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Cal
post Nov 21 2015, 05:48 PM
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I'm looking for recommendations for the best compact fire extinguisher for a 914 as well as possible mounting locations.
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post Nov 21 2015, 06:30 PM
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Try not to skimp on cost. You can get an inexpensive extinguisher that sprays chemical retardant but it makes a huge mess and is corrosive. Mine is Halon or Halotron, I can't remember which. It was over $100 but well worth it. Here's where I mounted it.


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post Nov 21 2015, 06:54 PM
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QUOTE(Elliot Cannon @ Nov 21 2015, 07:30 PM) *

Try not to skimp on cost. You can get an inexpensive extinguisher that sprays chemical retardant but it makes a huge mess and is corrosive. Mine is Halon or Halotron, I can't remember which. It was over $100 but well worth it. Here's where I mounted it.


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post Nov 21 2015, 07:20 PM
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Go with Halon if possible. It's scavenged stuff so it already exists on the planet as it's no longer manufactured. The Halotron stuff, IIRC, is half as effective per unit weight/volume but I'm really not an expert!

Just did a google search and they are no where near as common as even three years ago!

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post Nov 21 2015, 09:04 PM
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QUOTE(Cal @ Nov 21 2015, 07:48 PM) *

I'm looking for recommendations for the best compact fire extinguisher for a 914 as well as possible mounting locations.

Here's what I did:

Fire Extinguisher Mounted in Front of Passenger Seat
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post Nov 21 2015, 10:53 PM
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Exact same thing and location as Elliot. Or maybe he copied me?
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post Nov 22 2015, 08:36 AM
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I've mounted them:
1) behind drivers seat
2) in front of passenger seat.
(Sorry no pics)

Don't skimp and don't put it in a trunk. You will want it within reach. You will want a good one to put out any fuel or electrical fire that may start up.
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post Nov 22 2015, 09:11 AM
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Whatever you choose get one with a metal mounting bracket.
Track events usually require metal to metal attachment.
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post Nov 22 2015, 09:19 AM
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Mounting one to a piece of angle iron mounted transversely in front of the passenger seat seems the easiest. By making short extensions on the ends, you can simply bolt the mount to the front seat mounting bolts so it moves with the seat if your seat is the later style. The vertical portion of the angle iron provides a great surface to attach the extinguisher mount.

I'd chose a Halon or foam extinguisher. The foam types help prevent re-ignition after putting out a fire.
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post Nov 22 2015, 09:47 PM
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Keep an eye out for 25% or 30% off sales at ZoroTools. They carry halon / halotron extinguishers so that is the time to stock up. Have one for each car and a bigger one for the garage.
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post Nov 29 2015, 07:37 AM
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All,

If you are looking to stock up on Halon type extinguishers, that are usually never on sale, Zoro Tools has their cybermonday sale tomorrow that is usually 25 - 30% off with free shipping. I used it last year for extinguishers and my Miller MIG.

I have no connection to Zoro other than being a satisfied customer. Just passing this along as good extinguishers are important but often expensive.



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Keep an eye out for 25% or 30% off sales at ZoroTools. They carry halon / halotron extinguishers so that is the time to stock up. Have one for each car and a bigger one for the garage.
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post Nov 29 2015, 07:47 AM
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Just be careful going too small...I had a fire last year that the on-board system could not extinguish. Just a thought...

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post Nov 29 2015, 08:06 AM
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Have you notified your insurance company that your car has an on-board fire extingisher which may result in a discount or do they even care?
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post Jan 5 2016, 04:28 PM
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Zorotools has 20% off today only with $200 purchase. I have seen them do 25% and even 30% (usually around black friday).
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post Jan 7 2016, 12:46 PM
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QUOTE(Cal @ Nov 21 2015, 03:48 PM) *

I'm looking for recommendations for the best compact fire extinguisher for a 914 as well as possible mounting locations.



Here is mine which is Halon BTW. Mount location is very out of the way but easy to see and get to. Interlock pull pin to drop.


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post Feb 9 2016, 02:52 PM
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Zoro has 25% on everything including extinguishers today only until 11PM CT. No relation to me, just passing along as these halotrons are rarely on sale. Use code NAILEDIT
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post Feb 9 2016, 03:05 PM
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I went with the 2.5 lb halotrol from summit:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/htr-hg250r

pricey, but 'cheap' when the alternative is a smoking hole in the ground....
I also have the onboard Firecharger system, but you cant point that where the fire actually IS
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post Feb 9 2016, 05:39 PM
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post Feb 9 2016, 09:39 PM
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I have a fire suppression system going in my Six with 3 nozzles. I had an engine fire in my '67, 427 Corvette Stingray fastback.... I put it out w/o any damage but the thought of my Six catching fire scares me after all the work going into it.
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post Jan 14 2018, 10:02 PM
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Here's an interesting new product that will probably do very well on the market...small, light, compact.

https://www.elementfire.com/Default.asp



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