just wondering what kind of systems are you guys running? i like AFFF because it's user refillable, cost is low, no HAZMAT worries, water soluble. the only bad thing is it gets all over the place, it's messy, and clean-up isn't fun.

then there's halon...we don't use this system on submarines, that's for sure but it's clean (as in, there's no clean-up afterwards). but it's normally only designed to protect the driver and if you wanted to protect something else, you'd have to use another system.

or should i just go with a good ol' fashioned extinguisher? i don't know if i want to be fist-fumblin' around for one in a crash. i think i'd rather just pull a cable. any thoughts?

 

I just mount a Halon fire extinguisher in my car. I've never had to pull the trigger on a fire ssytem so I can't comment on those. I have had to use a dry chem fire extinguisher and, while its a big dusty mess, a shop vac gets most of it up pretty quickly.

 

Another thing to consider with Halon is that it's expensive ($20+ pound) and no longer readily available because of its ozone degrading properties. In 20+ years of racing, I've only had a fire supression system go off once. That was when a crew member inadvertently set one off while cleaning the car!

Currently I'm using the Firecharger AFFF system in my 350Z T2 car and am well-satisfied with it. In the event of a real fire, a handheld bottle won't be of much use...

 

i'd like to stay away from the dry chem stuff. if it's anything like what we use in the navy, it'll corode just about anything! i didn't realize halon was so expensive...that $20 per pound is a turn off for sure. i've been leaning towards AFFF. i guess one nozzle in the engine bay and one nozzle in the cabin is the best way to go.

 

We haven't been legally allowed to use halon in datacenters for many many years. I've been in one when it went off and I can't say I want that happening on the inside of my car.

 

I use a hand held Buckeye With Halotron. Halotoron discplaces oxygen so it is not to be used in an eclosed cockpit. But if you run open window, or an open top car then it's the best.

Halotron

JET

 

for those interested, i found a GREAT deal on an AFFF system from pegasusautoracing.com. it's got a 4.0L tank and 6 nozzles. i'm thinkin' about pickin' one up just based on principle downside is that there is a $20 HAZMAT charge (probably because of the CO2 canister).