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Fire extinguisher (safe to be kept inside car's boot?)

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Wow that looks good. I've placed my extinguisher at the driver's side for quick access. 

 

This type of mini fire extinguisher is for what type of fire eh?

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Vratenza

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To be effective, the kee must be tua :grin:

My failing memory but fire got 3 components right.... Oxygen, fuel, heat

How a small volume of whatever substance remove any of the 3 effectively?

 

Put out ciggy glow maybe can.

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This type of mini fire extinguisher is for what type of fire eh?

 

From what the info behind states, its meant for type A (solids), B (hydrocarbon), F (oil) and electrical fires. The demo video shows the application to such fires. Thought it was quite interesting. 

My failing memory but fire got 3 components right.... Oxygen, fuel, heat

How a small volume of whatever substance remove any of the 3 effectively?

 

Put out ciggy glow maybe can.

 

The website states that the foam suffocates the fire and prevents it from re-ignition and the foam expands 30 times, so based on the content volume it should produce up to 8L of foam.

form spray ? 

 

Yeah foam spray. 

I was thinking the same! [laugh]

 

hahah that was my initial reaction when I saw it, but it came in such a compact size, just nice to put beside me :D

This looks like hair spray. :D

 

thats exactly what i thought too haha. googled this product and there was a review about it by wsh singapore, looks legit.

 

http://wshaguide.com/fighting-fire-can-hair-spray/

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My E200 come with Fire Extinguisher under driver seat. On the passenger side is the First Aid Kit.

 

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Not sure if thoughtful feature, or an indication that Mercs might overheat  [bounce1]

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shrjun

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REiGNITING THE THREAD!

 

https://shopee.sg/Hercules-Powder-Fire-Extinguisher-(5-Year-Warranty)-i.316505956.4355172708?xptdk=c0b569f3-a84f-4705-85e9-a54da0a3426b

Does anyone keep one of these in the car and how do you secure it ? In the boot ? Thinking of getting a 2 kg one . The seller says powder better for car fire although might corrode parts once used. 

 

P.S.  I know that there are those under bonnet tube things but they seem gimmicky AND expensive https://falconfire.sg/products/blazecut-t-series 

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11 hours ago, shrjun said:

REiGNITING THE THREAD!

 

https://shopee.sg/Hercules-Powder-Fire-Extinguisher-(5-Year-Warranty)-i.316505956.4355172708?xptdk=c0b569f3-a84f-4705-85e9-a54da0a3426b

Does anyone keep one of these in the car and how do you secure it ? In the boot ? Thinking of getting a 2 kg one . The seller says powder better for car fire although might corrode parts once used. 

 

P.S.  I know that there are those under bonnet tube things but they seem gimmicky AND expensive https://falconfire.sg/products/blazecut-t-series 

You should keep a pair of flameproof gloves too. Else how you gonna open the bonnet to put the fire out. I wouldn’t want to risk my precious hands trying to pop the bonnet without protection. 
 

IMHO, don’t waste time. Just get every one out of the car and let it burn. Cause by the time you realize there is a fire. Stop the car safely. Get everyone out, go to boot pick up the extinguisher and then wear gloves and then pop the bonnet. At least 1-2mins would have passed and some damage will have occurred. 
fire damage is one of the most difficult repairs to be done. Unless you completely replace all plastic and wiring looms, you might be plagued with electrical gremlins for some time to come. 
and not discounting the corrosive damage from the residue of the dry chemical, like you mention. 
In the end, also maybe the vehicle will get scrapped because it will be uneconomical to repair. And you don’t want to end up in a situation where it is in the grey zone of a half assed repair vs scrapping. Best way is to let it burn completely and then there is no dispute of the action the insurers will take. 

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12 hours ago, shrjun said:

REiGNITING THE THREAD!

 

https://shopee.sg/Hercules-Powder-Fire-Extinguisher-(5-Year-Warranty)-i.316505956.4355172708?xptdk=c0b569f3-a84f-4705-85e9-a54da0a3426b

Does anyone keep one of these in the car and how do you secure it ? In the boot ? Thinking of getting a 2 kg one . The seller says powder better for car fire although might corrode parts once used. 

 

P.S.  I know that there are those under bonnet tube things but they seem gimmicky AND expensive https://falconfire.sg/products/blazecut-t-series 

I have these. 

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