[JAM]

Since I want to try few more DE events I need to install fire extinguisher.

What did you guys do? What brand and type, if there's more than one, did you buy?

What size and, of course, how and where did you attached it?

Are there any brackets made for our cars and who makes them?



Thanks in advance,

Jerry

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[Apex Rex]

I picked up a Halotron extinguisher. I'm still working on a bracket to mount it in front of my driver's seat. I've seen them mounted on rollbars, but with my seats there is no way that I would be able to get to it in a hurry if it was on the rollbar.

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[bob blackwell]

I bought a metal extinguisher (so it can be recharged) from a local auto accessory shop for $50 and it came with a mounting bracket. (Plastic extinguishers are available from Walmart for $10 but can't be recharged). It is mounted on the center tunnel behind the passenger seat. I can reach it easily from my driving position and so far have never needed to use it. Good luck, Bob Blackwell.

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[JAM]

I saw sizes ranging from 1lb to 2.5lbs. Is there a recommended size for our cars?



Bob, how did you secure it, did you have to drill holes into the center tunnel?



I saw brackets that attach to the seat rails for other models like Boxter, 996 or Cayman.

I wonder if I can use it as is or with minimal modifications.

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[Apex Rex]

I have a 2.5lb extinguisher. Not a bad size if you ask me. Should fit nicely when I get a bracket. Make sure the mounting is metal to metal, as some organizations will not allow you to run with one if it is mounted differently.

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[Eric_K]

Brey-Krause makes a nice mount for a 2.5 for in front of the passenger seat.

http://www.bkauto.com/porsche/r2016.php



In the race car I don't have a passenger seat, so I used the seat mount bolt holes. The handheld 2.5 is mounted on the inside ones and a 11lb Phoenix Halon system is mounted on the outside set. Fire bad.

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[josephsc]

I have one from Stable Energies (their website seems to be down at the moment). Their bracket costs about $50, mounts to stock passenger seat, moves fore/aft with the seat (I don't think the BK one does that), and will hold a 2.5# extinguisher (or a bottle of wine):

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[Jason Judd]

Jerry,



I think the requirement is 2.5 lbs...if you can afford to go Halon I would suggest it.



Jason

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[bob blackwell]

Yes, I attached mine to the center tunnel. Instead of drilling holes to attach the metal screws I punched them in with an awl. Less chance of the drill bit "winding up" the carpet material. Good luck, Bob Blackwell.

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[JAM]

Local guy from BRM Motor Sports recommends tunnel mounting position as well. He says it is much easier to reach, I didn't ask him how he knows that <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/wink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> .

What are the benefits of Halon extinguishers?

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[bob blackwell]

Halon doesn't leave a big mess when you have to use it. I believe it is an inert gas which extinguishes the flame by removing the oxygen required for combustion. Good luck, Bob Blackwell.

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[cosimo]

Good advice on the tunnel placement. I have been wanting to add a fire extinguisher. The fear has been that it would be a flying projectile in an accident as I was thinking of putting behind the driver's seat. The tunnel location should not have that problem of hitting someone.

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[sguy]

Pound for pound, halon is also superior in supressing fires. I hear an 'expert' say 3:1 better. YMMV. The conventional fire extinguisher will eat paint, etc. if not cleaned up right away after use - mostly bad for cars.



Cheers, Stephen

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