> After all the engine fire horror stories, I asked Nautical Fire > Suppression Ltd. > (www.nauticalfire.com) for a quote on a DIY installation kit for a > Vanagon engine compartment assuming that we got 50 folks together (big > assumption, I know). Their response: > > Thank you for visiting our web site, the following is the requested > price for an Aero-K fire > system to protect the engine compartments. I have also attached > some information. > > Each System Includes: > 1 - SP-1 Control Panel > 1 - G-100 Aero-K Units > 1 - Mounting Brackets > 13' - Thermal Sensing Cable > 1 - Junction Box > 12' - Thermal Cable > 1 - Warning Sign > 1 - Shipping > > Total Price $ 1,075. US > Price based on order of 50 systems. > Pre-payment by check or Visa card > Delivery 5 weeks. > > Prevention (new hoses and clamps) still seems the most cost effective > route. > New hoses & clamps checked/replaced periodically, price $cheap New DIY fire suppression kit, price $1075. Restore van after big fire, price mucho $$$$$$ No engine fires, priceless! Tom Buese-had a shop rag I left on the starter catch fire when test driving my new engine, so idiots can find more ways to screw up than just hoses. |
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