Li-ion fire extinguiser

[BurntToast]

Does anyone carry a li-ion rated fire extinguisher in their vehicle? if so, which brand?

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[McgR]

Does anyone carry a li-ion rated fire extinguisher in their vehicle? if so, which brand?

I usually leave my filled 20ft seacontainer at home.

 

[OTPSkipper]

If litihium ion is burning. It isn’t going out by any single human means. Thus the 20 ft container comment. Does it fit in a 20 ft container? Seems like one of those low rider dirt/concrete oriented truck loadable trash bins would work better.

 

[BurntToast]

If litihium ion is burning. It isn’t going out by any single human means. Thus the 20 ft container comment. Does it fit in a 20 ft container? Seems like one of those low rider dirt/concrete oriented truck loadable trash bins would work better.

Well, I didn't think it would put out a fire

Fire trucks have a hard enough time with that!

But I wasn't sure if anyone carried one for any specific purpose, etc.

 

[Midlifecrisis]

Well, I didn't think it would put out a fire

Fire trucks have a hard enough time with that!

But I wasn't sure if anyone carried one for any specific purpose, etc.

I am fascinated to know what specific purpose you had in mind for it if not to put out a fire…

 

[OTPSkipper]

I think the point is a regular auto fire extinguisher is good enough. You got to catch it before liIon is an issue. Once that happens, it is too late.
I have not heard of liIon type extinguisher.

 

[tbinmd]

A small bottle extinguisher isn't going to really help you too much. Best to get away from the vehicle. You would use a class B extinguisher (same type you use for oil and gas).

This video shows how bad the fire can be for a small battery, let a lone a car.

 

[BurntToast]

I know once the battery catches on fire, there's not much you can do but I asked in case I was missing anything...

• If something else catches on fire I'd like to put it out before it spreads.
• With little kids in the back, maybe it buys some time to GTFO (like that tesla in BC that locked the driver in).
• A friend of mine gets a bit of a break on his insurance for having an extinguisher in his Huracan.

 

[Mike in CA]

Well, I didn't think it would put out a fire

Fire trucks have a hard enough time with that!

But I wasn't sure if anyone carried one for any specific purpose, etc.

As mentioned, you're not going to put out a battery fire with an extinguisher. But for general purpose use the Element Fire Extinguishers are great to carry in a car. They will provide fire suppression for 50 or 100 seconds (depending on the model) which is much longer than a standard 2 pound car extinguisher. They dispense a non-toxic, no residue gas and can be stored indefinitely. The 50 second version is small enough to be kept in the glove box. No affiliation, I just think they are a neat product. You can check out the demo that they did on Jay Leno's Garage.

Element Fire Extinguishers - Jay Leno's Garage - YouTube

 

[Wakesurfer]

Does anyone carry a li-ion rated fire extinguisher in their vehicle? if so, which brand?

Nope. This is what insurance is for. Get out of the car, dial 911 and then Uber for a ride home. Then go car shopping.

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