FireExtinguisher

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  1. goixiz

    goixiz Active Member

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    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
     
    #1 goixiz, Sep 6, 2006
  2. gte123v

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

    goixiz Active Member

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    ok
    but which type
    they have several and for different kinds of fire.
     
    #3 goixiz, Sep 6, 2006
  4. baddriver

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    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.
     
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  5. Alex

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    Cheap, effective location

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    #5 Alex, Sep 6, 2006
  6. yerrow

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

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    walmart special $9.96
    [​IMG]
     
    #7 goixiz, Sep 8, 2006
  8. Mad Mallard

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    mine kinda rolls around...
     
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  9. goixiz

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    Any concern of it getting to hot in the car in HOTLANTA temps ?
     
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  10. Mad Mallard

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    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..
     
    #10 Mad Mallard, Sep 9, 2006
  11. Alex

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    Good call. is your ride tinted?
     
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  12. goixiz

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    yes slightly tinted 50% only
    and black car
     
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  13. goixiz

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    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
     
    #13 goixiz, Sep 9, 2006
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    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.
     
    #14 crash#2, Sep 10, 2006
  15. goixiz

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    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)
     
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  16. baddriver

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

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    Get some valcro straps and make it stay put so you can find it when you need it
     
    #17 goixiz, Sep 10, 2006
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    Imma be looking into one as well. I'm checking out Kiddie's site as we speak.
     
    #18 Alex, Sep 10, 2006
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    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.
     
    #19 gte123v, Sep 15, 2006
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