All of this talk of fire extinguishers reminds me of a fire I had in my Jeep
last summer. I had just replaced the catalytic converter. The welder did a
botched job of it, leaving welding wires from the wire-feed sticking from
the welds. Also, there is a rubber fuel vent line that runs from the gas
tank to the vapor canister and of course goes right over and do one side of
the converter. Anyway, after it got nice and hot, I started smelling
burning rubber. When I parked the Jeep in front of our house, my wife
noticed fire "dripping" from under the truck! I grabbed our fire
extinguisher and put the fire out while she called the fire department.
They got there a few minutes later, checked everything out, and hosed off
the engine and underside of the truck. Everyone was safe and the truck was
easily repaired. But talk about getting the shakes! I always keep an
extinguisher handy now.
Chris
85 Jeep GW still on the road
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-spitfires@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-spitfires@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of
alemen@pop.ftconnect.com
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2000 11:30 AM
To: spitfires@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Fire extinguishers
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
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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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