like the look of a fire extingisher in your car but think its to expensive?

[ELGT4me]

Originally Posted by sudszy

Where are people mounting them in the cabin?

would anticipate you would want it in reach of the driver if you were trapped in a burning wreck?

I have both my extinguishers mounted in front of the passenger seats on my EL's. Approximately arms length from the drivers seat.After seeing an XY GT burn to the ground a couple of weeks ago, I cannot emphasise the importance of carrying a fire extinguisher, you may not only save your car /life, what about your friends & families as well ?

[Full Noise]

Originally Posted by sudszy

would anticipate you would want it in reach of the driver if you were trapped in a burning wreck?

I had a chuckle at this.

If you were trapped in a burning vehicle, the only thing on your mind would be getting out.

[sudszy]

Originally Posted by Full Noise

I had a chuckle at this.

If you were trapped in a burning vehicle, the only thing on your mind would be getting out.

Perhaps give the possible what iffs a go.
You are pinned to your seat in an accident and a fire starts inside the vehicle, in the dash etc, you'd prefer to just think/dream about getting out, or perhaps also have a go at saving yourself and putting out the fire?

Why else would we want the extinguisher in reach of where the driver is sitting, rather than perhaps more out of the way and stored behind the driver's seat?

[Full Noise]

Originally Posted by sudszy

Where are people mounting them in the cabin?

would anticipate you would want it in reach of the driver if you were trapped in a burning wreck?

Perhaps give the possible what iffs a go.
You are pinned to your seat in an accident and a fire starts inside the vehicle, in the dash etc, you'd prefer to just think/dream about getting out, or perhaps also have a go at saving yourself and putting out the fire?

Why else would we want the extinguisher in reach of where the driver is sitting, rather than perhaps more out of the way and stored behind the driver's seat?

How many car / truck fires have you seen where someone is trapped in the vehicle and able to put a fire out?

When I went for my advanced fire fighting with dangerous goods certificate, one of the things we had to do in order to pass was to put out a car fire, not some "Nacy boy" dash fire but a fully engulfed car without using the entire 80B dry powder extinguisher. I can tell you that it’s harder than it looks and there were some people there who couldn’t do it.

I’ve also emptied an entire 80B dry agent trying to cool down an overheated wheel bearing on a loaded petrol tanker and have experienced first hand how hard some fires are to put out, so yes, that’s why I had a chuckle at your comment.

These Aldi extinguishers are great to put next to the kitchen stove or if there’s a minor fire that can easily be put out with a minimum of effort. I have a similar extinguisher “not an Aldi one” in the boot of my car but if there’s a serious fire, it’s like ****ing into the wind and I would never rely on one.

Many years ago, there was another B-double in front of me that caught fire “wheel bearing” and by the time I’d stopped and grabbed the 80B dry agent off the tanker, the fire was so hot that you couldn’t get anywhere near it.

Originally Posted by Bradbucky

The Blue tag is to hold the pin in so it doesn't fall out.
This prevents accidentally letting it off.

No it isn’t. The blue tag is there to as a seal to let you know that the unit hasn’t been discharged. The pin should have its own retaining clip on it. If you squeeze the trigger on an extinguisher, even just a little bit, it will quickly lose all of its charge.

Originally Posted by GasOLane

Not legal? Where did you read this and in what state?

Every one of our Trucks are fitted with these and we've never had a problem.

I bet that they’re a proper 10B and in a metal bracket, like this one.

http://fireextinguishersales.com.au/...2kg-p-114.html

In 1995, your mob actually removed all of the extinguishers from their vehicles because on an insurance issue. The problem was if one of their trucks caught fire and the driver didn’t near burn to death trying to put the fire out, the insurance claim would be denied. They’ve obviously sorted this if they’re putting them back in.

Originally Posted by Riksta

What and where is Aldi?

