Finally installed fire extinguisher

[fried1765]

I've been meaning to attach a fire extinguisher to the tractor for a long time. Finally remembered to buy the clamps while at the hardware store.

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Here's hoping I never need it!

I have a similar extinguisher mounted in a similar manner.
One caution though!
The type extinguisher shown, with the plastic valve and handle, is the big box store type, and is notorious for breaking when you need it.
If you leave your tractor out in the sun/weather at all, the plastic will deteriorate quite rapidly.
I took all the plastic valve extinguishers I owned to the dump (I had 6), and replaced them with metal valve/handle types.
The metal valve/handle extinguishers are more expensive, but when you NEED an extinguisher, you NEED an extinguisher that you KNOW will work!
Take note: Places of business DO NOT have plastic top extinguishers!
Extinguishers sold with plastic valves/handles are homeowner garbage, made to sell for a cheap price.

 

[davrow]

I appreciate the advice, fried1765. But this one, even though by First Alert, has metal handles, valve and nozzle. :thumbsup:

First Alert fire extinguisher at Costco.

I do agree with you on the cheaper ones.

 

[snymat68]

I have a similar extinguisher mounted in a similar manner.
One caution though!
The type extinguisher shown, with the plastic valve and handle, is the big box store type, and is notorious for breaking when you need it.
If you leave your tractor out in the sun/weather at all, the plastic will deteriorate quite rapidly.
I took all the plastic valve extinguishers I owned to the dump (I had 6), and replaced them with metal valve/handle types.
The metal valve/handle extinguishers are more expensive, but when you NEED an extinguisher, you NEED an extinguisher that you KNOW will work!
Take note: Places of business DO NOT have plastic top extinguishers!
Extinguishers sold with plastic valves/handles are homeowner garbage, made to sell for a cheap price.

I'm pretty sure his has a metal handle.

 

[CobyRupert]

I conceal carry one all the time, everywhere I go. Except airports.
I hope I never have to use it, and I overwhelmingly likely won't, but if by some small chance I do, I'll be ready to come to the rescue!
Sure it's impractical, statistically ridiculous, and I'm more likely to hurt myself carrying it everywhere, but you can't be too safe and I don't comprehend irony. It's scary out there!

 

[Wagtail]

I conceal carry one all the time, everywhere I go. Except airports.
I hope I never have to use it, and I overwhelmingly likely won't, but if by some small chance I do, I'll be ready to come to the rescue!
Sure it's impractical, statistically ridiculous, and I'm more likely to hurt myself carrying it everywhere, but you can't be too safe and I don't comprehend irony. It's scary out there!

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Why do you conceal/carry a fire extinguisher?

How would you conceal/carry a fire extinguisher? ... the 'bulge' would be very conspicuous.

 

[fried1765]

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Why do you conceal/carry a fire extinguisher?

How would you conceal/carry a fire extinguisher? ... the 'bulge' would be very conspicuous.

I think CobyRupert's post above must have been tongue-in-cheek..

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Is that a fire extinguisher in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?

 

[Wagtail]

I think CobyRupert's post above must have been tongue-in-cheek..

Perhaps... but why, then, would he explicitly exclude 'airports'? That's where extra inflammable fluids are: avgas, JP5 and the elusive (from what I've read on TBN) ethanol-free petrol.

Heck, airports even have their own Fire Brigade!

I'm boggled.

 

[Threepoint]

Well played, Wagtail.

 

[ultrarunner]

Good reminder...

I've had mine on the Deere 110 for 6 years now... all I do is look at the gauge.

Every December I have extinguisher guy come to the Hospital to recertify... I will bring mine along and just pay him to do the same... dry chem.