Fire Extinguishers

[Laysula]

The three dry powder ones that I have aboard are all compacted and past it. Given that dry powder is pretty messy, I thought about replacing them with a pair of CO2 ones. Would that be enough or should I have something else as well ?
35 ft sailing cruiser.

 

[PaulRainbow]

The three dry powder ones that I have aboard are all compacted and past it. Given that dry powder is pretty messy, I thought about replacing them with a pair of CO2 ones. Would that be enough or should I have something else as well ?
35 ft sailing cruiser.

CO2 isn't a great idea in a small space as it displaces the oxygen. How about water mist ?

Water Mist Fire Extinguishers - For Most Types of Fire

 

[wonkywinch]

You may find this thread useful as well - 2 Kilo Auto Fire Extinquisher

From personal experience, this company (no connection, just happy customer) are great to deal with - 3ltr Water Mist Fire Extinguisher - UltraFire

 

[Saltram31]

I went with Water Mist. A bit more expensive,without the toxicity and can be used on most fires. The only down side is that they are quite large compared to dry powder.

 

[dansaskip]

Another vote for an Ultra fire water mist I went for 1L size . Wouldn't go for CO2 - dangerous for the user in a confined space like a yacht

 

[Momac]

Dry powder is only messy if you use the extinguisher which hopefully isn't very likely.
I agree water mist is ideal but bigger in size as said.

 

[rotrax]

We changed ours out for 'Firexo' liquid mist type. 3X Firexo 2 litre from Amazon about £80.00. Suitable for all fires.

The brackets were no good for a boat but that was easily overcome modifying the old dry powder brackets.

 

[shanemax]

An easily accessible bucket with a rope attached to the handle. Good for most fires. I am more worried about a fire in my caravan than my boat as I do none site caravanning so a fire would be a major problem.

 

[PaulRainbow]

An easily accessible bucket with a rope attached to the handle. Good for most fires. I am more worried about a fire in my caravan than my boat as I do none site caravanning so a fire would be a major problem.

Fantastic on electrical fires, liquid fires (fuel etc) or galley fires.

NOT

 

[penberth3]

An easily accessible bucket with a rope attached to the handle. Good for most fires. I am more worried about a fire in my caravan than my boat as I do none site caravanning so a fire would be a major problem.

Why are you more worried about your caravan? Apart from the engine, boats and caravans are effectively the same regarding fire risk. Interior space, materials, gas cooking. The big difference is you can't run away from a boat.

 

[PetiteFleur]

I've got water mist ones which need renewing as now several years old. Never use Dry Powder as the mess afterwards is appalling and if ingested into engines really messes them up. I have an auto extinguisher in the engine compartment.

 

[penberth3]

I've got water mist ones which need renewing as now several years old. Never use Dry Powder as the mess afterwards is appalling and if ingested into engines really messes them up.....

The old chestnut again. Why would you fire an extinguisher at a running engine?

 

[Supertramp]

I've got water mist ones which need renewing as now several years old. Never use Dry Powder as the mess afterwards is appalling and if ingested into engines really messes them up. I have an auto extinguisher in the engine compartment.

What does your auto extinguisher release?

 

[harvey38]

I have an automatic Clean Agent extinguisher for the engine room.

 

[PaulRainbow]

The old chestnut again. Why would you fire an extinguisher at a running engine?

He says he has an auto extinguisher in the engine room, as do i.

 

[Plum]

water mist extinguishers are certainly good but can't be stored below freezing. I keep my boat in commission all year and I don't want to have to take them home when not on board in the winter.

 

[Graham_Wright]

Fantastic on electrical fires, liquid fires (fuel etc) or galley fires.

NOT

Don't think there is much risk with 12 volts.

 

[Graham_Wright]

The old chestnut again. Why would you fire an extinguisher at a running engine?

Because it is on fire?
Like mine was.

 

[PaulRainbow]

Don't think there is much risk with 12 volts.

Not sure why you'd think that, boats are full of 12V wiring and equipment.

24V systems, wooden boat, spot the fuses :



Same boat, it's a miracle this didn't cause a fire ;



Engine wiring harness, 300mm from 1500 litres of diesel ;




I could go on and on and on......

 

[MikeBz]

An easily accessible bucket with a rope attached to the handle. Good for most fires. I am more worried about a fire in my caravan than my boat as I do none site caravanning so a fire would be a major problem.

Fantastic on electrical fires, liquid fires (fuel etc) or galley fires.

NOT

Not to mention if you’re down below and your exit is blocked by a fire - bash a hole in the hull to fill the bucket?