RE: [DML] built-in fire extinguishers

["Jerry Condray" <genghis@xxxx>]

Halon or carbon dioxide would have the same effect. The danger is from
asphyxiation due to lack of oxygen in the enclosed cockpit. Otherwise
excellent fire extinguishers. Also used in aircraft. No corrosive damage.

Jerry.

-----Original Message-----
From: Walter Coe [mailto:Whalt@xxxx]
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2002 12:47 PM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [DML] built-in fire extinguishers


[MODERATOR NOTE: I hesitate to inject technical criticisms into any
subscriber's post, but I've got to caution against installing a HALON system
that empties into the passenger compartment. I believe that this could be
very, very dangerous! -Moderator Mike Substelny]

I'm thinking about installing a built-in fire extinguisher into my DeLorean,
and I'm wondering if anyone has any experience or advice concerning these.
The only ones that I know about I found listed in the SummitRacing.com web
site (as well as their paper catalogue I get snail mail.)

These are a bit pricey ranging from $290 to $463, so I want to be really
sure I buy the right thing the first time. It is basically a big 5 or 10
pound bottle of Halon 1211 that could probably be mounted inside of one of
the engine compartment pontoons. There are two nozzles -- one for the
engine compartment and one for the passenger compartment. It is activated
by a manual pull or push activator. It would be nice to have something that
could operate automatically, but I figure that most car fires happen while
they are being driven. Is the steel or aluminum tubing to be preferred?
Pull-type or push-type activator? A different brand? Or none of the above?

Walt



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