JonC Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 What types are we using in our engine bays? Do people just use the dry powder ones or does anyone use clean agent versions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Madness has FM 200 auto fire suppressant system JonC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daio web Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 automatic dry powder in mine JonC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDP Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 (edited) A few pages from our marine safety at sea coxswain course. The oily rag combustion was a bit of a surprise given how many hot engine bays often have an old oily rag sitting around in them. In all seriousness, a fire onboard a boat would have to to the worst thing that could happen and everyone should take note of this and be prepared just in case. These are not in the correct order. Edited February 28, 2022 by JDP Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy135 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Agree - an engine fire is the stuff of nightmares. I run an outboard, so I don't have an inbuilt fire extinguisher, but do have a new dry powder extinguisher in the cabin, and I'm thinking of adding a second for extra peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDP Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 33 minutes ago, Andy135 said: Agree - an engine fire is the stuff of nightmares. I run an outboard, so I don't have an inbuilt fire extinguisher, but do have a new dry powder extinguisher in the cabin, and I'm thinking of adding a second for extra peace of mind. Those small 1kg boat ones give about 10-15 seconds, there's also a difference in the quality of the powder in the cheap versions. The powder also settles in the bottom of them, so they need a shake up regularly . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 I use a saltwater system...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 Just now, suzook12 said: I use a saltwater system...... Does it incorporate a bucket and length of rope? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 1 minute ago, Saintly Fish said: Does it incorporate a bucket and length of rope? Nope, basically what happens is, when fire is detected for an excess of 20 minutes, the whole area is flooded with salt water JDP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 1 minute ago, suzook12 said: Nope, basically what happens is, when fire is detected for an excess of 20 minutes, the whole area is flooded with salt water Ahhhh, you sink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 6 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: Ahhhh, you sink! On a serious note, will be kitted up with fire extinguishers when the time comes. I also like to use a fire/heat retardent sleeving for fuel lines as well. Used it on my drag bikes as well.... Fire is the one reason I insist on every circuit being fused properly and also dislike the pre wired switch panels, I have seen first hand how well fibreglass burns JDP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintly Fish Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 3 minutes ago, suzook12 said: On a serious note, will be kitted up with fire extinguishers when the time comes. I also like to use a fire/heat retardent sleeving for fuel lines as well. Used it on my drag bikes as well.... Fire is the one reason I insist on every circuit being fused properly and also dislike the pre wired switch panels, I have seen first hand how well fibreglass burns And the underside of vans!! Andy135 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 20 minutes ago, Saintly Fish said: And the underside of vans!! Ooooooo Harsh!! Saintly Fish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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