Re: Question on car fire extinguishers | <– Date –> <– Thread –> |
From: Rick Moseley (ramoselpacbell.net) | |
Date: Sat, 18 Sep 2021 07:22:59 -0700 (PDT) |
I only know this because my nearest neighbor (semi retired) works for his son-in-law who owns a fire prevention business. I've done no research. I am surprised they require foam. Foam is supposed to be good on Class A (wood, upholstery) and Class B fires (petrols, plastics, paint) but are not recommended for Class C (gasses -propane, natural) Powders are good on Class A, B & C fires. Since foam is water based, it also cools and seeps into everything smothering the smallest embers. Powders crust over to smother a fire but does not cool. Both are good on electrical fires and foam is also dielectric. California being a nanny state, it's hard to get foam here, because the foams are known to be extremely carcinogenic.
I still keep Halon in all the cars, I get them refilled in Nevada.
On Saturday, September 18, 2021, 01:08:08 AM PDT, BRITT ROTHMAN via Ferrari <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com> wrote:
Hi guys,
My insurance company here in Sweden requires a foam 2kg fire extinguisher in the car. I’m am having trouble finding one. Powder yes. Foam no. ( Halon not permitted here as far as I can tell).
What’s the deal with foam vs powder? I seem to remember powder being bad for cleanup. I know this topic came up a few months ago but I can’t find the discussion. What’s the difference between the two? ( May have to call insurance company and see if powder is acceptable).
Regards
Britt in Stockholm
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