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Fire Suppression System, Suggestions wanted |
Cairo94507 |
Jan 16 2015, 09:05 AM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,022 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Hi Everyone - As my car moves forward I think it is time to consider a small fire suppression system for the engine compartment. I would like something with maybe 3 nozzles which can be strategically placed to address a possible engine compartment fire.
I am hoping some of our members may have experience with these and would be willing to make a recommendation as to what is a neat, compact system. I want to get it mocked up before we move along to paint in case Scotty needs to weld in any brackets, etc. So please let me hear your thoughts. Oh, this is going to be a stock 3.2 Motronic engine if that helps. Thanks for your collective wisdom in helping me reduce the chance of an engine fire which consumes my car. Michael |
Cairo94507 |
Jan 16 2015, 09:33 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 10,022 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
HHHMMMMMMM......OK so I think Chappy, Mike and stugray have convinced me to go with foam- thank you very much guys.
The AFFF (foam) system is water soluble and environmentally safe too. Even though the system can accommodate 3 nozzles, I think two will be sufficient. I will check this thread again tomorrow and see if by chance another system is recommended but we may have a winner here. The system sells for $339 which seems like a reasonable investment in my car. I wonder if the insurance company would also cut me a break on my rate? |
Mike Bellis |
Jan 16 2015, 10:32 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
HHHMMMMMMM......OK so I think Chappy, Mike and stugray have convinced me to go with foam- thank you very much guys. The AFFF (foam) system is water soluble and environmentally safe too. Even though the system can accommodate 3 nozzles, I think two will be sufficient. I will check this thread again tomorrow and see if by chance another system is recommended but we may have a winner here. The system sells for $339 which seems like a reasonable investment in my car. I wonder if the insurance company would also cut me a break on my rate? I'm itching to pull the handle to see what it does. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) I just don't want to clean the mess. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) An ounce of prevention... I hope I never need it, but it's there just in case. |
stugray |
Jan 16 2015, 10:52 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,825 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
I'm itching to pull the handle to see what it does. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) I just don't want to clean the mess. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) An ounce of prevention... I hope I never need it, but it's there just in case. My brother installed one in his TR4 and triggered it by accident. I wasnt there but he said IT SURE WORKS! and that it was easy to clean up. There was no evidence afterwards. |
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