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Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 January 2009, 16:45
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Posted By Nos4r2
I don't know. Trouble is, CO2 extinguishers...

I don't know.

Trouble is, CO2 extinguishers all seem to be huge in comparison with dry powder (hence what I said earlier about a self-righting bottle-it's a little smaller) The Firetrace quotes a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 09 January 2009, 00:36
Replies: 72
Views: 15,575
Posted By Nos4r2
I've been wondering about the possibility of...

I've been wondering about the possibility of hooking up a bottle from a self-righting bag complete with the pull toggle and hose to mine.

Not sure what they are filled with-but if it's air I...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 January 2009, 12:38
Replies: 72
Views: 15,575
Posted By Nos4r2
That's frightening. Was it in date?

That's frightening. Was it in date?
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 08 January 2009, 12:33
Replies: 72
Views: 15,575
Posted By Nos4r2
I posted the same question on a fishing forum....

I posted the same question on a fishing forum. Here's some of the responses from one particular guy when another member suggested putting a plugged hole in their cowl to discharge an extinguisher...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 January 2009, 22:07
Replies: 72
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Posted By Nos4r2
When did you last get onboard a boat that didn't...

When did you last get onboard a boat that didn't have a fire extinguisher? :eek: I've always regarded having one as essential as a compass.

You make a good point though-I guess you've got to do...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 January 2009, 17:14
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Posted By Nos4r2
That's a fair comment I guess. Personally I'd be...

That's a fair comment I guess. Personally I'd be trying to disconnect the tanks at some point so I could throw them overboard if I couldn't put the engine out though.

There's very little under a...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 January 2009, 16:46
Replies: 72
Views: 15,575
Posted By Nos4r2
I doubt disconnecting it from the tank end of a...

I doubt disconnecting it from the tank end of a remote tank or shutting it off on a fuel tap would do more harm than good. I don't think I'd want to remove the engine connector though.
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 January 2009, 15:59
Replies: 72
Views: 15,575
Posted By Nos4r2
Actually, most engine fires I've seen on...

Actually, most engine fires I've seen on cars/bikes are from either fuel (spitbacks from a faulty ignition system,gunk in float needles causing spillage from overflows etc) or contamination on the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 January 2009, 14:08
Replies: 72
Views: 15,575
Posted By Nos4r2
Ok, given what the RNLI say, 1) How many of...

Ok, given what the RNLI say,

1) How many of us have a CO2 extinguisher onboard? I don't -mine's dry powder and I doubt it'd work very well like that(though now looking for a small CO2 to replace...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 07 January 2009, 13:07
Replies: 72
Views: 15,575
Posted By Nos4r2
Your outboard catches fire. What would you do?

Someone mentioned this on another forum and it occurred to me that I don't actually have a clue what to do if this happened. Suggestions?
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