Pyroflex fire extiguisher system

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Pyroflex fire extiguisher system

Post by Rich H » Wed Jul 09, 2008 11:05 am

http://www.afaefire.co.uk/html/firetrace_system.html

The Pyroflex one for the engine bay, fit and forget. Its full of fire supressing gas, so when it burns though the fire gets doused directly before it gets hold.

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Any comments on weather this is a good idea or not?

Its quite a hefty pipe (8mm) like a hosepipe, but could be a good insurance against a gutted car? Clearly won't deal with a big fire but could buy seconds to get out or to use a proper extinguisher?

Have e-mailed them for a quote and some more specs.
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Re: Pyroflex fire extiguisher system

Post by VXJON » Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:02 pm

Never heard of it :thumbsup

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Re: Pyroflex fire extiguisher system

Post by Dominic » Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:49 pm

Rich, my pal Brian (the guy I put you in touch with about the engine) knows a bit about fire stuff.... and has some new stuff for sale :lol:
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Re: Pyroflex fire extiguisher system

Post by Rich H » Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:55 pm

I'll ask him when he calls then :thumbsup
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Re: Pyroflex fire extiguisher system

Post by BiggestNizzy » Wed Jul 09, 2008 3:56 pm

Ask woody he's an "expert" at engine fires ;)
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Re: Pyroflex fire extiguisher system

Post by Rich H » Wed Jul 09, 2008 4:11 pm

The Porker came close, blew an injector out of the rail
3 bar of petrol goes a long way... :shock:
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