a better fire extingisher??? November 14, 2011, 07:51:17 pm Yahoo Message Number: 126613The HalGuard HG250CQuoting a web source: These H3R Performance HalGuard fire extinguishers feature a clean agent--an electrically non-conducting liquid or gaseous fire-extinguishing agent that does not leave a residue. They feature high-quality steel cylinders with all-metal valve construction, are available in chrome or red painted finishes, and are compact, lightweight, and easy to use. H3R Performance HalGuard fire extinguishers will leave no mess or damage to the vehicle or surfaces, will not impair the operator's vision, provide no thermal shock to electronics, and are EPA-approved. The liquefied gas extinguishes those hard-to-reach fires that are common in many applications.I see it priced from $160 to $220.It could it better than foam, I don't know. But the price is dear.Any comments?
Re: a better fire extingisher??? Reply #1 – November 14, 2011, 08:34:18 pm Yahoo Message Number: 126614"HalGuard fire extinguishers will leave no mess or damage to the vehicle or surfaces, will not impair the operator's vision, provide no thermal shock to electronics, and are EPA-approved. It could it better than foam, I don't know. But the price is dear. Any comments?"Don Dry chemical is the cheapest and possibly the most effective fire extinguisher but it is also the most destructive. once the powder gets into things, it is almost impossible to get it out and every bit of metal it stays in contact with will rust or corrode. It is death to electronics and mechanical things. Foam (AFFF) is a fine extinguisher, as long as you stay away from high voltage, and is my preferred RV extinguisher. If I have to fight flames on my way out of the bunk, I feel the heat absorbing and air clearing characteristics of foam make it the most effective agent, in our situation. We keep a small foam can up in the bunk and another in the kitchen. Foam is relatively easy to clean up, with a consistency similar to soapy water. HalGuard gas is the latest replacement for the ozone depleting Halone gas extinguisher gas. It is widely used in industrial electrical rooms, race cars, air plane engines, ship's engine rooms and in any other place where fires must be extinguished quickly to avoid a catastrophe. Good stuff but very expensive. In an RV, its best use would be in an engine extinguishing system, especially in a big Class A, where you cannot access the engine with removing parts.So what do we use in our LD? The Factory extinguisher, a 5-pound dry chemical, three cans of foam and a paid up insurance policy.Larry
Re: a better fire extingisher??? Reply #2 – November 14, 2011, 10:50:56 pm Yahoo Message Number: 126621Is this the kind of foam can you have? http://www.amazon.com/Professional-Portable-Extinguisher-Rated-FG-007-102/dp/B001O25GA2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1321331763&sr=8-3 http://www.amazon.com/Professional-Portable-Extinguisher-Rated-FG-007-102/dp/B001O25GA2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1321331763&sr=8-3>Eric As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: a better fire extingisher??? Reply #3 – November 15, 2011, 05:57:43 am Yahoo Message Number: 126628QuoteHalGuard gas is the latest replacement for the ozone depleting Halone gas extinguisher gas. It is widely used in industrial electrical rooms, race cars, air plane engines, ship's engine rooms and in any other place where fires must be extinguished quickly to avoid a catastrophe. Good stuff but very expensive. In an RV, its best use would be in an engine extinguishing system, especially in a big Class A, where you cannot access the engine with removing parts. OK, thanks Larry. I will stay with the foam ones we have bought for home and RV.For those who need to know more, see the Companion. http://lazydazearticles.blogspot.com/search/label/Fire%20Extinguisher
Re: a better fire extingisher??? Reply #4 – November 15, 2011, 09:46:17 am Yahoo Message Number: 126631"Larry" wrote:So what do we use in our LD? The Factory extinguisher, a 5-pound dry chemical, three cans of foam and a paid up insurance policy. --- Thre are several sources/manufacturers/suppliers of fire extinguishing information and products; this is one: http://macthefireguy.com/fire_safety_products.htmI've attended Mac's "fire 'em up" sessions a couple of times, and I know that others have, too; an enlightening (literally) experience! In addition to the factory extinguisher, I carry small foam canisters in the kitchen and each of the outside compartments. Foam is "non-toxic" and easier to clean up (provided, of course, that there's something left to clean up; that's where the paid-up insurance thing comes in!). Mac's site also offers "informational" links, and these sites are also good for general information on fire types and what to use to put out each type: http://www.fireextinguisher.com/http://www.fire-extinguisher101.com/Joan
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