The bottom line is a good ABC extingusher is better than nothing at all. And, for 10 bucks, a no brainer!! Like I've said in the past; better to have and not need it.
-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Sent: Apr 28, 2006 10:38 PM >To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fire > > Halon production was ended 12/1993 in the U.S. You can buy Recycled Halon but > you cannot buy new extingushers filled with Halon. I bought one for my boat > back in 1993,sold boat kept extingusher. I have kept a 5lb ABC rated in my > company cars for over two decades and have used them maybe 5-6 times. It's > always someone else who has had the fires but I too put em out and drive away > sometimes with a thank you and sometimes without. > The bottom line is a good ABC extingusher is better than nothing at all. gm66 > >--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >From: "Clint Hooper" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <Chevelle-list@chevelles.net> >Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Fire >Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 13:20:11 -0500 > >I mounted a two pound Halon unit on my ZR-1's rollbar,within easy reach. When >I re-do the interior in my El Camino this year,a fire extinguisher mount will >be a mandatory addition. Right now,I just carry one behind the seat but that's >not really a safe way to do it. >Clint Hooper >H&H Custom,owner >1969 El Camino protourer >2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger >http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm >"You may find me dead one day in a ditch. But by God,you'll find me in a pile >of brass." > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Russ Miesner > > > A couple of weeks ago I had a buddy at work tell me about his father-in-law > and his bad and good luck. His father-in-law has a '62 Impala convertible. > He took it for a ride recently and as he was driving he had an engine fire. > (Bad luck). When he pulled off the road he had a trucker stop, run up with a > fire extinquisher, put out the fire, get back in his truck and take off > before the guy could even say thanks or anything. (Good luck). This has made > me definately want a fire extinquisher. Does anyone have any suggestions on > the type to get. Do you use a typical house type or is there a special type? > His damage was confined to the engine compartment. He had no body or paint > damage. > > > >_____________________________________________________________ >Netscape. Just the Net You Need. >
