Re: [DML] built-in fire extinguishers

["robert parker" <roberthparker@xxxx>]

Pray tell, Mike, why would Halon be very, very dangerous? It has been found 
that there is NOTHING more effective in extinguishing fires than Halon. 
Since CO2 is not conducive for healthy respiration, I would immagine said 
extinguisher would be even MORE dangerous for an occupied compartment. AND 
CO2 is not NEARLY as effective as Halon in killing fires. People (and cars) 
would burn more and quicker. Ouch!! I would do Halon. Drive Stainless 
(and flameless) Robert


> From: "Walter Coe" <Whalt@xxxx>
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> Subject: [DML] built-in fire extinguishers
> Date: Thu, 20 Jun 2002 13:46:50 -0400
>
> [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