Team-BHP - Fire Extinguisher in a car

took a plunge and bought the thing. does put out regular fires. haven't tried out oil/electrical fires though.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER - FIRE STOP WITH A FREE HOLDER gifts in india at rediff shopping.

this is the thing. I'm kinda stunned looking at the rediff price though. 1499, on sale at 549 :Shockked:

at big bazaar, it had an MRP of 249, and they sold it to me for 199 lol:

I suppose they should be effective for putting out minor fires

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Originally Posted by greenhorn (Post 1030835)

greenie, thats the same one that I have installed in my car, I think I got it for 200 bucks a year ago, even though it doesn't instill much confidence, but atleast I can douse a fire if someone drops a burning cigarette butt in the car :D

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Originally Posted by greenhorn (Post 1031059)

any Ideas where to install it ? someplace acessible in need, but out of sight , and where it wont rattle ( currently put in my door pocket)

If you're comfortable with it, why not leave it there? There really are no 'guidelines' for installing one! :)

First, I am praying that the money you spent goes waste!!! ;-)

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Originally Posted by greenhorn (Post 1031059)

any Ideas where to install it ? someplace acessible in need, but out of sight , and where it wont rattle ( currently put in my door pocket)

A good place would be the B pillar just above the seat belt holder; "Out of sight"?? Never. What if you are in a situation that only some body outside the car is alone is in a position to help?

I am thinking of getting Ceasefire HCFC clean agent fire extinguisher.
The quoted cost is Rs. 5520+14% vat for 1kg model + 5% discount

Is this price ok?
What capacity is required for the car - 0.5kg or 1kg?

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Originally Posted by greenhorn (Post 1031059)

any Ideas where to install it ? someplace acessible in need, but out of sight , and where it wont rattle ( currently put in my door pocket)

I had one in my car for a few weeks, but threw it off. It was gifted by my relative and I had to fix it. When I had it, it was fixed in my A Pillar, on the passenger side. Pretty ergonomic position. In case of accidents too, a person coming to help can easily spot it and use. Can never get out of sight. I had no visibility issues, and also, no rattles.

Nevertheless, a Fire Extinguisher is a useful thing to have in a car. :thumbs up

Bumping up this old thread
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B'lore T-BHPians please help me out: Any idea if fire extinguisher is available in Carnation ORR, 3M Car-care Marathalli or Marathalli HomeTown ? I am planning a drive on Saturday and wish to buy one before that. Any store in the Marathalli area which stocks portable fire extinguisher ?

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Originally Posted by dhanushs (Post 2350662)

You're all praise for it, and yet you threw it away.. any particular reason? or was it just personal preference..?

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Originally Posted by ankan.m.blr (Post 2933391)

Buy from tradus.com apply coupon tradus100. I got 2 for 87 rs each

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Originally Posted by cityvic (Post 2933656)

Dad recently got Fire Extinguishers and small hammers fitted in each car.
Will post pictures soon.

Could you share the pics? I would especially like to see the placement of the hammer. Also, have you kept the extinguisher below the seat?