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Topic: Fire extinguisher info for you guys.
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65coupei6
Gearhead Posts: 451
From: S.F., CA
Registered: May 2000
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posted 08-05-2002 02:38 PM
   
Well I emailed Kidde who makes some extinguishers and they got back to me fast. Here is the reply:
There is no reason to be concerned regarding the safety of your
extinguisher at the elevated temperatures you describe. The temperature
range listed on the extinguisher is the range that must be listed in
accordance with the UL Listing requirements for fire extinguishers. The
internal pressure of the extinguisher will rise as the temperature
increases, however, it will stay well within the design and test limits of
the extinguisher.
For your information- A fire extinguisher with a B:C rating is recommended
for automobile engine related fire use. Do not use an "A,B:C" rated
extinguisher on your automobile engine. The fire fighting agent in theABC
extinguisher will fuse to hot surfaces making clean-up aftter the fire
difficult.
Best Regards, Ed Faust
Director, Product Management and Business Development
Kidde Residential and Commercial Division ------------------
Marco S.
[email protected]
Ford Inline Performance
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18143
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 08-05-2002 02:42 PM
Marco thanks for sharing the info.I've been keeping mine in the glove box.SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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Boss302
Gearhead Posts: 841
From: Coleman, Wisconsin
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 08-05-2002 02:42 PM
thats good to know, now i'll go check the one my dad has in his truck.------------------
Max
-1989 Mustang GT mods:
225/50R15 tires
BBK Strut Brace
K&N Filter
4 cats, no muffs
180* stat "The Horses Shake You Harder Than Sex, the Sounds Ring In Your Ears, Fact Is Your Engines Only on Idle"
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65coupei6
Gearhead Posts: 451
From: S.F., CA
Registered: May 2000
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posted 08-05-2002 03:03 PM
One more thing I found. Those nice chrome ones that are being sold at most autopart stores which are made by APC. They do not work. Check out this link the UL.http://www.ul.com/about/newsrel/nr070901b.html ------------------
Marco S.
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Ford Inline Performance
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Hell_Fish
Gearhead Posts: 860
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 08-05-2002 04:47 PM
$50 and may not work. That sucks. Question for you guys. Where do you get your extinguishers? I looked at Jegs, Summit, and JC Whitney and all they have is the APC's.------------------
Dustin C
[IMG]http://pages.moparpages.com/duster/sigs/hell_fish.gif[/IMG]
56 F-100
Mech. for wifes 69 Mustang coupe
65 Plymouth Barracuda
70 Dodge Swinger
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18143
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 08-05-2002 05:14 PM
I got mine at WALMART it's a kidde brand for $9.99 it's says for Auto use.And it has a rating B.C. only.SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 21889
From: Buckroe Beach Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 08-05-2002 05:42 PM
Car fire & Fire Dept story  I came home from Racing one night in 1970 and was tired but need to pull the 800cfm off and put the 600cfm back on..well it was late (1Am).
I pulled the 800 off and bolted the 600 on diubled checked the c=gas line to besure it was tight and then fired it up..shortly the was a large orange glow under the hood..seems she was on fire...neighbor work worked at local Ford Dealership and built the engine runs out with a blanket and covers the engine at the same time the Fire Dept rools up pull off two hose and points one at the engine which at this point Cliff grabs the hose and threatens the fireman with bodiedly harm if he send on drop of water on that engine! Toasted some wires and had some clean up to do..the cause...a small screwdriver blade between the base plate and intake..STUPID..STUPID..my fault! Gotta fire ext. the next day and never work on her till the next day..LESSON LEARNED!
sam
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Hell_Fish
Gearhead Posts: 860
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 08-06-2002 09:08 AM
Thanks Scoop.------------------
Dustin C
[IMG]http://pages.moparpages.com/duster/sigs/hell_fish.gif[/IMG]
56 F-100
Mech. for wifes 69 Mustang coupe
65 Plymouth Barracuda
70 Dodge Swinger
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 2047
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 08-06-2002 09:17 AM
You may want to check out this portable fire extinguisher that can be had for $20 at:
www.fireade2000.com. It is claimed to not be coorosive and easier cleanup than the very coorosive "A-B-C" or 'dry chemical' extinguisher styles. I'm thinking I'll be getting one to put in my race car..... ------------------
The '3-Pedal Attitude' Kid
in a '69 FB w/ 306 now, but
the 460+ is coming... :D
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