2 fire extinguishers are better than 1...
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Originally Posted by Mahjik
What if 2 is not enough, how about 3? What if 3 is not enough?
You know, there comes a point where you can't worry about things that much. There is only so much you can do. The rest is for insurance to worry about.
You know, there comes a point where you can't worry about things that much. There is only so much you can do. The rest is for insurance to worry about.
Hey... I still say 2 are better than 1... How much more could it possibly cost to have a spare fire extinguisher... What could it hurt?...
example...2 hands are better than 1... etc...
True!......... "There comes a point where you can't worry about things that much".... So.... If it takes 2 or 3 fire extinguisher to keep you from worrying that much..... So be it!....
As far as the insurance is concerned there are many variables....
Examples:
What if he couldn't afford the full coverage? Which is his case....
What if he had full coverage, but loved the car so much and there was no replacement or money wasn't enough compensation?
What if the car was one of a kind or very rare?
I could go on for ever with "what if".... I realize that insurance is a good alternative for many people that can afford it.... Although this does not apply to everybody like in this case....
All I'm saying is that 2 fire extinguishers are better than 1..... (Two different brands just encase!).... That's all!
Fortunately for you.... Your 1 fire extinguisher and your full coverage is enough... Now let others decide for themselves if they want to choose other alternatives......
Dwayne
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Originally Posted by areXseven
The Defendants will probably file a counter suit and join as Co-Plaintiff's against the Owner of the vehicle and auto maker for defective automotive part that was the source and origin of the fire.
I highly doubt it.... The Home Depot and there share holders for one.... Will probably settle out of court to avoid negative publicity and lawyers fees... Not to mention the possible other cases nationwide that have occurred where there was loss of life etc.... If this blows wide open, the share holders wouldn't like lt....
My bet is on a settlement...
Dwayne
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Originally Posted by RX7UP
Update:
Nothing is fool proof....
I just spoke to my friend. It just so happens he had just purchased that fire extinguisher 2 weeks before the fire from the Home Depot....
He is now suing the Home Depot, the manufacture of the fire extinguisher and the Department of transportation....
Home Depot for selling a faulty fire extinguisher....
Fire extinguisher company for making a faulty fire extinguisher....
Department of transportation for having a H. E. L. P. network with highway cameras and road side assistance to assist people in cases like this and not responding in time....
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Nothing is fool proof....
I just spoke to my friend. It just so happens he had just purchased that fire extinguisher 2 weeks before the fire from the Home Depot....
He is now suing the Home Depot, the manufacture of the fire extinguisher and the Department of transportation....
Home Depot for selling a faulty fire extinguisher....
Fire extinguisher company for making a faulty fire extinguisher....
Department of transportation for having a H. E. L. P. network with highway cameras and road side assistance to assist people in cases like this and not responding in time....
Dwayne
I think him suing the deptment of transportation is BS. Not responding in time....
My engine fire was only about a minute long, contained only in the engine bay and it resulted in a total loss of the vehicle. It happened in 1998 and back then FD's were worth more than they are now and they still totaled it.
Him suing home depot may have some clout. But good luck in weeding through the bullshit of what would had been the outcome if the fire extinguisher worked.
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I hope your friend can show that has been trained or certified in fire extinguisher use. 99% of all people I know have NEVER discharged a fire extinguisher, let alone know the proper usage.
I have practiced, and have used them numerous of times, and on different medias.
It could have been simply user-error.
:-) neil
I have practiced, and have used them numerous of times, and on different medias.
It could have been simply user-error.
:-) neil
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Originally Posted by RX7UP
Examples:
What if he couldn't afford the full coverage? Which is his case....
What if he couldn't afford the full coverage? Which is his case....
I look at a paying for insurance this way: It would be a hell a lot more money to replace my car than what it to pay for insurance. Which one is more affordable?
Originally Posted by RX7UP
What if he had full coverage, but loved the car so much and there was no replacement or money wasn't enough compensation?
Then suing would not be satisfactory either. Besides if he loved a car so much and he knew that he could not ever replace it, then he should drive it. Think about it. Driving is not necessarily a safe activity, too many factors out of one's control.
Originally Posted by RX7UP
What if the car was one of a kind or very rare?.
Originally Posted by RX7UP
I could go on for ever with "what if".... I realize that insurance is a good alternative for many people that can afford it.... Although this does not apply to everybody like in this case....
Sucks about your friend's fire though.
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Originally Posted by RX7UP
What if he couldn't afford the full coverage? Which is his case....
Originally Posted by RX7UP
What if he had full coverage, but loved the car so much and there was no replacement or money wasn't enough compensation?
Originally Posted by RX7UP
What if the car was one of a kind or very rare?
Originally Posted by RX7UP
I could go on for ever with "what if".... I realize that insurance is a good alternative for many people that can afford it.... Although this does not apply to everybody like in this case....
Your friend's lawsuit is ridiculous and when he actually contacts a lawyer about it they will inform him of that. Maybe it will bring him one step closer to becoming an adult.
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Originally Posted by M104-AMG
I hope your friend can show that has been trained or certified in fire extinguisher use. 99% of all people I know have NEVER discharged a fire extinguisher, let alone know the proper usage.
I have practiced, and have used them numerous of times, and on different medias.
It could have been simply user-error.
:-) neil
I have practiced, and have used them numerous of times, and on different medias.
It could have been simply user-error.
:-) neil
"User-error"? It wasen't used!
I still say settlement....
Dwayne
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Originally Posted by RX7UP
.....My bet is on a settlement...
