Orange Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I've currently got a 1kg powder extinguisher in the 90, but in order to compete in the Challenger series, I'm going to need either an AFFF or Zero 2000 hand held one (minumum 1.75l and 2.25l respectively). Having had a search around, i've found very few references to them on here. The two I have found have pointed me to ebay which currently lists 0 at the moment when you search for AFFF ones. There are loads of extinguishers, but most are plain foam, or powder ones... I have found them on a couple of other websites like Demon Tweeks, but am wondering if anyone has any other ideas as they seem a little expensive. Don't get me wrong, I put a high value on my, my co-drivers and fellow competitors lives, but I am still a tight git at heart and would like to explore more avenues than the first one I come across... Also, what have you got and how have you mounted it?? I'm thinking that below the join between the rear bulkhead and the truck cab is probably best, but am always open to other ideas... TIA Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Fire extiguisher thread - some good links on a post by NickSmelly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 particulalrly http://www.firesafetywarehouse.co.uk but also http://www.lifeline-fire.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 This will do for the regs: http://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p1682/CA...oduct_info.html It needs to be mounted so that either occupant can reach it and deploy it while wearing a seat belt or harness as appropriate. Having it behind you doesn't normally fit the bill but you may be able to reach it, depends on seats and how agile you are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwncidur Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I get mine from HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I get mine from HERE That's a good price ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hiatt Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I now have a FEV one. It was a little over £100. I traced it having watched how quickly they extinguish fires in F1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwncidur Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 And having experienced your motor on fire I can honestly say that AFFF is carp. But that is one of the extinguishers that the MSA recognise to pass scrutineering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtail84 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Or THIS a little cheaper. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I have the one above from Peter lloyd and a 6litre one to back it up, plus another for fuel fires. I'd rather lug them around than stand by and watch mine or someone elses car burn, let alone the worst case that some one was trapped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Webster Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I have one for putting out fires and another one to pass scrutineering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrfarmer Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I have one for putting out fires and another one to pass scrutineering not so daft on my RTVer i have it on the floor under the passangers legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 Ok. Thanks for the replies. Next silly question... do all foam extinguishers contain the same stuff?? There seems to be a big difference in price. One site referenced offers 2ltr AFFF for £25 and another shows 1.75ltr for £54... Are they actually different, or is one company taking the p#ss? I have a little experience with fire extinguishers, but not enough to know the answer and most sites don't give explanations, just size and price... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrfarmer Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 £25 dosen't sound too bad i think i payed £35ish 3 years ago the only thing to look for is to find one with a full strap as with trialing thay get shaken loose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony R Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 I agree that AFFF is not the best to use on a car fire - I would not carry one by choice. Take a lead from the Hazard Haulage guys who have 4kg Dry Powder Extings in the Cab - by Law. More versatile and faster knockdown than AFFF. Dont get hung up on any differences between Foam and AFFF - all kitemark exting's are AFFF just some sellers are sloppy and just say Foam. And yes some do take the p*** on price. If you want to match F1 performance the choice is Monnex Dry Powder but it's not available in small cannisters so weight wise not so good for competition. Find the 2Lt AFFF here and the Monnex here Tony R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Get the largest you can as no point having one run out before the firs is out this happened on the Belguim National when a Disco V8 caught fire trying to use his winch. If Jay didn't come to his rescue he would have stood back and watched it burn when his tiny extinguisher packed up after just a few seconds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I keep one of these in my Lotus. It's light, compact and I've heard good things about them. Could be a useful backup.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 The problem with the MSA regs as I understand them is that the extinguishers aren't there to put out the fire, they are there to allow the occupants time to escape. Like others, I used to carry a Halon extinguisher to put fires out and AFFF to get through scrutineering. Currently I have 2 powder extinguishers as I'm not doing any events that require extinguishers at the moment so can leave the AFFF at home.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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