Where to get fire extinguisher?

[prototype]

I've never had a fire on a car myself but having just witnessed a friend deal with one I'm getting some extinguishers.

My buddy has a Boss 302, he had the air cleaner off and the car was running, he did not notice the fuel bowl leaking and when he revved the car up it back fired and instant fire. Another fellow came by and poured his soda drink on it, well the drink spread the fire and it was a nasty situation. Fortunately not much happened.

I need to get a few in car extinguishers. Is Halon still the hot ticket? Any recommendations on where to purchase them?

Thanks in advance.

[70-SS/RS-L78]

Good question, The powder makes a real mess of things.

[tabooo]

Hey Prototype, Griot's garage 800-345-5789.

[MosportGreen66]

With today's technology you can purchase an extinguisher that sucks the oxygen (killing the fire) without the powder mess. The name is slipping me right now, however.

[Johnny Horsepower]

H3R Performance has a great product call halguard. You can shoot it in the grill and it will seek out the fire without having to open the hood. Designed not to damage cars and leave minimal mess. to find a dealer contact
Brian Drommer
National Sales Rep.
H3R Performance
Sales Office: 847-847-7078
Sales Fax: 847-847-7085
Cell: 224-406-0635
Email: [email protected]

thank god i have not had to use it, but it rides with me everytime.

John

[Keith Tedford]

Get a BIG extinguisher. The little ones are not much good if you have a gas fire. It gets awfully hot awfully fast. Nice to have a ratchet and socket handy if you have to undo the battery cables in a hurry.

[Motion Camaro]

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[Canuck]

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Good question, The powder makes a real mess of things.

[/ QUOTE ]I would sooner be cleaning the mess rather that looking at the charred remains.
Watched our neighbours house burn last Tuesday, she tried to put out an electrical fire with water. Before I went to bed that night I inspected all the fire extinguishers we have in our home and made sure everybody knew how to use them.

[Xplantdad]

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she tried to put out an electrical fire with water.

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I work with a lady who did that at the company where I work. You have to wonder sometimes what they are thinking?

[Belair62]

Halon is no longer used ....Data Centers use a new Clean Agent oxygen depleting gas...its called Inergen.Its much more environmentally friendly.I dont think its available in a portable extinguisher yet though. We also have an FM-200 system...same principles as Halon but friendly to the environment...if you find Halon it is recycles as it is no longer produced. Halon is an ozone depleting chemical. CO2 is an alternative too.