Ikea fire extinguishers

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Dry powder.

2kg=£22.42
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6kg=£29.92
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Worth considering perhaps if you're needing replacements?

I have no connection with this company except... no, wait a minute. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
If you want an extiguisher for the engine bay I would very strongly recommend CO2 or other gas types. Dry powder will make a horrendous mess and get into all the electrics and the engine itself, it is both abrasive and corrosive.
Powder knocks the flames out almost instantly, but if there is liquid oil in the compartment (as in the case of a diesel spill) the powder sinks into the oil allowing re ignition of the oil surface, or if there is not much oil acts as a wick bringing the oil to the surface with the risk of subsequent re-ignition.
I have not seen these last points about powder and oil written up anywhere, but have seen it many dozens of times while running one day fire fighting courses.
If using CO2 in engine compartment put it in through a small hole and close all ventilation to keep the gas in.
Hope this helps.
 
If powder is used when the engine is running, it will be drawn into the works and the result will almost certainly be a ruined lump of expensive metal.
 
Strongly endorse this note. Having set off a couple of powder extinguishers - just to see what happens - I can confirm it's an unholy cloudy mess and very difficult to direct or control: I imagine it would take an age to rid the boat/engine of it.

CO2 is the answer and a pretty cheap one too - cans available widely.

PWG
 
Beware using Co2 below decks, especially in a fire situation, you might not wake up in time!

A plumber friend, many years ago was called out to splice a new piece of mains water pipe into a trench. the trench was deep. He used a Co2 based freezing kit to stop the water flow before cutting the existing pipe. He came round drenched.
 
If i'm a few hundred miles off shore and the engine is on fire i really don't care about the engine providing the fire goes out. Currently we have engine auto C02 x 2, Manual huge C02 & lots of small powder & Halon. Just one foam.
 
Over here we can buy 1kg, 2kg Dry Powders for 7 quid up to about 15 quid ... they are for cars, as we are required by law to have in-date extinguisher of at least 1kg at all times. You are only allowed DP's here - vapourising liquid versions / CO2 are not allowed.

So for boat owners - we have excellent supplies of F/Ext's to choose from at nice price.
 
That is a good combination, especially seeing that your engine is protected by CO2 and not powder.

I, too, keep some Halon on board (illegally); it is a pity that Halon replacement kit is so overpriced.

My boat is not large enough to justify dedicated foam. I figure that, once a fire is put out by the CO2 or the Halon, there is plenty of water available to soak any potential re-ignition of a Class A situation.
 
Re: Pressurised Foam extinguishers

Just googled it clicky
but was alarmed by this bit....


Foam Extinguishers

are suitable for flammable liquids and areas where soft furnishings and carpets are present (Class A and B fires). Foam extinguishers are safe to use with regards to electrical risk. This type of extinguisher usually contains additives which are carcinogenic, making the cleaning process of the premises after the vent of a fire more problematic.
 
Re: Pressurised Foam extinguishers

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Foam extinguishers are safe to use with regards to electrical risk.

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Be VERY careful here!

Maybe on a boat, where the voltages are low, but with great reservations.

NEVER where there are mains voltages, e.g., shore supply.

Unless someone can persuade me otherwise...
 
Re: Pressurised Foam extinguishers

I also thopught this, but have been told by a fireman, (instructor) that this is not correct, they can be used on electrical fires, with no risk to the user.
 
Re: Pressurised Foam extinguishers

Thanks, I was not aware of that. Perhaps modern foams are non-conductive. I might well be not upto date.

At my age it is not easy to 'unlearn' something that was drummed in as an apprentice more than 40 years ago. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
Re: Pressurised Foam extinguishers

[ QUOTE ]
Just googled it clicky
but was alarmed by this bit....


Foam Extinguishers

are suitable for flammable liquids and areas where soft furnishings and carpets are present (Class A and B fires). Foam extinguishers are safe to use with regards to electrical risk. This type of extinguisher usually contains additives which are carcinogenic, making the cleaning process of the premises after the vent of a fire more problematic.

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Depends on the foam compound .... most of the two packs are based on Ox Blood extracts. One of the packs - can't remember if its A or B - makes an excellent shark attractant for fishing.

Honest - considering risks of each extinguishing medium - this is only one of the many ... and to be honest - there are many things out there in the world that are carcinogenic.
 
Re: Pressurised Foam extinguishers

They dont use Ox blood for foam anymore, not in europe anyway, was found to be very nasty in a lot of ways. AFFF is the one they use now, and its chemical, probably just as bad, but approved!!!! /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
 
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