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Re: RE: Fire extinguishers

To: "Patrick Bowen" <pabowen@mediaone.net>, <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>,
Subject: Re: RE: Fire extinguishers
From: "D.T.Gebhard" <kimkell@decaturnet.com>
Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2000 08:39:58 -0500
It seems to me that if your car caught fire,your
probably going to need some sort of a rebuild anyhow.
But it is good advice concerning the corrosiveness of
the powder. I did not know that.
            Dave
----- Original Message -----
From: Patrick Bowen <pabowen@mediaone.net>
To: <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>;
<terrence.banbury@dnr.state.oh.us>; <vafred@erols.com>;
<spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2000 9:31 PM
Subject: Re: RE: Fire extinguishers



One thing to be aware of on ABC fire extinguishers, or
at least the powder
variety (which almost all are)  They are extremely and
highly corrosive!
While it might put out the fire (the immediate concern)
be aware, it will
not be long until electrical and sheet metal start to
go away fast.  If you
use one be prepared for an immediate rebuild or
overhaul.  Simply spraying
one within 50 feet of a car can cause serious damage.
Thoughts to ponder.

Patrick Bowen

----- Original Message -----
From: <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>
To: <terrence.banbury@dnr.state.oh.us>;
<vafred@erols.com>;
<spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2000 6:09 PM
Subject: Re: RE: Fire extinguishers


>
> Terry, I agree on the type. I have them in every
vehicle and around the
house and garage. You never know what type of fire
you'll need it for and
when you go to grab another because one is not enough
it's good for it to be
the same.
>
> Alan
>
> Original Message:
> -----------------
> From: Banbury, Terrence
Terrence.Banbury@dnr.state.oh.us
> Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 17:00:33 -0500
> Subject: RE: Fire extinguishers
>
>
>
> Fred, I bought one that is designated an "ABC" type.
That means it will
> extinguish cellulose, electrical and grease/petrol
fueled fires.  It is
> essentially for all types of fires.  It is a powder
medium.  I was
somewhat
> surprised to see that the Sears Hardware carried this
type.  I was
familiar
> with the specification due to my architectural
background, but didn't
> realize it was that available.  It only makes sense,
though, from a Sears
> liability standpoint.  They won't get sued because
some homeowner sprayed
> liquid on an electrical fire.
> Terry
>
>
>
>
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