehicle.
I think you'll find a velcro strap won't hold it if the car stops duddenly and it takes on the force the car once had. There's some frightening video ont you tube of what happens. Lower down in the boot would be much better.The Extinguisher we have has the same bracket but I'm adding a velcro strap so should be very secure and shouldn't hinder removal of the extinguisher in an emergancy.
I'll have a look on Youtube. Can see me having to make a bracket thats easily removed and only fit the extinguisher when we are on green road runs.I think you'll find a velcro strap won't hold it if the car stops duddenly and it takes on the force the car once had. There's some frightening video ont you tube of what happens. Lower down in the boot would be much better.
I like the inside overhead storage rack. A nice feature!
I like that racking system did you make it of buy it?
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