Fire extinguishers

[sailorman]

anybody know of a reasonably priced supplier. on-line, mail order or Cambridge / Ipswich areas.
i need 2 x2 kg
thinking
1 x Co2 & 1 x Dri powder.
have 2 x 2kg *alon ( not allowed here but still available in buuuuush land)

<hr width=100% size=1>

 

[pvb]

YM did a test in Nov 2003. Basic conclusions (greatly paraphrased) were carry several extinguishers, dry powder seemed to be more effective than foam, but best to have both. Dry powder "Best Buy" was Draper PD1GA. This is on Screwfix site at £15.99 - <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/cat.jsp;jsessionid=35ISOFYQ0KUNNCJO2C3CJ0Q?cId=100272&ts=76930>see this page for details</A>.

<hr width=100% size=1>

 

[sailorman]

thanks
i have looked @ many sites, prices vary greatly even by as much as double

<hr width=100% size=1>

 

[Jools_of_Top_Cat]

I don't think Co2 is a good idea as it will leave the hull in a dangerously unbreathable state for some time after you have emptied the extinguisher.

I could be wrong, maybe an expert could comment further.....

<hr width=100% size=1>Julian

<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.topcatsail.co.uk>Top Cat Homepage</A>

 

[VicS]

Thats true but so will the smoke and fumes from the fire and our old favourite Halon would also have done.

<hr width=100% size=1><font color=purple>Ne te confundant illegitimi.</font color=purple>

 

[AIDY]

Bought a couple of Firemaster Dry Powder from Wickes (DIY Store) think there is one in Ipswich. 12.99 same product in my local chandary 29.99. even came with a sticker that said complied with boat safety scheme.

<hr width=100% size=1>/forums/images/icons/wink.gif <font color=blue> Regards Aidy </font color=blue>

 

[Capt_Marlinspike]

Try B&Q. I got a 2Kg extinguisher from there for the same price as 1kg at the local swindlery. I think it was £18.99.

<hr width=100% size=1>

 

[Stemar]

If you have a Lidl nearby, have a look there. They had some 2kg dry powder jobs a while ago for around £13

<hr width=100% size=1>

 

[Chris_Robb]

Don't use the Dry puwder anywhere near your engine. It will bugger it up - so not suitable for engine rooms

Why not keep the Halon - many have...... I know its illegal but.....

CO2 apparently you need quite a large cylinder of gas to be useful and it must be contained to be effective. Ignore the danger of co2 - just the same for Halon.

Replacement for Halon comes from a company called Firemaster
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.firemaster.co.uk/>http://www.firemaster.co.uk/</A>

<hr width=100% size=1>

 

[sailorman]

have no fear ( i know a sailor man that "might" have 3 halons) & intends to keep them.
i am changing insurers & am req. to have a survey.
will look-up wickes B&Q.
i can get 2 old dry powders 2kgs "serivced" @ £3 each but its recomended that there discharged & refilled every 5 years

<hr width=100% size=1>