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Offline bottsy

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engine bay extinguisher
« on: Fri 05/03/10, 21:56 »
has anybody got a fire extinguisher sited in their engine bay? where is the best place to buy and are they easy to fit? any problems with them etc. etc. I am thinking of buying one and would welcome opinions.
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Offline hipshaker

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Re: engine bay extinguisher
« Reply #1 on: Fri 05/03/10, 22:22 »
i have one from firetec, situated here:



from here:
http://www.firetecuk.com/pages/en/firetec-products/firetec-ct-systems.php

cost about £180. i didn't fit it but was told it was fairly straightforward. not had it long so cant comment on any problems.
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Offline araon

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Re: engine bay extinguisher
« Reply #2 on: Fri 05/03/10, 22:57 »
Tim at Firetec is a nice fella and will give resonable discounts if you can get enough people interested for a group buy....

nice simple bit of kit to install the tubeing is pressurised and blows at if i remember right about 80 degrees so will go at the ignition point and extinguish pretty rapidly.
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Offline Birdy

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Re: engine bay extinguisher
« Reply #3 on: Sat 06/03/10, 10:06 »
I fitted mine myself and it really isn't very hard. It's easier plumbing it in on a 1600 engine because they are smaller engines and they don't have the access hatch unlike the Type 4 engined buses.



There are 2 different sizes and 2 types, flay flat and upright. I opted for the larger lay flat one and fitted it on the petrol tank firewall. Just remove the firewall before you drill into it :) I will re-fit it though when l jazz up the engine bay because l need about an extra 3" to cover the leisure battery.
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Offline baysearcher

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Re: engine bay extinguisher
« Reply #4 on: Sat 06/03/10, 10:10 »
+1 for the FireTech.
 
Got mine as part of a group buy from earlybay, seem to remember it was about £100. Very easy to fit. Mine is just inside and to the left of the engine hatch.
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Offline Petal

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Re: engine bay extinguisher
« Reply #5 on: Sat 06/03/10, 10:40 »
Did the same as Baysearcher above, bought one on a groupbuy on the earlybay site as we got a good discount.  It is a firetec 1kg bottle I think as a 500g is not really enough to put out a fire in the engine bay.  Bought a stand up one but you can lie them flat if wanted as I found this easier in the end rather than drilling holes,  held up on the roof of the engine bay tied securely with cable ties.  I also had one with a NC switch which enabled me to wire up a warning light on the dash which will light up if there is a fire giving me an assured notice to get out quick! I also bypassed this with another swith so I could check the warning light now and again. 
There are certain other options available, you can have a chafeguard fitted aroung the length of the tube in case of accidental puncturing (but be carefull it doesn't cause a short circuit or another fire by the metal touching things in bay when putting in) and there is a NT switch which allows a light to be pemanantly on in the dash and goes OFF in the event of a fire, this can p***s people off though and end up putting tape over it!
I think VWHeritage do them but no light switches or chafeguards available.  A 1kg would cost about £180 wheras i got mine for £130 ::)

Easy to fit I did my own an I'm a girlie  :flash:

http://www.vwheritage.com/bbt/Aftermarket-Aircooled/Fire-Extinguishers/?srchPart=AC999E1040
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Offline hipshaker

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Re: engine bay extinguisher
« Reply #6 on: Sat 06/03/10, 22:53 »
Quote from: Petal on Sat 06/03/10, 10:40
there is a NT switch which allows a light to be pemanantly on in the dash and goes OFF in the event of a fire, this can p***s people off though and end up putting tape over it!


thats the one i got ........ currently investigating little stickers  ::)
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Offline BaG hEaD

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Re: engine bay extinguisher
« Reply #7 on: Sat 06/03/10, 23:43 »
Graham L on the prototypebay.com did run a group buy for these firetechs.. I added myself to this list and also posted the group buy here on thelatebay...

However no one from here decided to join the list, so it was shut....

But if any one is interested please add your name to a list here, and I'll try an organise a group buy...
A standard firetech cost about £115 inc vat.. from the protobay..

copy and add your name ONLY if you want to purchase one at a discount...
If I get ten confirmed names I will ask firetech.

Please note these extinguishers can not be posted... Payment via PayPal, collection will be organised..

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Offline hipshaker

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Re: engine bay extinguisher
« Reply #8 on: Sun 07/03/10, 14:16 »
you could check that about posting. i had mine delivered although it was bought as a single item and delivered to a business/garage address.
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Offline vwbusman

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Re: engine bay extinguisher
« Reply #9 on: Sun 07/03/10, 15:31 »
Quote from: BaG hEaD on Sat 06/03/10, 23:43
Graham L on the prototypebay.com did run a group buy for these firetechs.. I added myself to this list and also posted the group buy here on thelatebay...

However no one from here decided to join the list, so it was shut....

But if any one is interested please add your name to a list here, and I'll try an organise a group buy...
A standard firetech cost about £115 inc vat.. from the protobay..

copy and add your name ONLY if you want to purchase one at a discount...
If I get ten confirmed names I will ask firetech.

Please note these extinguishers can not be posted... Payment via PayPal, collection will be organised..

1.vwbusman
2.

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Offline vanhassan

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Re: engine bay extinguisher
« Reply #10 on: Sun 07/03/10, 15:32 »
Quote from: vwbusman on Sun 07/03/10, 15:31
Quote from: BaG hEaD on Sat 06/03/10, 23:43
Graham L on the prototypebay.com did run a group buy for these firetechs.. I added myself to this list and also posted the group buy here on thelatebay...

However no one from here decided to join the list, so it was shut....

But if any one is interested please add your name to a list here, and I'll try an organise a group buy...
A standard firetech cost about £115 inc vat.. from the protobay..

copy and add your name ONLY if you want to purchase one at a discount...
If I get ten confirmed names I will ask firetech.

Please note these extinguishers can not be posted... Payment via PayPal, collection will be organised..

1.vwbusman
2.vanhassan


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Offline JBA

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Re: engine bay extinguisher
« Reply #11 on: Sun 07/03/10, 16:13 »
Count me in for one:

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2. vanhassan
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Offline bottsy

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Re: engine bay extinguisher
« Reply #12 on: Sun 07/03/10, 20:42 »
Thanks for all replies. will probably get a extinguisher from heritage and fit myself.  ::) from bottsy
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Offline dog-god

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Re: engine bay extinguisher
« Reply #13 on: Sun 07/03/10, 20:48 »
you should all buy one as these things are awesome as a first defence, but be very aware that it generally takes us a whole fire appliance worth of water to fully extinguish a small car on fire(1800litres, sometimes 2 or 3) these are great to knock down the fire in its first stages, but you'l need a large (9kg) foam extinguisher to be really safe! just google 9kg foam extinguisher, they're about £30(bargain).
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Offline Birdy

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Re: engine bay extinguisher
« Reply #14 on: Sun 07/03/10, 21:04 »
Thanks for the advice Dog. I'll take a look now.


As another idea that went through my mind while reading about a bus fire, the chap said the engine lid lock melted shut. I was thinking about cutting a hole in the engine lid behind the licence plate so l could snap it off quick in a fire. Any views on this idea?? Also aid cooling. Barry doesn't like slow moving city traffic.


And Dog, nice to see you back by the way. I thought, he's been quite but then l thought that perhaps he is making great progress on his bus. Any more details about it to add :)??
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Re: engine bay extinguisher
« Reply #15 on: Mon 08/03/10, 20:40 »
 :off: sorry
hey birdy, laptop has been in for repair, and we're selling the house, so 7 years worth of diy has to be done! camper is on hold for the mo, but i'm gagging to get the front end on so watch this space
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