Originally Posted by Grippy

It's a budget supermarket like Coles, but they carry 'no name' foreign brands

Except pretty much all of the food stuffs are made by the same people who supply Coles and Woolworth’s, it’s just that they’re in different box with a brand name that isn’t familiar

One thing about this forum that never ceases to amaze me is that many people still fail to understand that YOU ONLY GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.

If you buy a $12:99 extinguisher from Aldi, expect it to work like a $12:99 extinguisher from Aldi.

Imagine turning up at Sandown for a track day in a $120,000 purpose built track car with a $12:99 extinguisher bolted in it. Not only would it be stupid, you’d probably be laughed out of the place. Let’s hope that Aldi don’t start selling roll cages and helmets.

Serous enthusiasts “generally” don’t take cheap options with things like this. The last thing you need is a small fire to start only to have your “you beaut super dooper whiz bang” Aldi fire extinguisher to go PFFFFT and die in the **** when you need it most.

Then will you be thinking about how much money you saved when you bought it?

[Bradbucky]

[QUOTE=Full Noise]

No it isn’t. The blue tag is there to as a seal to let you know that the unit hasn’t been discharged. The pin should have its own retaining clip on it. If you squeeze the trigger on an extinguisher, even just a little bit, it will quickly lose all of its charge.


I am a professional Firefighter and all our extinguishers have tags to hold the pins in as they always fall out without them. Small good quality extinguishers have a retaining clip on the pin but not the one we are talking about from Aldi .
The gauge is there to let you know if the extinguisher has been discharged, not the seal.

[Full Noise]

Originally Posted by Bradbucky

I am a professional Firefighter and all our extinguishers have tags to hold the pins in as they always fall out without them.

Ok, fireman Sam, I’ll say it a bit slower.

The pin is in place to prevent accidental discharge.

The blue plastic seal is there to show that the pin hasn’t been removed and put back in, therefore it is a seal.

The primary function of the plastic seal is to show the person who’s about to use it that it “should” work. The secondary function for the seal is to prevent the pin vibrating loose on these cheap arsed things.

Originally Posted by Bradbucky

Small good quality extinguishers have a retaining clip on the pin but not the one we are talking about from Aldi.
The gauge is there to let you know if the extinguisher has been discharged, not the seal.

Thank you kindly for the information, however, I, like many professional fire-fighters don’t trust gauges and if the plastic seal is missing, to me, they are used.

How many extinguishers have you pulled the pin on and nothing’s happened even though it says that it’s charged?

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by Full Noise

In 1995, your mob actually removed all of the extinguishers from their vehicles because on an insurance issue. The problem was if one of their trucks caught fire and the driver didn’t near burn to death trying to put the fire out, the insurance claim would be denied. They’ve obviously sorted this if they’re putting them back in.

Yeah, we've actually got two now. One on drivers seat and one (bigger) one between the drive, bolted to the guards.

[jpd80]

Jeez an old thread…

Never mind……….

[Geez Louise]

I am going to mount mine on the passengers side, mount attached to just under the glove box. Well that is where I am hoping to put it but will need to research whether that is the best spot for it.

Jack has one mounted in the XB Coupe like that...but if there is a better, recommended spot then that is where mine will go.

[DJM83]

Thanks mate i might get one tommorrow

[gregaust]

Hahaha Col, you must been keen to go shopping ...lol

[Geez Louise]

Did somebody mention shopping??

[fat4D]

i think the common place is at the base of the passenger seat? not sure. stil trying to decided if i wanna get one for mine but thinking wth never know when you might even pull up at a crash and will be able to save a life

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by fat4D

i think the common place is at the base of the passenger seat? not sure. stil trying to decided if i wanna get one for mine but thinking wth never know when you might even pull up at a crash and will be able to save a life

Or the Drivers seat....

[sneaky]

wasn't there someone on the forums selling mounting brackets for the front passenger seat a while ago?

can't remember who it was, or if there were limited numbers. but i think they mounted them to the seat rails and it sat just under the front of the seat...

or i could be totally wrong..

