Fire extinguisher?????

[YZ426F]

Fire and safety supply company here in Fairbanks.

 

[christopher]

WOW.
Small Halon portable fire extinguishers are BIG BUCKS!

$140

$320

 

[Mountaintech]

Yeah, and you can't even buy them in some countries. A fire extinguisher is always a good idea but why not design systems with fuel tanks that don't leak and aren't within horse hairs of extreme heat sources?

 

[boosted metal]

I lost my alpine tapex to a fire. I always carry one now.

 

[christopher]

But is there any real reason to buy the HALON in an open outdoors environment over the regular chemical extinguishers???

 

[Mountaintech]

But is there any real reason to buy the HALON in an open outdoors environment over the regular chemical extinguishers???

I guess you've never had to clean up the aftermath of a dry chem extinguisher.

 

[christopher]

$200 buys you a whole lot of hot water spray washing

 

[YZ426F]

If that is what they use for aircraft? I'm thinking it just might work. Just my thougts on the matter though. But can say one thing. After having my sled on fire. I will have some type of extinguisher with me at all times.

 

[pelon]

Yeah, and you can't even buy them in some countries. A fire extinguisher is always a good idea but why not design systems with fuel tanks that don't leak and aren't within horse hairs of extreme heat sources?

I have an Alpine on my Nytro and I was a little uncomfortable with the close relationship between the tank and turbo. So I put an expensive blanket on the turbo. It tremendously cuts down on the heat transfer to the tank. You can actually touch it with your bare hands.

And I up'ed my sled insurance!!

 

[christopher]

So I found an acceptable deal on a Halon Compatible Fire Extinguisher.

Fire Extinguisher w/ Wall Hook (2.5 LB BC ProPlus 2.5 H Halotron I)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036AQAX2/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details
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Technical Details

• Size: 2.5 lbs - Dimensions: 14.88" H X 6.13" W X 3" Deep
• Model Number: 2.5 HB-2 - UL Rating: 2-B:C
• Agent Flow Rate: .28 lbs - Effective Against Class: HALOTRON-1
• Shipping: 6.85 lbs - Discharge Time: 9 sec
• Discharge Range: 6 to 10 ft - Operating Pressure: 100 PSI

Effective Against Class: HALOTRON-1 -

Shipping: 6.85 lbs -
Discharge Time: 9 sec -
Discharge Range: 6 to 10 ft -
Operating Pressure: 100 PSI -
Expellant: ARGON -

Temperature Range: -40 degrees F to 120 degrees F; -40 degrees C to 49 degrees C -

Cylinder Material: STEEL -
Valve Material: PLATED BRASS -

- Properties: - Contains an extremely versatile and effective multipurpose clean extinguishing agent able to address most fire risks typically found in commercial and industrial applications - Ideally suited for computer rooms, data storage, telecommunication, robotics or any high tech industrial process that requires an effective clean agent having an extended discharge range -

An environmentally acceptable Halon-1211 alternative - Corrosion resistant epoxy powder paint finish - UL Listed and USCG Approved ? Meets D.O.T. requirements -

12 year periodic hydrostatic test interval - 6 year product warranty -

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[NapaMatt]

SHOP NAPA..

You will find we have them at a very nice price!!

 

[christopher]

SHOP NAPA..

You will find we have them at a very nice price!!

Not seeing it??
http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/R...&Nty=1&Dn=0&D=fire+extinguisher&Dk=1&Dp=3&N=0

 

[Mister907]

...

...And I up'ed my sled insurance!!

for a minute i thought i may have been the only one with insurance. covers rock damage as well. if you dont have it, you should at least look into it... unless of course you have the cash to toss around, then do your thing.

 

[twsandrew]

Worst possible scenario is this...

I had to head down early for an appt so I am riding the trail out alone. Mine catches fire and the people who help me put it out are snowshoeing greenies who not 5 mins earlier were giving me the finger as I rode by them on the trail. I am sure the only reason they helped me was to avert an environmental incident. Oh the irony

 

[christopher]

Did you take them out to lunch and buy them a VEGGIE BURGER?

 

[christopher]

I now have a fire extinguisher on my sled.
Like my SnowPulse, I hope I NEVER have to use it!

 

[YZ426F]

I decided to carry mine in my backpack. I thought it's only three pounds and I will have it with me at all times.