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Posted: 3/8/2023 5:50:03 PM EST
I have an o-ring sealed cap that is next on the 3D printer for the nozzle, lanyard attached to the safety pull pin so you don't forget it, but I'm looking at the valve. I think the valve is ripe to get frozen or otherwise corroded or contaminated. I haven't decide where the extinguishers are to be mounted on the machines, they must at least handle being wet. I am using Automotive Kiddie extinguishers; 2 pound 5-B:C.
I'm thinking something as simple as dripping candle wax onto the stem of the valve. I may have to remove the rivet (replaced with a bolt) to get the handle off, but it seems straightforward. Thoughts? |
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Posted: 3/8/2023 7:10:03 PM EST
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 Attached FileYou can do all that stuff,I just replace mine every 5 years. I had a need for my truck extinguisher a while back. Pulled pin, squeeze, nothing. Gauge showed good but the pressure was gone. At least it wasn’t my car that burned up. Eye opener for sure, and that extinguisher was stored inside. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 3/9/2023 8:59:56 AM EST
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Posted: 3/9/2023 9:11:29 AM EST
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I’d get a basic USCG marine approved extinguisher.
Note if a powder dust fire retardant you need to periodically take it and shake it up and feel the powder is loose. They can get tamped and packed tight by the constant pounding on a boat and I am sure it could happen on a UTV. If they get packed and you go to use it you’ll get the propellant only leaving the retardant packed solid in the bottom of the bottle. |
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Posted: 3/9/2023 3:18:26 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SteelonSteel: I’d get a basic USCG marine approved extinguisher. Note if a powder dust fire retardant you need to periodically take it and shake it up and feel the powder is loose. They can get tamped and packed tight by the constant pounding on a boat and I am sure it could happen on a UTV. If they get packed and you go to use it you’ll get the propellant only leaving the retardant packed solid in the bottom of the bottle. All good info there op. That powder will cake up. |
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IA, USA
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Posted: 3/9/2023 3:29:45 PM EST
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Or check these style out
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Posted: 3/9/2023 3:39:35 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stewie97: Or check these style out https://hw.menardc.com/main/items/media/AVWIN001/ProductLarge/FG6-067-106_MASTER_CMYK.jpg  . Not sure I trust it like a dry chem automotive extinguisher though. |
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Posted: 3/9/2023 3:40:06 PM EST
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Quote HistoryHave not. Interesting, appear to use oxygen displacement. You have to get damn close to the fire though. |
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Posted: 3/9/2023 3:42:06 PM EST
[Last Edit: Rat_Patrol]
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Nozzle cap is done. O-ring sealed inside.
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IA, USA
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Posted: 3/9/2023 3:57:05 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rat_Patrol: I actually have some of those. Work well, had to use it once when I tried cooking . Not sure I trust it like a dry chem automotive extinguisher though.Ive seen a few youtube videos of them using them at drag races with great success |
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Posted: 3/9/2023 3:59:37 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stewie97: Ive seen a few youtube videos of them using them at drag races with great success Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stewie97: Originally Posted By Rat_Patrol: I actually have some of those. Work well, had to use it once when I tried cooking . Not sure I trust it like a dry chem automotive extinguisher though.Ive seen a few youtube videos of them using them at drag races with great success |
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WA, USA
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Posted: 3/9/2023 7:44:33 PM EST
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Quote HistoryAnother vote for these . Take up hardly any space compared to a bottle Extinguisher. |
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Posted: 3/10/2023 9:16:32 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rat_Patrol: Nozzle cap is done. O-ring sealed inside. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/165887/20230309_143809-2739729.jpg Op in the coal mines we were taught to bounce the extinguisher off something hard to cause the powder to break up. After vibrating on a machine the powder gets hard and packed and will not discharge. |
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Posted: 3/10/2023 5:56:07 PM EST
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We just mount them so they’re out of the major weather. Under the roof.
Anything else and you’re overthinking it. They’re disposable. |
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TN, USA
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Posted: 3/10/2023 6:36:59 PM EST
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Zip tye a rubber glove over the top.
Small dry bag over the bottle before clamping in mount. |
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