Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Question on car fire extinguishers

[Robert W. Garven Jr. (rgarven]

https://performanceimprovements.com/blogs/news/comparing-fire-extinguishers

Get a foam one one for your car if mandated just don’t use it, and get one of these. I still have a Halon in both Ferraris but this is what I’ll grab first.

If I remember correctly the technology is from Italy. The reason they are not recognized in this country is because the fire extinguisher lobby is pretty powerful and having a unit that doesn’t need constant attention or servicing, no shelflife etc. threatens the established industry. I personally haven’t tried one in a fire but I’ve heard that they work really well! But there are limits…..

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On Sep 18, 2021, at 1:08 AM, 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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