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post May 12 2022, 09:33 AM, updated 2y ago

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In light of recent events, I've decided to get a bigger fire extinguisher for my car, probably a 4kg.

However, I'm not sure what's the right way to mount a big fire extinguisher on a car. Anyone can share their experience? Afaik grab/taxi driver needs to mount one on their car.

On a side note, please consider getting one for your car too, regardless of the size. It saddens me to see most people not being able to do anything while the victim is stuck in the burning wreck.
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post May 12 2022, 09:36 AM

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post May 12 2022, 09:42 AM

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Wanted to put a fire extinguisher in my car as well. But will the heat from our tropical sun cause the pressure inside to build up and go boom? Assuming no tinted mirror and park under hot sun daily
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post May 12 2022, 09:45 AM

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post May 12 2022, 09:48 AM

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QUOTE(epsilon_chinwk86 @ May 12 2022, 09:42 AM)
Wanted to put a fire extinguisher in my car as well. But will the heat from our tropical sun cause the pressure inside to build up and go boom? Assuming no tinted mirror and park under hot sun daily
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No, it will not explode since it is one of the requirement for being car fire extinguisher. Tinied or not, the heat in a parked car would still be the same. The difference probably one without tint will heat up faster. smile.gif

The bracket or how to storage it can be search in Shopee or Lazada

https://shopee.com.my/search?keyword=car%20...0bracket&page=1

For DIY check Youtube I guess.

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post May 12 2022, 09:51 AM

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I have a 1kg one inside my boot. I put it in the spare tyre compartment.
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post May 12 2022, 09:54 AM

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good idea, all car must have fire extinguisher

from what i understand most fire extinguisher are rated up to 60°c, so should be no worries inside car

it is recommended to be strap standing up, not laying on the floor, and not under driver seat

a 4kg tank could be too big i think, maybe a couple of 2kg's can be properly located
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post May 12 2022, 09:54 AM

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Where is the safest place to store fire extinguisher in our car in case of emergency? I have one but dunno where to put
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post May 12 2022, 10:02 AM

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QUOTE(Zot @ May 12 2022, 09:48 AM)
No, it will not explode since it is one of the requirement for being car fire extinguisher. Tinied or not, the heat in a parked car would still be the same. The difference probably one without tint will heat up faster.  smile.gif

The bracket or how to storage it can be search in Shopee or Lazada

https://shopee.com.my/search?keyword=car%20...0bracket&page=1

For DIY check Youtube I guess.
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Try Aus plastic cup inside car also can melt .... U do the math
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post May 12 2022, 10:15 AM

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You need it to be easily accesable. 4kg you gonna keep in trunk?
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post May 12 2022, 10:35 AM

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i thought you need to put the fire extinguisher where its easily accessible. i put mine in the dashboard compartment which i think is not really ideal. i might change it to the either under the sit or strap it to back of the driver seat.
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post May 12 2022, 10:40 AM

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QUOTE(mushigen @ May 12 2022, 09:51 AM)
I have a 1kg one inside my boot. I put it in the spare tyre compartment.
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wrong place to put u cant help urself if ur locked inside burning car

QUOTE(Daprind @ May 12 2022, 09:54 AM)
Where is the safest place to store fire extinguisher in our car in case of emergency? I have one but dunno where to put
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under front passenger seat
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post May 12 2022, 10:43 AM

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QUOTE(WaCKy-Angel @ May 12 2022, 10:40 AM)
wrong place to put u cant help urself if ur locked inside burning car
under front passenger seat
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It's not meant to help myself.

Also, when I am trapped in a burning car, the last thing I want to do is to use a fire extinguisher in the car - assuming I can get hold of it in the first place.
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post May 12 2022, 10:47 AM

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actually buy is an issue and maintenance also another issue.

need to inspect for at least 12 months. If small tank the period of inspection may be less.
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post May 12 2022, 10:49 AM

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QUOTE(Zot @ May 12 2022, 09:48 AM)
No, it will not explode since it is one of the requirement for being car fire extinguisher. Tinied or not, the heat in a parked car would still be the same. The difference probably one without tint will heat up faster.  smile.gif

The bracket or how to storage it can be search in Shopee or Lazada

https://shopee.com.my/search?keyword=car%20...0bracket&page=1

For DIY check Youtube I guess.
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this looks like it can work.

https://shopee.com.my/Athena-2Pcs-Car-Auto-...00-72b0664735de
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post May 12 2022, 10:49 AM

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QUOTE(mushigen @ May 12 2022, 10:43 AM)
It's not meant to help myself.

Also, when I am trapped in a burning car, the last thing I want to do is to use a fire extinguisher in the car - assuming I can get hold of it in the first place.
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My extinguisher has break glass function. that's y i believe it should be easily accessible.
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QUOTE(ssawkl @ May 12 2022, 10:49 AM)
My extinguisher has break glass function. that's y i believe it should be easily accessible.
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For this, I have two glass breakers that are more easily accessible and arguably more effective to break glass, than an extinguisher mounted under the seat of front passenger.
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post May 12 2022, 10:59 AM

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Will it explode due to extremely high heat in the car coz of msia weather?
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post May 12 2022, 11:00 AM

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QUOTE(ThirdSon @ May 12 2022, 09:54 AM)
good idea, all car must have fire extinguisher

from what i understand most fire extinguisher are rated up to 60°c, so should be no worries inside car

it is recommended to be strap standing up, not laying on the floor, and not under driver seat

a 4kg tank could be too big i think, maybe a couple of 2kg's can be properly located
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Yes. Trunk is the best place since you are forced to get out of your car. Under seat might become inaccessible during collision. If one get stuck in seat, others will also cannot reach extinguisher under seat to help if engine on fire.
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post May 12 2022, 11:01 AM

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QUOTE(ThirdSon @ May 12 2022, 09:54 AM)
good idea, all car must have fire extinguisher

from what i understand most fire extinguisher are rated up to 60°c, so should be no worries inside car

it is recommended to be strap standing up, not laying on the floor, and not under driver seat

a 4kg tank could be too big i think, maybe a couple of 2kg's can be properly located
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That's a good idea, I will consider a mini portable can to be placed at easy to reach place, and bigger can in trunk.

QUOTE(epsilon_chinwk86 @ May 12 2022, 09:42 AM)
Wanted to put a fire extinguisher in my car as well. But will the heat from our tropical sun cause the pressure inside to build up and go boom? Assuming no tinted mirror and park under hot sun daily
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QUOTE(MrBaba @ May 12 2022, 10:02 AM)
Try Aus plastic cup inside car also can melt .... U do the math
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QUOTE(Kadaj @ May 12 2022, 10:59 AM)
Will it explode due to extremely high heat in the car coz of msia weather?
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I was also concerned about the effect of heat on fire extinguisher before this, hence I've done limited research on this topic, let me share my findings with everyone here

According to a local manufacturer, bursting pressure for a typical can is 1200psi, they tested their own and the bursting pressure is 1750psi.

https://www.firefighter.com.my/blogs/news/c...isher-exploding

Using Gay-Lussac's Law (please correct me if this is the wrong formula), assuming 185psi at 30C, even if we assume the temperature is 200C, the pressure would be about 320psi, which is way below the tested burst pressure. Hence I believe heat from parking car under hot sun should not be an issue for us. The 60C upper limit is aimed at the effectiveness of the fire extinguisher itself, rather than the potential to explode.

https://www.omnicalculator.com/physics/gay-lussacs-law

This post has been edited by pixelrider: May 12 2022, 11:02 AM

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