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Date:         Mon, 23 May 2005 22:08:43 -0500
Reply-To:     Bruce Nadig <motorbruce@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Bruce Nadig <motorbruce@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Fire extinguisher
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I've got a 10 pound Halon extinguisher that I have hanging in front of and below the front passenger seat. It was easy to bolt up the bracket, it is within easy reach of the driver, and it doesn't get in the way of the passenger. Halon is very well suited to extinguish vehicle fires as it doesn't leave any residue, and a 10 pound canister should be able to put out all but the most viscous vehicle fires. The bottle can be refilled also, although not inexpensively.

Hope I never have to use it.

Cheers, Bruce motorbruce motorbruce@hotmail.com

>From: Jeffrey Vickers <jeff@VICKERSDESIGN.COM> >Reply-To: Jeffrey Vickers <jeff@VICKERSDESIGN.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Fire extinguisher >Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 16:44:29 -0700 > >Stan's post has me thinking about fire extinguishers. I have the little >litre-or-so sized one (no gauge) by the sliding door opening and I've >never had to use it but I've always thought it was kind of weeny to put >out a real engine fire, so two questions: > >--what size extiguishers do people have? and.. > >--is there a size/brand that can be refilled? Seems like a ridiculous >waste to be tossing a bottle every time the thing leaks enough air... > > >Jeff / 87 Westy Syncro > > >On May 23, 2005, at 4:04 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > >>Date: Mon, 23 May 2005 17:14:05 -0500 >>From: Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET> >>Subject: Re: Joy Hecht's problem's solved? >> >>I always pride myself on being ready for anything when I travel. >>I carry spare parts, extra cash, contact information for assistance >>and a >>nice big fire extinguisher. >>I quit blowing my $30.00 fire extinguisher out on helping people with >>automotive fires. Out of three times I put out fires along the highway >>or >>freeway nobody even bothered to say thanks. >>So if you see me standing there watching your car on fire you will >>know what >>I'm thinking ............ "Looks like you got an insurance problem >>there, >>buddy". >> >>Stan Wilder >>Engine Ceramics >>214-352-4931 >>www.engineceramics.com


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