Fire extinguisher system, additional safety pin

dan512 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-23-2016, 04:56 AM

After my mishap with the overflowing carb, I decided to install an FIA-approved fire-extinguisher system in the engine bay.

I want to install the pull lever on the dashboard, but would like to add an additional safety pin to it, so no one can pull the lever by mishap.

I read a post some time back where someone did the same thing, but of course I forgot to save it.

I can't simply drill the lever to insert a pin, because the diameter is too small (0.2 inches).

Does anyone have an idea?

Dan

Blas · #2 (**permalink**) 07-23-2016, 05:28 AM

If you are referring to a trunk mounted tank with nozzles piped to the engine compartment, the manual actuator that is located on the dash already has a safety pin. The tank also has a 2nd pin but it is removed after the cable linkage is installed. I can send you photos of my install if you like. The manufacturer is Safecraft, they have a large selection.

dan512 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-23-2016, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blas

If you are referring to a trunk mounted tank with nozzles piped to the engine compartment, the manual actuator that is located on the dash already has a safety pin. The tank also has a 2nd pin but it is removed after the cable linkage is installed. I can send you photos of my install if you like. The manufacturer is Safecraft, they have a large selection.

Hi Blas,

yes, that's the type of system I installed.

Please send me some photos. But the actuator on mine (and on all the others I looked at) has no safety. As with yours, there is a safety pin on the handle of the extinguisher. But since I mounted the tank in the engine bay, I 'll have to remove it once the installation is done. Otherwise I can just as well leave the whole system in the garage at home

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I'll pm you my email address.

Thanks, as everytime when you save the day!!!

dan512 · #4 (**permalink**) 07-23-2016, 07:02 AM

This is what mine looks like.

mrmustang · #5 (**permalink**) 07-23-2016, 08:35 AM

You mounted the tank in the engine compartment?

First, why?

Second, pictures need to be posted

Blas · #6 (**permalink**) 07-23-2016, 08:59 AM

Some of the systems are heat activated I know, hence the engine compartment installation I would think. Mine is in the trunk and piped to the engine compartment. (3 spray nozzles - two on firewall and one on drivers front wheelwell)
I sent you some photos Dan.
Looking closely at your photos I indeed see no safety pin on the cable pull. Who made your system - SPARCO ?

Blas

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/s...2/ppuser/15212

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/s...3/ppuser/15212

dan512 · #7 (**permalink**) 07-23-2016, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmustang

You mounted the tank in the engine compartment?

First, why?

Second, pictures need to be posted

The previous owner had installed a heat activated one on the cross beam in front of the engine, but it had no pressure left and I prefer a manually activated one. So I figured why not leave it there, no need to run hoses throughout the car, and no space lost in the trunk.

The kit I have (Sparco) does not have a safety pin on the T-Handle, none of the one's I could find in Europe do. Since I got it for around $170, I'm just gonna built something myself to secure the handle.

It's the same kit we use on our rally car, FIA homologated, so I'm really confident that it's gonna do it's job in case I ever need it.

I installed 5 nozzles around the engine bay (normally 4 are enough according to FIA), and in case of discharge, the system will run for at least 25 seconds. That should be good enough.

Dan