Fire extinguisher

[Teflon1]

Fitted using the cable clamps as suggested on previous posts, good job thanks! Used a Kiddie 1kg easy action that fits perfectly also same type as Land Rover, BMW etc use.

[Guest FurryFriend]

Good idea! 

Never know when you might need it. 

[CWARD]

I've had one fitted to my cars since travelling in Europe where they are required in most countries.

 

In the Octavia it had a swing down carrier bag hook in the boot on the left hand side. The same mounts for the hook were available on the right hand side too so I used these to mount the extinguisher bracket to, just need to drill another hole in the bracket to fit. Mine is the Kiddie one like Teflon's, Just over £10 from Costco iirc.

[muddyboots]

Whereabouts in the car is that fitted ? Can't make it out from the photo.

[Sad555]

Looks like it's under the front seat,not the best location perhaps.?

[Guest]

There really isn't any one suitable location for fitting a fire extinguisher;

 

under one of the front seats and you may not get access to it on a frontal or side impact. 

Fit one in the boot and possibly lose  access to it in a rear impact. 

 

Fit one in each location and you've increased your chances of being able to gain access to at least one of them. 

 

Unless you're the middle vehicle in a multiple RTC!   BD

[CWARD]

Only reason mine is in the boot is I was in truck accident that ended up with the truck on it's side. Although I wasn't injured from the accident I nearly died after a fire extinguisher was dislodged by the passenger climbing out. The extinguisher first hit me on the head before discharging filling the cab with powder that I couldn't see through to enable me to climb out whilst displaced the air in the cab and suffocating me.

[Teflon1]

Fitted under drivers seat, the location Skoda fit them in the required Countries. Rather have there than scrambling around in the boot.

[Gizmo]

On 19/07/2017 at 15:42, FurryFriend said:

Good idea! 

Never know when you might need it. 

 

The problem is if you need it 1KG will be nowhere near big enough to put a fire out.

[Guest FurryFriend]

1 minute ago, Gizmo said:

 

The problem is if you need it 1KG will be nowhere near big enough to put a fire out.

No, it won't, but it might be the difference between getting your passengers and yourself out. Having had a dashboard fire on a car about 15 years ago due to an electrical fault, we lost the car, but all got out safely. I'd rather have something than nothing. 

[Llanigraham]

3 hours ago, Gizmo said:

 

The problem is if you need it 1KG will be nowhere near big enough to put a fire out.

 

Fire extinguishers in cars are only there to enable you to knock back a fire enough for you to get out of the car.

The only thing to put the fire out is big, red and noisy.

 

 

[Teflon1]

Absolutely, 1kg is small but I used to teach extinguisher training for a living and if used quickly can make a difference.

[Robjon]

Great post thank you Teflon1.  I've just ordered a Kidde 1kg.  Less than £13 on the Bay. 

 

I had previously considered a number of different extinguishers and locations, but yours look ideal.

[Teflon1]

Also like this type as easy to use and don't rattle like the metal valve/handle ones!

[merseadog]

The small one that is really effective is Bromochlorodifluoromethane  I think is banned now due to environmental issues. But if you see one like I did at a boot sale, grab it.

[Teflon1]

Illegal to use a BCF / halon one now (Other than avation, police etc)

[Llanigraham]

11 hours ago, merseadog said:

The small one that is really effective is Bromochlorodifluoromethane  I think is banned now due to environmental issues. But if you see one like I did at a boot sale, grab it.

 

As Teflon says, illegal to discharge it.

[Robjon]

Well, I've fitted one as per OP and it does look a good job.

 

But I am concerned that when fitted with this orientation, the bracket/strap/clamp assembly may have insufficient strength to restrain the extinguisher in the event a front end collision.  During impact, I fear the inertia of a 1kg extinguisher could cause it to be torn from the assembly, causing injury to driver's feet.

 

Of course I may be worrying unnecessarily.  But for my own peace of mind (and with all due respect to OP) I might eventually decide on an alternative location.

Edited 25 July, 2017 by Robjon