couldnt be asked, but thanks for that, James.
ObiWanKenobi
Active Member
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.
ObiWanKenobi
Active Member
I like the inside overhead storage rack. A nice feature!
brian47
Well-Known Member
The Material Safety Data Sheets, all of which that I've seen are American do state that:-
"Gas weighs less than air. Asphyxiation may occur in small enclosed areas.
Inhalation may cause heart thumping, apprehension, lightheadedness, feeling of fainting, dizziness, weakness, loss of consciousness and death in high concentrations.
Individuals with pre-existing cardiac, respiratory or central nervous system conditions may be susceptible to overexposure."
Inhalation may cause heart thumping, apprehension, lightheadedness, feeling of fainting, dizziness, weakness, loss of consciousness and death in high concentrations.
Individuals with pre-existing cardiac, respiratory or central nervous system conditions may be susceptible to overexposure."
These are similar effects to sniffing glue and other vapours.
They go on to state that when heated the decomposition products such as hydrogen bromide, hydrogen fluoride and bromine are toxic.
All of which is academic really, small halon extinguishers aren't available to the general public in the UK, they are banned.
Hippo
Lord Hippo
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.
TorsionBhudda
Well-Known Member
I like that racking system did you make it of buy it?
TorsionBhudda
Well-Known Member
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.
Hippo
Lord Hippo
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.
TorsionBhudda
Well-Known Member
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.
sierrafery
Well-Known Member
The gist for a fire extinguisher is to be within reach first of all, most of the dedicated car extinguishers can be kept in the glovebox or under the seat, if a fire occurs due to some short circuit under the dash you need the extinguisher fast, what if due to that short the boot door gets superlocked? ... keep it as close as you can, i have two spray type, one under each front seat
Spot1
Well-Known Member
Thank you both, it was £125 +p&p from ManTec. There’s a link in my signature. It’s easy to fit and the main rack itself can be removed in minutes leaving just a bracket either side. It’s great for keeping frequently carried kit clear of the load area and storing a fire extinguisher....!
