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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqpa1HB-wOc


They are inexpensive and easily purchased at any auto parts store.  I am inclined to go out and buy another one tomorrow and check the expiration date on the one that is currently in the back seat of my car.  Should have it mounted.  Anyone have suggestions how to mount without doing any cutting or drilling?  Thank you.
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Anyone have suggestions how to mount without doing any cutting or drilling?  Thank you.

Think they are available commercially but have seen mounts built that use the front two seat mounting studs as anchor points as the extinguisher is located just in front of the forward of the seat edge. You choice driver or passenger.


Chances are that a fire such as shown in the video would not be stopped by one of the typical fire extinguishers we see people carrying in their vehicles but if it makes you feel better..... at least you can try

Make sure you have good insurance

Odd sounding siren for a English fire unit. Crew is slow and didn't even bring tools such as a Kelly or other pry tool to get access to the fire initially.  ::)

Hard to watch
« Last Edit: March 04, 2018, 01:24:05 AM by J_Speegle »
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I have an automatic Halon system in one my vehicles.

Bought it from these guys;

https://safecraft.com

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Expensive mistake...damn that things flammable!!

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We have 2-1/2 lb. HALON fire bottles in every car (7), one 5 lb. unit in the truck and 2 ea. 10 lb. HALON bottles in the garage.
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Man that is heart breaking to see!
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Wow....million dollar accident.  Ouch.

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We have 2-1/2 lb. HALON fire bottles in every car (7), one 5 lb. unit in the truck and 2 ea. 10 lb. HALON bottles in the garage.

Can you share pictures of the mounted system in your cars?
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That wuz ugly.
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We have 2-1/2 lb. HALON fire bottles in every car (7), one 5 lb. unit in the truck and 2 ea. 10 lb. HALON bottles in the garage.

Can you share pictures of the mounted system in your cars?
Yes please. If possible.
"Low she sits on five spoke wheels
Small block eight so live she feels
There she's parked beside the curb
Engine revving to disturb
She's the princess from his past
Red paint gold stripes damned she's fast"

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Re: Why everyone on this site should have a fire extinguisher in their car
« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2018, 09:35:12 AM »
This is not a recommendation of a particular product or mounting method, just passing along an option I found.

http://www.thebracketeer.com,

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Re: Why everyone on this site should have a fire extinguisher in their car
« Reply #11 on: March 04, 2018, 09:42:51 AM »
I have this model SafeCraft extinguisher mounted in the trunk area, it has thermal sensors and a manual override inside the cockpit. Engine compartment and cockpit areas are covered.

https://safecraft.com/product/model-lm/

My trailer and my truck both have Halotron extinguishers. I've used my truck mounted extinguisher one time so far helping put out a RV fire in the middle of no where New Mexico.

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Re: Why everyone on this site should have a fire extinguisher in their car
« Reply #12 on: March 04, 2018, 09:57:13 AM »
This is not a recommendation of a particular product or mounting method, just passing along an option I found.

http://www.thebracketeer.com,

Worth having.  Thank you!  Better than my current arrangement of loose behind the driver's seat.
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Small block eight so live she feels
There she's parked beside the curb
Engine revving to disturb
She's the princess from his past
Red paint gold stripes damned she's fast"

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Re: Why everyone on this site should have a fire extinguisher in their car
« Reply #13 on: March 04, 2018, 10:45:23 AM »
This is not a recommendation of a particular product or mounting method, just passing along an option I found.

http://www.thebracketeer.com,

Looks like a great solution

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Re: Why everyone on this site should have a fire extinguisher in their car
« Reply #14 on: March 04, 2018, 10:56:18 AM »
A group purchase was organized and Safecraft prebent Stainless lines for the engine compartment.