Hey, all - this subject is almost a daily topic on the Samba. there may still be a source for halon and dispensors in their archives. initial investment is a little high compared to alternatives. halon works by completely overcoming oxygen instantly, as Scott verified.� *!*�IF THE SITUATION ALLOWS - �I'll second his warning to shoot into intake�grilles FIRST ... �and will add that gasoline vapors SINK. try to keep this in mind if you ever have occasion to use a dry type extinguisher. be prepared to send a�second blast up under the bumper and or D pillar areas. then maybe down the intake again.� *!* IF THE SITUATION ALLOWS.� PRIMARY FOCUS�- YOUR SAFETY !! �a sad fact of life that happens too frequently and I so very much hope no one should ever have to use this advice.��� as Sir Ian wrote " Always have an exit strategy"����� mike

 

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 From: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2012 9:53 PM
Subject: Re: Fire!
�

Halon is 'magic'. Not sure you can get it anymore..

One instanteous shot from the halon ..
all flames just 'disappeared' .. 

btw....*never* open the hood or engine cover for an engine fire , unless
the fire is� still small!
shoot through the ventsand intake grills.

gotta watch the back end ..
as least as often as the temp gauge ..on a vanagon that means about
every 30 seconds, constantly.

scott
http://www.turbovans.com/

On 12/16/2012 6:12 PM, Dick Wong wrote:
> Thank you everyone for your comments.?????????????
>
> I had not bought an extinguisher(s) yet. What size would you recommend? Can
> you still buy the halon type?
>