You have exactly with your CO2 what would be pulled from a fire engine to be used in at least 90% of the engine compartment fires. And remember that anything that aids in a rescue or buys some additional time till more help arrives is better than nothing. By the way testing it on a fire is a great way to gain experience as most people have little knowledge on the proper use. Who'd ya charge for the refill? Janette & Dick Smith 85 Westfalia--Sally Ann Norwich, NY ----- Original Message ----- From: Bulley <gmbulley@BULLEY-HEWLETT.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, September 05, 1999 8:24 AM Subject: which extinguisher?
> I seem to recall we talked about this a couple years ago, but I don't > recall the answer, so here it is again. > > Which extinguisher do you folks prefer for use in your Vanagon/Westfalia? > We still carry a little 10A5BC (I think) that came with the Westfalia. I > would hate to use that thing because of the hideous mess that dry chemical > extinguishers make. > > SO, in addition, I usually throw in a gigantic 39lb CO2 extinguisher I own; > it actually carries 15lbs of CO2. I have put out a couple of fires for > practice with this, and it seems VERY effective, and leaves no powder > melted to everything. I have never had the misfortune to use it on a raging > vehicle fire, and wonder how well I could expect it to perform, and whether > there are SMALLER, clean alternatives to this huge extinguisher... > > Volunteer firefighters...? Per...? > > G. Matthew Bulley > Director > Bulley-Hewlett & Associates > www.bulley-hewlett.com > Cary, NC USA > 888.468.4880 tollfree > |
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