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Date:         Sun, 21 Dec 2003 11:41:48 -0500
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon fire fighting techniques
Comments: To: Edward Maglott <emaglott@BUNCOMBE.MAIN.NC.US>
In-Reply-To:  <5.2.0.9.0.20031221082430.01e05d58@buncombe.main.nc.us>
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On Sunday 21 December 2003 08:42 am, Edward Maglott wrote: > After we calmed down and fixed the fuel leak, we tried to start it. A > quick sputter then no spark. The powder had gotten into the distributor > and insulated the points. As it was rated for electrical fires, that was > what it was supposed to do. A quick filing/cleaning of the points, and we > were on our way. Keep that in mind for your after the fire recovery > scenario. I bet that powder would cause havoc if it got in your AFM or > ISV!

If you want to minimize the damage to engine components, it's hard to beat a Halon extinguisher. They're expensive, but from what I've heard they're the most effective you can buy. Halon is illegal to manufacture now (it's an ozone-depleting chemical) but it's still legal to recycle into new extinguishers. Fire decomposes it so putting out a fire with it is actually the best way to get rid of it. ;)


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