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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. |
BillJ |
Dec 29 2020, 10:35 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,106 Joined: 4-March 13 From: charlotte, NC Member No.: 15,610 Region Association: None |
The 5lb purple K discharge lasts 12 seconds. The element lasts 50 seconds. How are you seeing the big bottle as lasting longer? I purchased the element one last month. Hope i never have to use it but if the specs are correct this is a much better solution.
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Coondog |
Dec 29 2020, 11:38 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
The 5lb purple K discharge lasts 12 seconds. The element lasts 50 seconds. How are you seeing the big bottle as lasting longer? I purchased the element one last month. Hope i never have to use it but if the specs are correct this is a much better solution. Because you only squeeze the handle 1-2 seconds at a time, which gives you time to assess your next move. Once you activate the element you can’t turn it off. Go a head and try to discharge a element up underneath your car without getting burnt. Purple K extinguishers smother the vapors from flashing back. Personally I wouldn’t trust my 914 to something that fits in my glove box. |
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