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element fire extinguisher, opinion? |
wonkipop |
Dec 28 2020, 11:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,372 Joined: 6-May 20 From: north antarctica Member No.: 24,231 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille |
looking at element style fire extinguisher.
can't get element brand in aus, but can get similar or identical product called FIRE STRYKER. (can't ship element to aus from usual usa suspects - dangerous chemical etc under aviation laws). you guys have any views. think they have been floating around in USA longer than down here where the product has been around maybe for only the last year or so. any good? i'm thinking, despite the cost, having two of these might just be a very effective way to deal with engine bay outbursts. (crossing myself, hail holy mother, touching wood, etc). + looks like they will fit in the door bin without fuss of mounting the extinguisher. |
StarBear |
Dec 29 2020, 10:26 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,906 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States |
Yeah, I had the same question a few months ago - there's a thread on it somewhere. Those sticks are very convenient and not very expensive but the convincing argument for me was that the most dangerous/damaging fires are those that erupt below the engine tins - the sticks aren't powerful/long-lasting enough to handle them, so I got a 5lb Purple K unit. Might still get a stick for, as you say, the door pocket and a "quick grab" for some other event.
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