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Old 01-13-2013, 03:44 PM
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I was looking around for a fire extinguisher to mount in my jeep. There are plenty of threads on how to mount them, but I didn't find any on which to buy.
Anyone want to throw out some recommendations? I am amazed at how many different types there are to choose from! What am I looking for in an automotive extinguisher?

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Don't get a regular household extinguisher , get one specified for autos. Best if you get one that is refillable .
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You want one that is labeled ABC. There are 3 types of fires. An ABC handles them all. Get a big one. It's all you've got if you have a problem. Mine is Jose clamped to the angled upright on the rear if the rollbar
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Ebay has some nice affordable refillable chemical automotive/marine fire extinguishers for $40ea, or $65 for two. They're small, so I went with two. A few different colors, pre-filled, come with a quick release mount you can put just about anywhere. One on my seat, one on my gate.
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What brand is that? And who make that tail gate storage setup? That's cool
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Originally Posted by k0260
Ebay has some nice affordable refillable chemical automotive/marine fire extinguishers for $40ea, or $65 for two. They're small, so I went with two. A few different colors, pre-filled, come with a quick release mount you can put just about anywhere. One on my seat, one on my gate.
I've sent ur setup before, I love that tailgate setup but I got all my stickers there now and don't wanna cover them up lol, I got my extinguisher on the roll bar in the cargo area
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An extinguisher is not meant to be cool and the size of that extinguisher won't put out and engine compartment fire trust me. Best to equip yourself with at least a 5 1/2 lb b/c extinguisher. Rechargable are great but most of the time disposable is the cheapest.
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Originally Posted by davescott
You want one that is labeled ABC. There are 3 types of fires. An ABC handles them all. Get a big one. It's all you've got if you have a problem. Mine is Jose clamped to the angled upright on the rear if the rollbar

4 types of fires to be honest
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Originally Posted by CommandoRubi
An extinguisher is not meant to be cool and the size of that extinguisher won't put out and engine compartment fire trust me. Best to equip yourself with at least a 5 1/2 lb b/c extinguisher. Rechargable are great but most of the time disposable is the cheapest.
nah, works for me. yeah having two small ones is no better than none at all, thank you for your useless prejudice over accessories and useful tools ,....

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