F,F,F,Fire!!!!!!!!!!

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Mabel, Jul 12, 2015.

  1. Couldn't you make a hole behind the number plate.
    In the event of a fire just rip the number plate off and fire your extinguisher through the hole.
     
  2. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Problem with doing it blindly, 007, is you're likely to waste the extinguisher missing the fire.
     
  3. Yeah but as it bursts into flames and melts before your eyes, you'd at least feel like you tried.
     
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  4. right here go - sorry best quality I can get

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    Right in the centre of the pic is the remains of the pipe - about 1/2 inch of it left. Just up and to the left you can see a screw - this is what we put in the end of the pipe and is held upright by a cable clip to stop further fuel leaking.
     
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  6. I used to have inert gas extinguisher in my car as well as powder , we had them in our office too , luckily ive never had to use them but i do wonder if they would be a help with bus engine fires too maybe ?
     
  7. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Yes, picture's a bit blurry. Is that the pipe pointing straight up from the pump? I've seen some pumps like this but they're not the right ones for your bus. Maybe someone will know what vehicle they're really for.
     
  8. Baysearcher

    Baysearcher [secret moderator]

    Apart from everything being blurry it looks in remarkable condition bearing in mind it's been on fire!
     
  9. Yes - straight up. Its never been commented on before so thats news to me.
     
  10. Good suggestion for me, as I already have holes behind my engine lid number plate.
    They are taped up, but I could easily stick a fire extinguisher through if needed.
    Thanks
     
  11. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    The outlet should point back more or less the same direction as the inlet. It doesn't look to be in line with the fan belt, but it is close.

    Of course it's easy to be wise with hindsight. :(
     
  12. Mabel does say opening the engine lid resulted in flames being drawn out by the rush of air and I wouldn't be putting any hand in, only nozzle of the extinguisher,but lid would probably need welding gloves to open it would get so quite quickly, but the advice to call 999 is best, just get everyone away from it and at least nobody gets hurt even though you have to watch it burn before you
     
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  13. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Obviously if you don't feel confident don't do it, but personally it wouldn't worry me.
    As long as you know what to expect. I know if I toe-poke my engine lid button it springs open about 1/2". If I kicked it again it would shut on the catch. If burning petrol wasn't pooling under the bus I'd assume not a big leak. If the rear end was engulfed in flames I wouldn't consider trying to put it out. You would need to assess the situation then and there.

    I think all anyone is saying is that if you have a fire extinguisher and an idea what to expect and how to use that fire extinguisher it's worth an assessment and maybe a bash at putting it out. If you don't try, a small fire you could have potentially dealt with will without doubt destroy your bus before professional help arrives. At any point you are free to change tack and run for it after all.
     
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  15. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    I have to admit I installed a fire extunguisher in the van last week. I fixed it's cradle to the totem pole in the cab. I figure that's where I'd be and I could grab it as I get out rather than fumble under the rock and roll bed or something. If my toast catches fire I'll just have to pee on it. :).
    Following this thread I'll give it a good shake later
     
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  16. Long time since I did my navy fire fighting courses, we used to get shut in two storey steel buildings and have to put out these massive fires, well they seemed massive and filled the place up with smoke. Wonder how I'd fare at doing that sort of stuff nowadays?

    My biggest issue with the camper will be the bike rack that I usually carry, as I probably can't approach directly from the back but would have to lean over from the side, I'm going to have to have a look at this, otherwise I would be happy to crack the lid and fire some foam in.

    well spotted.
     
  17. Think I will be getting one of these as well - good spot.
     
  18. Jack Tatty

    Jack Tatty Supporter and teachers pet

    Asbestos tastes better though :)

    Glad you're all ok @Mabel and family. Its a long time since I've been anywhere near The Wrekin but I'll look out for this farm shop next time I'm down there, see if they do any asbestos burgers....
     
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  19. I really don't understand you guys making light of asbestos ... my father died of mesothelioma ... I can't find it funny ... perhaps you don't fully understand the health implications.
     
  20. Jack Tatty

    Jack Tatty Supporter and teachers pet

    :thinking:Am trying to work out if you're being serious there.....
     

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