Fire Extinguisher Recommendation Wanted

[Mark F.]

Re: Fire Extinguisher Recommendation Wanted

Element 50?...What is the shelf life of the Element50. It doesn't have a gauge? Is is good indefinitely ?

Ralph,

Here's what their website says:

DOES ELEMENT REQUIRE SERVICE & DOES IT EXPIRE?
Element's solid construction, no moving parts, and lack of compressed gas (unlike a traditional fire extinguisher) means it will never need any service or upkeep. In addition the solid chemical that makes up the Element extinguisher has no effective expiration.

https://elementfire.com/pages/faqs

[Ed S.]

Re: Fire Extinguisher Recommendation Wanted

If the Element is as good as the demos show, It is almost the perfect Extinguisher. Hoping in the future to see some back yard mechanic do a demo on a car fire with the Element.

There are a number of "demonstration" videos on the Element website - allegedly made by independent individuals.

https://elementfire.com/pages/media

[Mark F.]

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....and the Element 50 is not the only one out there in the marketplace

https://firesafetystick.com/

[Mark E.]

Re: Fire Extinguisher Recommendation Wanted

....and the Element 50 is not the only one out there in the marketplace

https://firesafetystick.com/

The website says Fire Safety Stick is marketed as Element in North America.

[Mark F.]

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The website says Fire Safety Stick is marketed as Element in North America.

did not see that!
I guess that's why they looked identical...

[Terry D.]

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Interesting! If you read the reviews on Amazon only one person (a fireman) has ever used this e 50. Gave it a negative review. I for one don't want to trust a product no one has actually used on a car fire. Videos can be doctored and you never know how many takes it took to get the right results. I will stick to what has worked in the past! Just my old two cents!

[Ed S.]

Re: Fire Extinguisher Recommendation Wanted

And that is why I am carrying 2 extinguishers, the Element 50 and a 10 pound ABC rated dry chem.

[Mark E.]

Re: Fire Extinguisher Recommendation Wanted

And that is why I am carrying 2 extinguishers, the Element 50 and a 10 pound ABC rated dry chem.

Where do you mount a 10 pound extinguisher in a Corvette?

[Ed S.]

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Where do you mount a 10 pound extinguisher in a Corvette?

I don't "mount it". It fits nicely (diagonally) in the storage area behind the passenger seat. Actually (I just checked) the label on it states that the gross weight of the unit is 8 pounds 6 ounces, close enough to 10 for me.

[Mark E.]

Re: Fire Extinguisher Recommendation Wanted

And, you don't need a very large Halon extinguisher either. They'll mount quite nicely behind the passenger seat up against the bulkhead using some Velcro wrapped around the bottle.

Leif,

Is the velcro strap stuck directly to the carpet? Is that enough to secure the bottle?

[Mark E.]

Re: Fire Extinguisher Recommendation Wanted

I don't "mount it". It fits nicely (diagonally) in the storage area behind the passenger seat. Actually (I just checked) the label on it states that the gross weight of the unit is 8 pounds 6
ounces, close enough to 10 for me.

The extinguishers hanging in my garage are that size. Impressive.

What year Corvette? That size bottle wouldn't fit in my C3's jack compartment.

[Ed S.]

Re: Fire Extinguisher Recommendation Wanted

The extinguishers hanging in my garage are that size. Impressive.

What year Corvette? That size bottle wouldn't fit in my C3's jack compartment.

I am putting that extinguisher in a '64 convert. It sits on the bottom of the storage bin - diagonally. Fairly snug fit - I stuff a small hand towel on one side to keep it from rattling around. Element is going in my glove box.