[Grippy]

Originally Posted by sneaky

wasn't there someone on the forums selling mounting brackets for the front passenger seat a while ago?

can't remember who it was, or if there were limited numbers. but i think they mounted them to the seat rails and it sat just under the front of the seat...

or i could be totally wrong..

Yep! I picked up one, they were steel brackets that mounted to the seat base of B series. A lot of people elect to have extinguishers in the boot, but they're best nice and accesible in the cabin.

[Riksta]

What and where is Aldi?

Is it an autoparts shop?

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by Riksta

What and where is Aldi?

That's a trick question. Right?

[Bradbucky]

Originally Posted by GasOLane

That's a trick question. Right?

I reckon he is serious. Aldi is not in all states

[Riksta]

Not a trick question. Never heard of them, or seen one.

Must be an interstate thing, as like I said, never seen one in Adelaide or even heard of it?

[Grippy]

Originally Posted by Riksta

Not a trick question. Never heard of them, or seen one.

Must be an interstate thing, as like I said, never seen one in Adelaide or even heard of it?

It's a budget supermarket like Coles, but they carry 'no name' foreign brands

[Keepleft]

Originally Posted by Grippy

It's a budget supermarket like Coles, but they carry 'no name' foreign brands

And 'no name' Aussie product.

[xxx000]

Originally Posted by Grippy

It's a budget supermarket like Coles, but they carry 'no name' foreign brands

Not exactly..............

Aldi sell top quality grocery lines under their own brand names at absolute bargain prices and consistently cheaper than Coles/Woolworths or Franklins

And they aren't 'foreign' brands just their own, the vast majority of what they sell is made in Australia, more in fact than the other big supermarket chains

Go Aldi !!!!

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by Riksta

Not a trick question. Never heard of them, or seen one.

Must be an interstate thing, as like I said, never seen one in Adelaide or even heard of it?

Aldi are not in Adel so I apologise.

Funny though, most people have heard of them.

[Riksta]

Originally Posted by Grippy

It's a budget supermarket like Coles, but they carry 'no name' foreign brands

Ahh fair enough, cheers.

Originally Posted by GasOLane

Aldi are not in Adel so I apologise.

Funny though, most people have heard of them.

All good. I tend to live under a rock and not know much about anything modern these days. I've turned into a grumpy old fart, set in my ways! haha

[XB GS 351 Coupe]

Extinguishers with plastic mounting brackets are NOT legal or safe to use in a car.

The funny thing is Ford sells Motorcraft branded extinguishers, and they come with a plastic bracket makes you wonder some times.

I bought one and used an old Metal bracket to mount it in the boot of the car, was thinking about a second one mounted to the seat rails of the front seat.

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by XB GS 351 Coupe

Extinguishers with plastic mounting brackets are NOT legal or safe to use in a car.

Not legal? Where did you read this and in what state?

Every one of our Trucks are fitted with these and we've never had a problem.

[Mechan1k]

Bought one ages ago from Supercheap for $15.
Used it about 6 months ago when i witnessed an accident and car caught fire ... luckily only a small one ... but it came in handy.

This reminds me that i need to get another one to put back in the ute again.

[TheInterceptor]

Hopefully i can pick up two today, one for the cabin and one for the boot.

[Pis-ton broke]

I never used to carry an extingisher since i attended an accident ,where a local girl was trapped in a buring car, and no one had an extingisher. we got her out but idealy it would have been better to have put the fire out and leave her in the car, as she was badly hurt (spinal?). we got her out an the car burnt in five minutes, that was about 20minute before the fireies got there, it was all very dramatic, i drove to work and then shock for me set in, i was sent to get aids blood tests,cause i cut my hands dueing the resue and her blood mixed with mine. the tests were clear.
i have a 1kg extingisher stuffed under my passenger seat.