A great alternative to the dry chemical extinguishers is a CO2 fire
extinguisher. While dry chemicals are much better at their job, a CO2
extinquisher will work perfectly wonderful for a Spitfire (and do not do a
shabby job inthemselves), and leave no residue, and its is a good ABC
extinguisher. One thing to remember is no matter how much you clean you
will not get the stuff out, the powder is so fine it is designed to get into
microscopic orifices to eliminate oxygen pockets and smother flames. Works
great, bad side effects. I know of a Navy Aegis Class Cruiser that lost its
entire CIC (Combat Information Center) a year after a fire because someone
did not realize the drastic effects.
Sorry for the whole fire lesson, Seven years of firefighting on ships and
the extensive Navy training I have received on it have finally come to a
halfway decent purpose - preserving spitfires.
Patrick Bowen
----- Original Message -----
From: <alemen@pop.ftconnect.com>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2000 11:30 AM
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
>
> Original Message:
> -----------------
> 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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