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Newkelisa

Posted 18 November 2009 - 07:28 AM

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QUOTE (Along @ Nov 17 2009, 10:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
in my opinion, the fire extinguisher is only useful under the following condition:
1. Still in working condition - some (all?) model need to send for periodic checking / refill.


I checked my fire extinguisher.

It is safe for up to 60 deg Celcius. So if left in burning fire will explode I guess but not left in car.

And there is an expiry date. Mine is good for 4 years.

There's also a pressure bar, make sure it's withing the working pressure bar as stated on the fire extinguisher.

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Posted 20 November 2009 - 10:51 PM

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is exploded in the car, manufacturers defend it stating it was on the label. no one manufacturer actually produce it for vehicles safe?

QUOTE (Newkelisa @ Nov 18 2009, 07:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It is safe for up to 60 deg Celcius. So if left in burning fire will explode I guess but not left in car.



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Posted 22 November 2009 - 12:36 AM

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QUOTE (AC19 @ Nov 20 2009, 10:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
is exploded in the car, manufacturers defend it stating it was on the label. no one manufacturer actually produce it for vehicles safe?


Did a check on the inside temp of a car parked under the sun at 11.30pm. Got a reading of 44 deg C

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Posted 22 November 2009 - 07:47 PM

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I do keep on in my car, but not in the boot, it's those aerosol type.

this is the one i bought online.
http://www.superbuy....tinguisher.aspx

and i bought the firex1000 and keep in house.
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Posted 22 November 2009 - 10:33 PM

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QUOTE (Newkelisa @ Nov 22 2009, 12:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Did a check on the inside temp of a car parked under the sun at 11.30pm. Got a reading of 44 deg C

wow... so hot at night arr???

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Posted 23 November 2009 - 02:45 PM

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QUOTE (Along @ Nov 22 2009, 10:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
wow... so hot at night arr???


Aiyaa smile_tongue.gif

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Posted 25 November 2009 - 09:52 AM

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so by the time 60 deg, it will any fumed the car into fire anyway.... not the extinguisher... smile_blackeye.gif smile_blackeye.gif

QUOTE (Newkelisa @ Nov 23 2009, 02:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Aiyaa smile_tongue.gif

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Posted 12 December 2009 - 05:45 AM

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QUOTE (SplitFire @ Nov 17 2009, 03:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I had one in my boot fo rmore than 7yrs. Never explode, but I'm not sure whether still can use or not. smile_big.gif

Allo friend. If you have an accident and can't get out of your car, and it is on fire, what's the use of it being in the boot? Please keep it within reach of the driver. Under seat tray would be best but at worst, should be in the glove box. bek075.gif

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Posted 12 December 2009 - 10:53 AM

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QUOTE (pat1988 @ Dec 12 2009, 05:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Allo friend. If you have an accident and can't get out of your car, and it is on fire, what's the use of it being in the boot? Please keep it within reach of the driver. Under seat tray would be best but at worst, should be in the glove box. bek075.gif


If I was trapped in my car and there's a fire, my 1st priority is to get out rather than fight the fire first. Flee first then fight later. You could lose precious moments fighting the fire 1st which you may not win with your small glovebox fire extinguisher.

I think he's keeping it in the boot to be a good Samaritan, to help other people's car on fire smile.gif

I think it's better to have a device to break the window to escape first then later think about a fire extinguisher if own safety is priority.

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Posted 12 December 2009 - 09:36 PM

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QUOTE (Newkelisa @ Dec 12 2009, 10:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If I was trapped in my car and there's a fire, my 1st priority is to get out rather than fight the fire first. Flee first then fight later. You could lose precious moments fighting the fire 1st which you may not win with your small glovebox fire extinguisher.

I think he's keeping it in the boot to be a good Samaritan, to help other people's car on fire smile.gif

I think it's better to have a device to break the window to escape first then later think about a fire extinguisher if own safety is priority.

Good idea to have a device to break the windows but how will the police view such a device? What kind of device will do this and yet not be considered a weapon? smile_question.gif

Of course, flee first if you can, but if not, a fire extinguisher is better than nothing I feel. smile_tongue.gif