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Old May 13, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Silverado_13
I hate to rain on everybody's parade, but unless you have a Halon fire extinguisher you may as well not have one at all. Chemicals used in regular fire extinguishers can and will damage all metal and electrical components under the hood.
Maybe so but a fire will ruin the whole truck!
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Old May 13, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by SincalT/A
Maybe so but a fire will ruin the whole truck!
Hey, it's your truck... But, I refuse to use anything other than a Halon extinguisher under the hood.

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Old May 13, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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was my very first mod in my tahoe. check out the first scene in this vid and you'll know why. http://deweygibson.com/Videos/carnage.wmv











STILL GIVES ME CHILLS. and a tear to the eye.
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Old May 13, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Silverado_13
Hey, it's your truck... But, I refuse to use anything other than a Halon extinguisher under the hood.

Point is a extinguisher is better to have than not.
Thanks for the advice anyway!!
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Old May 13, 2008 | 10:28 PM
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Yeah id rather save as much as possible. 4.8t and a guy with a modded 8.1 liter, that both burnt were my inspiration. Mint is rated for all classes. cost me 18 dollars. the guy did say to look at the gauge every one in a while. And i would more than happy to just save my dam interior.
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Old May 13, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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halon is fine and all on stuff, but what it does to your body is another story, not to mention the enviroment, (not that Im a tree hugger).

Halon hazards include:
! Asphyxiation - Although unlikely to occur during use of a single fire extinguishing unit, exposure to high concentrations of halon gas may cause an oxygen deficient atmosphere.
! Central Nervous System (CNS) - Inhaling high concentrations of halon gas can cause dizziness, tingling in extremities, and in severe cases, unconsciousness.
! Cardiovascular Effect - Exposure can cause cardiac sensitization. Cardiac sensitization occurs when a chemical causes an increased sensitivity of the heart to adrenaline producing sudden lifethreatening, irregular heartbeats and even heart attack, in severe cases.
! Irritation of exposed skin and eyes may also result from exposures to halon.
Decomposition products of halon can be very toxic. The decomposition takes place when halon is exposed to a flame or to a hot surface at or above 900 degrees F. During decomposition the atoms of the halon molecule breakdown and can create high concentrations of toxic gases. Before entering into an area where a large fire was extinguished, toxic atmosphere tests should be done to ensure safe entry and occupancy of the area.
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Old May 13, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by NoChrome
halon is fine and all on stuff, but what it does to your body is another story, not to mention the enviroment, (not that Im a tree hugger).

Halon hazards include:
! Asphyxiation - Although unlikely to occur during use of a single fire extinguishing unit, exposure to high concentrations of halon gas may cause an oxygen deficient atmosphere.
! Central Nervous System (CNS) - Inhaling high concentrations of halon gas can cause dizziness, tingling in extremities, and in severe cases, unconsciousness.
! Cardiovascular Effect - Exposure can cause cardiac sensitization. Cardiac sensitization occurs when a chemical causes an increased sensitivity of the heart to adrenaline producing sudden lifethreatening, irregular heartbeats and even heart attack, in severe cases.
! Irritation of exposed skin and eyes may also result from exposures to halon.
Decomposition products of halon can be very toxic. The decomposition takes place when halon is exposed to a flame or to a hot surface at or above 900 degrees F. During decomposition the atoms of the halon molecule breakdown and can create high concentrations of toxic gases. Before entering into an area where a large fire was extinguished, toxic atmosphere tests should be done to ensure safe entry and occupancy of the area.

AAHHH you may kill yourself but,at least you'll save the (metal and electrical components under the hood)LOL!
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Old May 14, 2008 | 12:13 AM
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thanks Trev. halon it is. no oxygen...................no fire.
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Old May 14, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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What is the best brand/type to have in your truck, also thats a nice spot to mount it
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Old May 14, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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we have halon on our aircraft. you don't wanna be in a wheel well if that thing goes. people have fallen out from just being near an eng when that stuff goes off.
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