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Reply to "An interesting fire suppression system"

Originally Posted by JOGR:

Jim-

 

I'll have to disagree with you on that.  I am not marketing this to race cars or any sort of regulated activities that have stringent quidelines for product approval and use.  I can tell you do not like this product, and that is fine.  But I do want to address your claims so that there is no misinformation.

 

Jim Wrote:

Hopefully, no one would seriously consider purchasing an unproven unit such as this.  This "extinguisher" is probably legal to sell ony in instances where an extinguisher is not required. 

 

If you watch my video, I would consider that proven.  In situations where a fire extinguisher is required, say in a race setting, you would want to familiarize yourself with those regulations and buy an appropriate unit.  SFI-approved is what you would need in that scenario.  Blazecut is not SFI approved and I am not marketing the product towards that demographic.  I am unsure what you mean by the rest of that, as a fire extinguisher is not required in your engine bay to drive around on the street...  and that is exactly what this is for..  So I think you are making a "dig" on the product, but that is what it is for.  

 

FWIW, I am looking at the Safecraft site, and reading about the RS series, which is their least expensive option.  Some are SFI certified, some are not.  The metal cylinder is DOT approved.  That is the only mention of certification and testing I can find on their site.

 

Jim Wrote:

This extinguisher contains no rating and claims that its flammability is what makes it effective, since it will melt at the hottest spot of the fire.  In addition, there is no inspection gauge that indicates the level of "clean agent" present.  This is the worst kind of subterfuge, since the buyer will now think that he is protected.

 

Blazecut is ABC rated.  There absolutely is an inspection gauge and it is pictured on the samba listing and on my website and on blazecut.com.  I am wondering how well you looked at the info, or why exactly you are so against it.  Every "automatic" fire extinguisher product relies on heat to activate, whether it is a safety pin that melts away or this tube that melts.  In my opinion this is a benefit.  You can route the tube through the danger spots and the fire will be extinguished with a large discharge focused directly at the hottest part of the fire, before the entire engine bay is engulfed in flames.  The "Clean Agent" is FE-36.  Subterfuge is a strong word and frankly it offends me.

 

Jim Wrote:

Most folks would research the product they are selling first, including finding out if it is approved by the relevant authorities, then offer it for sale.  Seems like you have offered it for sale, and now will try to see if it's approved.  Kind of like selling tires then going toDOT to see if they are even rated.

 

I have researched this product first, but certifications are not required for the applications in my target market, therefore that info was not important to me.  I wouldn't compare this to a tires DOT certification, i think that is a long reach and not a fair comparison.

 

You do not have to have a fire extinguisher in your engine bay.  You don't have to have one at all.  I have driven my bus for years without a Blazecut and everything has been fine.  If you want to install something like this, I would research the options available and pick something that you are comfortable with and can afford.  I did, and am very happy with Blazecut and am proud to be able to offer it other hobbyists and collector car owners.

 

Thanks for the interest and questions. 

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