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Re: Mini fire-extinguishers
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Wed, 10 November 2004 04:50
 
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Yeah, it's a big trade off.
Personally I would go the CO2, it is only effective though for that first coupla seconds before the tyres, panels, interior, etc actually catches alight.
I would hit the fire with the CO2 and then isolate the battery. Of course all the CO2 is doing is beating back the flame enough to get your hand in there and flick the switch. You would then hope that there is enough in the extinguisher to eliminate the flame completely, after the electrical source has been stopped.
On a Type A or B fire I would definately want the powder.
I don't know the statistics, but I have a feeling that more fires occur in cars due to electical than brake pads or some other means. Race track of course is another set of circumstances.
In the event of a fuel fire, I would "hope" that isolating the battery would cut the fuel pump or if everything is wired up correctly, shutting off the engine should cut it out. The CO2 would still be effective in this situation as you are battling a liquid fire with a diminishing fuel source. Provided you have enough CO2 left there won't be any more fuel left for the flame to alight.
I'm not claiming to be an expert, all of this is just theory, there are many different factors involved with fire...
If you have the space, get a 1kg(B):E powder, AND a 3.5kg CO2.
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