This may actually be a case of the Owner's own negligence brought upon his own failure to maintain a safe operating motor vehicle.
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Originally Posted by areXseven
It's a freagin Property Damage case,..not a Personal Injury Claim involving a severely burned Plaintiff on life-support system.
This may actually be a case of the Owner's own negligence brought upon his own failure to maintain a safe operating motor vehicle.
This may actually be a case of the Owner's own negligence brought upon his own failure to maintain a safe operating motor vehicle.
Failure to maintain a safe motor vehicle?....His car also had a valid New York state safety inspection up to date.......
We will eventually find out what the case, (if one) will be....
Sounds like alot for the Home Depot to chew.... I still say settlement....
Dwayne
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Originally Posted by RX7UP
Guess what?.... He still has the fire extinguisher... I checked it... It says full and still doesn't work.... He was also on video tape reading the label and followed through with the steps and it still didn't work.... A passer by also stopped to help and tryed the same fire extinguisher and it still didn't work.... Its a DUD!....
"User-error"? It wasen't used!
I still say settlement....
Dwayne
"User-error"? It wasen't used!
I still say settlement....
Dwayne
Did he shake it before trying to discharge it? At least?
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Originally Posted by superfastrx7
Anyone want to share pics with fire extinguisher locations on FD's? I saw a pillar mount one but not sure if that is a good location.
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Thanks
It's secure, easy to get to, and isn't a hazard for me or my passenger if I have an accident.
I must take a couple of pics of it, as this has come up before.
People that have them unsecured in a bin are asking for trouble IMO. If they have a rollover the chances are pretty high that the extinguisher will become a missile inside the cabin.
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And I thought this thread was dumb BEFORE the whole lawsuit issue came up....
I have now lost another piece from my rapidly diminishing chunk of hope for the future of our society.
RX7UP, your friend needs to get a fricking clue, right after he gets a life. "**** happens." Despite the widespread use of this phrase, most of America apparently doesn't understand it and thinks that they are owed something. If the fire extinguisher is found to be actually faulty, then I agree, the fire company manufacturer should pay for at least a portion of his costs of repair and any hardships as a result thereof. The other parts of the lawsuit are typical American whiny crap.
-stepping off soapbox with only ONE fire extinguisher in the car....
EDIT -- If your friend can't afford full coverage, then perhaps he should wise up and buy a car he CAN afford to cover (or get a cheap enough car that it makes no nevermind).
I have now lost another piece from my rapidly diminishing chunk of hope for the future of our society.
RX7UP, your friend needs to get a fricking clue, right after he gets a life. "**** happens." Despite the widespread use of this phrase, most of America apparently doesn't understand it and thinks that they are owed something. If the fire extinguisher is found to be actually faulty, then I agree, the fire company manufacturer should pay for at least a portion of his costs of repair and any hardships as a result thereof. The other parts of the lawsuit are typical American whiny crap.
-stepping off soapbox with only ONE fire extinguisher in the car....
EDIT -- If your friend can't afford full coverage, then perhaps he should wise up and buy a car he CAN afford to cover (or get a cheap enough car that it makes no nevermind).
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Originally Posted by gotorx7
You should go back and read over your own thread. Unless they are maintained, powder extinguishers "settle" and are useless. Chances are that one sat in the shop for a fair while.
Did he shake it before trying to discharge it? At least?
Did he shake it before trying to discharge it? At least?
And when I say "settle" I am talking about a lawsuit settlement, not the contents of the fire extinguisher settling... Although I realize that could happen also....
Inclosure let us not forget the moral of this thread....... 2 fire extinguishers are better than 1.....
Thank you and may your fire extinguishers put out your fires when needed......
Good nite,
Dwayne
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Originally Posted by manny34711
my ignition switch caught on fire and i put out the fire with my bare ******* hands it hurt as hell but it was daaaaaaaamn worth it.
ROTFLMAO You are da man !!!!! Glad your car issue is comming to plan. Jack
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Originally Posted by themcneal
Any thoughts on this one? Doesn't seem to be Halon or Dry Chemical
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=553294
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Originally Posted by DamonB
Yep. I even carry a fire extinguisher but that didn't keep the garbage truck from backing into my carport at the time and collapsing it on my car! I should have parked it in a bunker!
I remeber those pictures, absolutely ammazing was my thought. Where are we safe from idiots.
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I mounted my fire extinguisher to the rear shelf between the two bins. That way I can reach an arm back to grab it even if I'm strapped in.
2 fire extinguishers? If you're that concerned you really should get a full vehicle fire surpression system like on certain race cars. One large Halon tank in the trunk with nozzles inside the car and under the hood and a big red switch within easy reach to instantly activate it. Now that's real safety.
As was mentioned before usually the problem is not having a working fire extinguisher but rather not being able to access the area on fire quickly enough (or without burning yourself).
2 fire extinguishers? If you're that concerned you really should get a full vehicle fire surpression system like on certain race cars. One large Halon tank in the trunk with nozzles inside the car and under the hood and a big red switch within easy reach to instantly activate it. Now that's real safety.
As was mentioned before usually the problem is not having a working fire extinguisher but rather not being able to access the area on fire quickly enough (or without burning yourself).
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Originally Posted by John Magnuson
If you're that concerned you really should get a full vehicle fire surpression system like on certain race cars. One large Halon tank in the trunk with nozzles inside the car and under the hood and a big red switch within easy reach to instantly activate it. Now that's real safety.
Originally Posted by John Magnuson
As was mentioned before usually the problem is not having a working fire extinguisher but rather not being able to access the area on fire quickly enough (or without burning yourself).
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