misterfox Clutched March 7, 2016 Share March 7, 2016 Yes I feel that it is very important to have an extinguisher in the car, seems like alot of vehicle fire-related accidents happening nowadays. Recently bought an extinguisher from Mustafa, size looks great and very decently prized, not your typical dry powder or CO2 extinguishers and manufacturers even state that there is no need for servicing throughout it's shelf life. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinceng Turbocharged August 12, 2016 Share August 12, 2016 Saw this at Automobile Association Singapore at AMK Hub. Very small and handy. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jq1988 4th Gear August 12, 2016 Share August 12, 2016 yeah.. instead of installing a fire extinguisher, best to fit with a pair of fast legs.. Run, Forest, Run! Totally agree, got insurance covered. Just save your life! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zackie51 1st Gear August 14, 2016 Share August 14, 2016 (edited) Be a true Singaporean and be kiasi. http://www.lifeline-fire.co.uk/motorsport/products.asp?page=zero-3620-series-fia-172 Up to 3 nozzles in the engine bay and 1 for the passenger compartment. Even SCDF will be impressed when they arrive. But I agree that the best way to survive is to shut off the engine and run with your loved ones. And put that headrest to good use if needed : Edited August 14, 2016 by zackie51 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysc3 Twincharged April 6, 2018 Share April 6, 2018 Hero wastes no time in extinguishing taxi fire at Bukit Batok A man was hailed 'hero of the day' after being filmed trying to extinguish a vehicle fire at Bukit Batok East Avenue 5 last Friday (March 30). Facebook user Evina Fynn Quek had uploaded a video and photos of the incident, which occurred near Block 239 at around 1pm. According to Evina, the man was on his to the mosque for Friday prayers when he heard two "loud" explosions from the Comfort taxi. He then went "all the way with just a tiny fire extinguisher" when "nobody even dared to go near the cab", added Evina. Stomp understands that the engine of the taxi had overheated, thus resulting in the fire. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it responded to the incident at about 1pm. The fire was extinguished by SCDF using two compressed air foam backpacks. No injuries were reported. "The cause of the fire is under investigation," added the SCDF. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleAtas Turbocharged April 7, 2018 Share April 7, 2018 Hero wastes no time in extinguishing taxi fire at Bukit Batok A man was hailed 'hero of the day' after being filmed trying to extinguish a vehicle fire at Bukit Batok East Avenue 5 last Friday (March 30). Facebook user Evina Fynn Quek had uploaded a video and photos of the incident, which occurred near Block 239 at around 1pm. According to Evina, the man was on his to the mosque for Friday prayers when he heard two "loud" explosions from the Comfort taxi. He then went "all the way with just a tiny fire extinguisher" when "nobody even dared to go near the cab", added Evina. Stomp understands that the engine of the taxi had overheated, thus resulting in the fire. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it responded to the incident at about 1pm. The fire was extinguished by SCDF using two compressed air foam backpacks. No injuries were reported. "The cause of the fire is under investigation," added the SCDF. So the SCDF is the one who extinguished the fire. So which one more hero? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplecar 4th Gear April 7, 2018 Share April 7, 2018 So the SCDF is the one who extinguished the fire. So which one more hero? And you are comparing who more heroic? Wow. Fighting such fires with proper equipment and well protected - SCDF. Fighting such fires with a small fire extinguisher so near a burning and possibly exploding car is heroic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mkl22 Twincharged April 7, 2018 Share April 7, 2018 And you are comparing who more heroic? Wow. Fighting such fires with proper equipment and well protected - SCDF. Fighting such fires with a small fire extinguisher so near a burning and possibly exploding car is heroic. It’s stupid. Unless you can get the bonnet open immediately and discharge the tiny extinguisher. It’s a waste of time. You don’t have enough amount to choke off the fire with ABC powder. Anyway usually the car is gone once a fire has started. It will be terribly difficult to repair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplecar 4th Gear April 7, 2018 Share April 7, 2018 It’s stupid. Unless you can get the bonnet open immediately and discharge the tiny extinguisher. It’s a waste of time. You don’t have enough amount to choke off the fire with ABC powder. Anyway usually the car is gone once a fire has started. It will be terribly difficult to repair. More oxygen. Bring it on. If it was me, i will let it burn. Not possible to repair. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysc3 Twincharged April 7, 2018 Share April 7, 2018 More oxygen. Bring it on. If it was me, i will let it burn. Not possible to repair. I think putting out the fire will not help the taxi ... but it will help the lorry parked beside it ... if the taxi blows, the lorry will also up lorry ! but like everyone, I am also wondering where the guy come out with the mini extinguisher so fast !? *I have got mine in the boot ... solid casted shell type, not those aerosol can type. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplecar 4th Gear April 7, 2018 Share April 7, 2018 I think putting out the fire will not help the taxi ... but it will help the lorry parked beside it ... if the taxi blows, the lorry will also up lorry ! but like everyone, I am also wondering where the guy come out with the mini extinguisher so fast !? *I have got mine in the boot ... solid casted shell type, not those aerosol can type. I also thought - if the SCDF does not come in time, the taxi may explode causing more damage to the surroundings. My FE is a small one - good for very small fires. Maybe i should upgrade mine to a 2.5kg dry power type. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky2007 Turbocharged April 7, 2018 Share April 7, 2018 (edited) I have a metal body 2kg type too.. ordered 2kg and realise 2kg is the content... Edited April 7, 2018 by Chucky2007 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic April 7, 2018 Share April 7, 2018 I keep 2 in the cabin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ysc3 Twincharged April 7, 2018 Share April 7, 2018 I have a metal body 2kg type too.. ordered 2kg and realise 2kg is the content... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER-3682 Twincharged April 7, 2018 Share April 7, 2018 Fire Extinguisher needs to send for Inspection after 2 Years,it may not work,if you never "recharged"....it.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky2007 Turbocharged April 7, 2018 Share April 7, 2018 Fire Extinguisher needs to send for Inspection after 2 Years,it may not work,if you never "recharged"....it..My 2kg fire extinguisher in car has those gauge to indicate pressure Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ER-3682 Twincharged April 7, 2018 Share April 7, 2018 My 2kg fire extinguisher in car has those gauge to indicate pressure Got Gauge also no use,the Chemical inside can Expire,making them not effective,last time my Shop got a few each level,all need to be change,even the gauge read full. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntuc2018 3rd Gear April 9, 2018 Share April 9, 2018 Maybe can have those like baygon style extinguisher? But dunno useful or not. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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