My car has a Quell CAMS approved 1kg fire extinguisher w/ metal bracket (approx $35 from bunnings).
It's better than my previous extinguisher because it has 2 metal straps to hold it in.
When your buying check that the extinguisher gauge says it's still ok. I went through about 8-10 at my local Repco and Kmart stores and NONE were ok, I then went to bunnings and found they had a HEAPS of these extinguishers all within spec.
I've seen some sup regs that say the extinguisher has to be 900grams or larger. But i've also been in events that say you need at least a 2kg extinguisher or 2 x 1kg extinguishers. So that's why I wouldn't buy anything under 1kg.
www.gmsc.com.au/scrutineering.htm wrote:Issue 151 of the CAMS magazine, Peter Lawrence has this to say about mounting fire extinguishers in cockpits.
"The following recommendations are therefore made (on how to mount a fire extinguisher)
* Use a metal bracket with some form of support to prevent sideways movement,
* Use two straps that go behind the steel bracket and tightly hold the extinguisher,
* Use at least four 3mm bolts (or two x 5mm) with load spreading washers and locknuts, and
* Orientate the extinguisher across the car rather than longitudinally."
What not to do:
- Buy an extinguisher that's not made for an automotive application.
- Buy a extinguisher with a plastic bracket
- Mount your extinguisher with zip ties
- Mount your extinguisher where it could become a missile if it upclips in an accident or hard braking
There's many on this forum with much more experience than myself, can you please add your comments and advice
