Date:         Fri, 20 Jul 2007 12:14:31 -0700
Reply-To:     Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Built-in Fire Extinguishers
Comments: To: Geza Polony <gezapolony@sbcglobal.net>
In-Reply-To:  <vanagon%2007072013292142@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
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the coper tubing may or may not be reliable
or be properly pressure rated ...
fire melts and bends copper
more so when under pressure only on one side
i would be very cautious chincing out on the equipment here
yes do the install your self but get the right gear
yours

On 7/20/07, Geza Polony <gezapolony@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> You don't suppose it'd be possible to rig something up with a standard
> home
> extinguisher and copper tubing to the engine compartment? These rigs are a
> bit on the expensive side for me, but the idea is great. Maybe with one of
> those long choke cables you can get at the FLAPS to trigger it from the
> driver's seat? Betcha could.
>



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