FireExtinguisher

Observed a FORD expedition caught on fire at IKEA
I know they have a recall a bout a year ago about some speed sensor relay heating up and flashing the oil.

I want to get an extinguisher for my car
Any recommendations as to what and where - the lower $ the better of course

 

go to lowes or homedepot, they are like $20 for a pretty good one.

 

ok
but which type
they have several and for different kinds of fire.

 

I just picked up a silver Kidde that's an A-B-C for about 20 bucks at Lowes. Now I just need to figure out how to mount it where its accessable and inconspicuous.

 

thats where...definitley not on the a-pillar

 

walmart special $9.96

 

mine kinda rolls around...

 

Any concern of it getting to hot in the car in HOTLANTA temps ?

 

it'd be worth it to call a fired department and ask... maybe these household ones are packed differently, even if the chems are the same..

 

yes slightly tinted 50% only
and black car

 

I got the Kidde Auto fire ext.
MOdel: Auto FX 5 II
UL listed, DOT approved for vehicle use, 6yr warranty

Kidde consumer hotline 800 880 6788
will call monday

www.kiddeus.com

 

i have a kidde marine one mounted to the left side of the passenger floorboard. same stuff as the auto one but smaller and white casing.

 

yes i saw that too
but i opted for the one with the gauge so i know its still pressurized and the color

the catch is its for auto use but it never says for storage in auto

i emailed the mfg
i dont think fire dept will be able to help - they would take the safe route since they dont know what i have.

I will keep an eye on the gauge so if the pressure is too high ill take it out (out of range)

 

Mine has been rolling around in the trunk for the past 3 weeks, and it hasn't exploded yet.

 

Get some valcro straps and make it stay put so you can find it when you need it

 

I just got one from lowes, it says to keep it below 120 degrees...so it might be ok if you have tinted windows and a sun shade when you part it for a long time.