Re: Need a fire extinguisher

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Original poster: "torlin by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <torlin-at-ghostmail-dot-net>

If you can find them, stick to gas-based extinguishers. CO2, or HALON.  I 
personally used to sell residential halon extinguishers, so I like 
those.  But Drychem, apart from the HUGE mess, is also corrosive to some 
metals (aluminum and copper, especially).  I've seen aluminum engine blocks 
after vehicle fires, that were damaged more by the drychem, than the fire 
itself.

Just my opinion.

Chris

On Fri, 02 May 2003 10:50:48 -0600
  "Tesla list" <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com> wrote:
>Original poster: "Jeff W. Parisse by way of Terry Fritz 
><teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <jparisse-at-teslacoil-dot-com>
>
>My vote is for CO2...
>
>Drychem is too messy...
>
>I bought 5 used, certified and filled 5lb. CO2 fire extinguishers from a
>local fire extinguisher company for $45 each (recharges are only $16).
>They're great and refills are cheap so one can practice with them before
>the "real thing".
>
>Jeff
>
>>-----Original Message-----
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>  >Subject: Need a fire extinguisher
>  >
>  >Original poster: "Richard W. by way of Terry Fritz
>  ><teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <potluck-at-xmission-dot-com>
>  >
>>Hi all,
>  >
>>Knowing the materials we use and what we do in this hobby
>  >what is a good
>  >all-around extinguisher ?
>  >
>>Rick W
>  >Salt Lake
>  >