Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Halon fire gear, on sale at Aircraft Spruce

[Paul Bennett (pbennett]

Good to know...good outfit...decent price.
I bought an halon 1211 unit from them 10-12 years ago.  Had to use it briefly 
a few years later.  I think the valve never sealed thereafter and extinguisher 
had to be replaced per gauge.   I concluded, the type with a gauge is the 
safest for assurance it will perform when needed.  Not all have a gauge
and need to be weighed as a check.   Shelf life touted as 12 years.

I use the C352TS (5# gross 2.5# Halon) - $150.  
And I still maintain I have mine in the best location, between the driver's
seat and the door.  Where I can get it instantly from within or without the car.
Note: There is a controversy about horizontal mounting affecting shelf life
but there's little choice inside the cabin.

pictures:
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=126748&highlight=extinguisher

Although these are meant for aircraft, at one time they couldn't ship them by 
air.


Rick asked:
>BTW, anyone plumb a fire suppression system into their F-car?

Check post by Steve 'enjoythemusic'
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=120521&highlight=extinguisher