Fire Extinguisher
JK Enthusiast
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From: Suffolk,VA
That's mine concern the electrical both stock and aftermarket hence the Halon extiguisher. I understand that a fire in any vehicle is not good but quick extinguishment could lessen damage and Halon will provide a quicker knock down than a dry powder extinguisher.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Suffolk,VA
JK Enthusiast
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From: Killeen
someone here aid there was no need to have the fire ext. It's a jeep!! of course you have a full compliment of rescue gear. What happens if you run up on that lovely young Italian lady with her mid 70's sports car that is on fire on the highway?
You being the Jeep Rescue type can save the day!
Then....? Rewards...
You being the Jeep Rescue type can save the day! Then....? Rewards...
JK Freak
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From: Kissimmee, FL
Great info
I agree with the post above. This extinguisher will not leave any residue. However the other ones will do the job but, your standard A,B,C dry powder fire extinguisher has ingredients that are corrosive and also an irritant. Here is the break down on what each letter means. Hope this might help make up your mind.
Class A -- extinguishers are for ordinary combustible materials such as paper, wood, cardboard, and most plastics. The numerical rating on these types of extinguishers indicates the amount of water it holds and the amount of fire it can extinguish.
Class B -- fires involve flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, grease and oil. The numerical rating for class B extinguishers indicates the approximate number of square feet of fire it can extinguish.
Class C -- fires involve electrical equipment, such as appliances, wiring, circuit breakers and outlets. Never use water to extinguish class C fires - the risk of electrical shock is far too great! Class C extinguishers do not have a numerical rating. The C classification means the extinguishing agent is non-conductive.
Class D -- fire extinguishers are commonly found in a chemical laboratory. They are for fires that involve combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, potassium and sodium. These types of extinguishers also have no numerical rating, nor are they given a multi-purpose rating - they are designed for class D fires only.
Class A -- extinguishers are for ordinary combustible materials such as paper, wood, cardboard, and most plastics. The numerical rating on these types of extinguishers indicates the amount of water it holds and the amount of fire it can extinguish.
Class B -- fires involve flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, grease and oil. The numerical rating for class B extinguishers indicates the approximate number of square feet of fire it can extinguish.
Class C -- fires involve electrical equipment, such as appliances, wiring, circuit breakers and outlets. Never use water to extinguish class C fires - the risk of electrical shock is far too great! Class C extinguishers do not have a numerical rating. The C classification means the extinguishing agent is non-conductive.
Class D -- fire extinguishers are commonly found in a chemical laboratory. They are for fires that involve combustible metals, such as magnesium, titanium, potassium and sodium. These types of extinguishers also have no numerical rating, nor are they given a multi-purpose rating - they are designed for class D fires only.
Thanks for the thread and the informative post.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Glendale, California
well the engine is already water tight so it should effect the electrical stuff.. it'll just leave a messy residue everywhere which can be easily steamed off or power washed off.. not that big of deal and not worth $100+
JK Enthusiast
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From: So Cal
Fire has 3 basic components fuel, oxygen, and heat (ignition source) remove any one of these and no fire. Halon displaces oxygen and in an engine compartment would be temporary due to the extremely open space, also extremely harmful to you(no oxygen no breathing). Dry Chem extinguisher seperates the oxygen from the fuel and leaves a barrier (the powder substance) CO2 extinguishes the fire by displacing the oxygen and also cooling the fire. The best of the 3 is your dry chem very versital and chances are you wont be driving the jeep home and screw the mess the shop can take care of it and charge the insurce co. this is only my opinion
JK Enthusiast
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From: Suffolk,VA
ABC - This is the multipurpose dry chemical extinguisher. The ABC type is filled with monoammonium phosphate, a yellow powder that leaves a sticky residue that may be damaging to electrical appliances such as a computer
