I agree with Dave, at least you would have something to rebuild, plus the idea
if you get it early enough you won't have/cause that much damage plus the fact
that you life might be at stake. If one of those now infamous SUV's gets you
and you are trapped and a fire starts, then I look at it that it's not the car
I am so worried about at that time but me. My FE sits right behind the
passenger seat where I can easily get it. Cahnces are the fire department will
probably come along and do their stuff as well and I have no idea if their or
any other 3rd parties is as bad.
I think we all agree that they are exremely useful, but have a potential side
effect. Now we all know thanks to Patrick that we need to be careful with them
and not to over do it.
Alan
Original Message:
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From: D.T.Gebhard kimkell@decaturnet.com
Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2000 08:39:58 -0500
Subject: Re: RE: Fire extinguishers
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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