watching my car die
09 February 2009 | 09:27 PM
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Plumbed in AFFF systems will have two nozzles under the bonnet, one front and one bac, on opposite corners. It is true that they dont always work: if theyre pointing right where theyre needed then foam isnt that bad, but it is certainly far short of halon, which fill chase out all of the oxygen and snuff out any fire.
You can usually do more with a two litre hand held: but youll also need a pair of gloves and a pry bar in order to get the bonnet up, in order that you can tackle the source of the fire.
Halon extinguishers are still available, but for very restricted applications...
You can usually do more with a two litre hand held: but youll also need a pair of gloves and a pry bar in order to get the bonnet up, in order that you can tackle the source of the fire.
Halon extinguishers are still available, but for very restricted applications...
09 February 2009 | 09:37 PM
#95
Holy ****, thats messed up.
FAO everybody else ....its worth having a fire extinguisher in the car to prevent this from happening
This would have happened to Killers car at the MSOC meet if it wernt for
M444GY's quick thinking and the use of his fire extinguiser
hope it works out for you mate
FAO everybody else ....its worth having a fire extinguisher in the car to prevent this from happening
This would have happened to Killers car at the MSOC meet if it wernt for
M444GY's quick thinking and the use of his fire extinguiser
hope it works out for you mate
Last edited by Jam Performance; 09 February 2009 at 09:39 PM.
09 February 2009 | 09:39 PM
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Mate, I am so gutted for you. Just your luck sadly matey. Doesn't miss a beat and hey presto she goes wrong in a big way.
Chin up mate. I hope you get a result with the insurance pay out.
Good luck fella.
Steve
Chin up mate. I hope you get a result with the insurance pay out.
Good luck fella.
Steve
09 February 2009 | 11:02 PM
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Plumbed in AFFF systems will have two nozzles under the bonnet, one front and one bac, on opposite corners. It is true that they dont always work: if theyre pointing right where theyre needed then foam isnt that bad, but it is certainly far short of halon, which fill chase out all of the oxygen and snuff out any fire.
You can usually do more with a two litre hand held: but youll also need a pair of gloves and a pry bar in order to get the bonnet up, in order that you can tackle the source of the fire.
Halon extinguishers are still available, but for very restricted applications...
You can usually do more with a two litre hand held: but youll also need a pair of gloves and a pry bar in order to get the bonnet up, in order that you can tackle the source of the fire.
Halon extinguishers are still available, but for very restricted applications...
I take it it's hard to come by because it's not good for you...
10 February 2009 | 07:32 AM
#103
Just got up and that's the first thing I see! 
Gutted for you Jimser. Lovely cars the bugeye spec c, looked at getting one myself a few years ago. Hope you find a replacement, and glad you're ok.
Gutted for you Jimser. Lovely cars the bugeye spec c, looked at getting one myself a few years ago. Hope you find a replacement, and glad you're ok.
10 February 2009 | 08:08 AM
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It displaces the oxygen. It wasnt brilliant for ozone either; hence the man banned it. Theyre illegal like drugs since about 2004/2004 and you can only use them if youre the military, in the channel tunnel or in a plane. I believe that those have to use recycled halon too.....
10 February 2009 | 11:10 AM
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Gutted all the same tho.
He did carry on to crail with us.
You've been looking at what to get next Jim?
Sorry Sight to see, Hope the insurance sorts it all out..
10 February 2009 | 12:51 PM
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So glad youre okay fella.
Was one of my the nicest bugeyes on SN.
Makes me wanna be sick, seeing those images. Words cant discribe how you must feel. Still at least as horrible as it is, the car can be replaced, you my friend cannot.
Take care, keep us posted on your progress
Was one of my the nicest bugeyes on SN.
Makes me wanna be sick, seeing those images. Words cant discribe how you must feel. Still at least as horrible as it is, the car can be replaced, you my friend cannot.
Take care, keep us posted on your progress
10 February 2009 | 03:10 PM
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What an awful thing to have to stand and watch - helpless.
Having only had my Scooby since July I have realised they are more than a car - they are part of the family - well mine is, and I know the husband agrees (if I tel him to!!)
Good luck with your new venture - I'm sure she will look just as sweet!
Having only had my Scooby since July I have realised they are more than a car - they are part of the family - well mine is, and I know the husband agrees (if I tel him to!!)
Good luck with your new venture - I'm sure she will look just as sweet!
13 February 2009 | 05:49 AM
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It displaces the oxygen. It wasnt brilliant for ozone either; hence the man banned it. Theyre illegal like drugs since about 2004/2004 and you can only use them if youre the military, in the channel tunnel or in a plane. I believe that those have to use recycled halon too.....
Speaking of powder extinguishers: anyone who has one in their car needs to take it out and give it a damned good shake every month!
14 February 2009 | 08:04 AM
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What a horrible thing to have to watch. Glad you got out mate, it could have been a hell of a lot worse.
Had this happen to me in 2 cars Ive been mapping so i know the fear you felt and how you probably got out of the car whilst it was still moving.
If she has thrown a rod then no powder or plumbed in extinguisher would have likely helped you. Gas is the only way forward and I carry it with every mapping job, just in case but even then, if you cant open the bonnet, all you can do is leave it to burn.
Sad for you mate.
Had this happen to me in 2 cars Ive been mapping so i know the fear you felt and how you probably got out of the car whilst it was still moving.
If she has thrown a rod then no powder or plumbed in extinguisher would have likely helped you. Gas is the only way forward and I carry it with every mapping job, just in case but even then, if you cant open the bonnet, all you can do is leave it to burn.
Sad for you mate.
14 February 2009 | 10:51 AM
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He posted up on SIDC that a mate of his had poped over to see the car and there was a rather large hole in the block by no 3 so as you say not much could have been done.
