Date:         Mon, 24 Jul 2000 19:28:20 -0700
Reply-To:     Bill Davidson <wdavidson@thegrid.net>
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From:         Bill Davidson <wdavidson@thegrid.net>
Subject:      Re: Fire extinguisher advice wanted
Comments: To: EVEHART33@aol.com
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Ken,
I have two fire extinguishers in my 90 Syncro Westy... gasoline engine...

One at the original stock location on the post behind the driver's seat...
it's an ABC type figuring it could be used for the camper cabinest, seats,
etc., or the engine,

One mounted on the sink cabinet behind the driver's seat... it's a BC type
figuring it would be the first one that I would reach for in the event of an
engine fire.

I think both are 2 or 3 lb size... and both were purchased at a shop that
specializes in commercial quality fire extinguishers... refillable types and
they came with mounting hardward... much better that the K Mart types.

Bill
> What is the List's advice on the type, brand and mounting location for a
fire
> extinguisher? The PO had one mounted on the pillar behind the pass seat
but I
> was thinking maybe behind the driver's seat. I have a diesel so I don't
have
> the potential fire hazard that gasoline presents but I'm leary of the
K-Mart,
> Walmart. I want it to work if I need it.
> TIA
>
> Ken Hunter
> 82 Westy 1.9D
> 84 Jetta 1.5D
> 89 Mitsubishi van
>