Fire Extinguisher holding device

[Chanquete]

Hy
We have on board three different Fire Extinguisher tubes. The usual clamping devices for homes and cars of these tubes are not adapted for its use on a moving boat.
We keep the extinguishers in nearby lockers but are aware that this is not a good idea.
I am looking for practical suggestions about installing the Fire Extinguishers on board.

Thanks in advance!

Chanquete

 

[TradewindSailor]

I use two saddle loops, one each side of the cylinder, and lash it in with a quick release hitch. Obviously it needs to sit on something. Otherwise you would need 2 more saddles to tie around the neck too.

 

[prv]

Not sure what your existing "clamping device" is, but would one of these help?

http://www.nationwidefireextinguish...el-strap-for-2litre2kg-fire-extinguisher.html

Pete

 

[lenseman]

and don't forget Velcro straps can help.



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[Vara]

Second vote for Velcro straps.

 

[Ruffles]

Common problem. Just had a boat surveyed and one comment was that the 6 litre extinguisher in the cockpit locker is not tied down. Well neither is anything else in the locker! In domestic use it would sit on a steel hook on the wall. I'm thinking some wooden chocks at the base of the locker and a webbing strap.

I've replaced the 2 litre internal ones. These have reasonably substantial plastic brackets but not a patch on the steel ones they replaced. The idea of them flying around the cabin is not attractive!