Fire extinguisher November 02, 2005, 11:00:43 PM After I put my new engine in my car, I thought it would probably be a good idea to carry a fire extinguisher. I picked up a Kidde automotive fire extinguisher at the store, but I haven't put it in my car yet because it says not to store it at temps above 120 degrees (F). Doesn't it easily reach 120 degrees inside a car during the summer? I definitely don't want to have a fire extinguisher blow up inside my car. Quote Selected
Fire extinguisher Reply #1 – November 02, 2005, 11:44:45 PM Quote from: Red_LXAfter I put my new engine in my car, I thought it would probably be a good idea to carry a fire extinguisher. I picked up a Kidde automotive fire extinguisher at the store, but I haven't put it in my car yet because it says not to store it at temps above 120 degrees (F). Doesn't it easily reach 120 degrees inside a car during the summer? I definitely don't want to have a fire extinguisher blow up inside my car.ive kept one in the car well all of them ive had and never had a problem at all one is right at 2 yrs old Quote Selected
Fire extinguisher Reply #2 – November 02, 2005, 11:54:59 PM well i never had a prob with mine also i live in fla and it get's hot as hell here :flame: also mine is always in the sun mounted on the passenger side piller so you should be fine Quote Selected
Fire extinguisher Reply #3 – November 25, 2005, 03:04:05 AM Mine's been in the back floor for several years & it hasn't blown up yet. If you ever have to use it, be sure you jar it around and shake it a little to loosen up the powder inside. It gets caked up and if you don't loosen it before you spray it, it will only fart once or twice and then either clog completely or spray nothing but air. Quote Selected
Fire extinguisher Reply #4 – November 25, 2005, 06:37:11 PM I've installed about a million of 'em in cop cars and have never heard of a problem, so you should be OK Quote Selected
Fire extinguisher Reply #5 – November 28, 2005, 09:14:36 PM I ask: How long would you expect a fire extinguisher to remain operational. I have 3 aound here which show full charge, but I am afraid to admit how old they are. I am almost sure that they are worthless now. Anyone offer an opinion? At times I have placed one of them in the cars, but presently have removed them. Having one on board makes a lot of sense. Quote Selected
Fire extinguisher Reply #6 – November 28, 2005, 10:41:03 PM They're supposed to be checked every year, but even an old one has gotta be better than none at all. I imagine it's still OK as long as it's in the green zone... Quote Selected
Fire extinguisher Reply #7 – November 29, 2005, 02:24:45 AM call around and check if any one around your town checks them a guy here does it for 12 bucks prolly in the yellow pages under fire protection cheap insurance in case of a fire Quote Selected
Fire extinguisher Reply #8 – November 29, 2005, 06:54:39 PM If your fire extinguisher is that old, why not just replace it? I think I paid a whole $12 for the Kidde one I have right now.On a side note, we were cleaning out our house a couple years ago and found a fire extinguisher that was about 15 years old, my parents had had it for a long time. We took it outside and it sorta worked (was one of the dry chemical type), but I guess the propellant had gone out of it because it didn't work for very long. Quote Selected
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