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Any of you in the business have a recommendation for a dependable fire extinguisher that can be mounted to a dozer?
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Mon, Jul 27, 2015 3:49 AM
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Hi cab, I used Amerex extenguishers on my 'dozers for years and still use one now. They are all metal, rechargable, rugged and dependable. I never had a failure or loss of charge. They just flat held up even in our South Texas heat and dust. They are a must have, the cost of a quality extenguisher is nothing compared to the cost of replacing a 'dozer.
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Mon, Jul 27, 2015 4:40 AM
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Hi cab, I used Amerex extenguishers on my 'dozers for years and still use one now. They are all metal, rechargable, rugged and dependable. I never had a failure or loss of charge. They just flat held up even in our South Texas heat and dust. They are a must have, the cost of a quality extenguisher is nothing compared to the cost of replacing a 'dozer.
Good idea to keep a fire ext on your CAT.

I keep a fire ext. on all my machines, mounted in plain site with easy access. Most of mine are older "General" brand. I don't know if they are still in business but the local fire ext guy here claims they are one of the best. Whatever you buy don't get one of the cheap ones with the plastic valves/head. They are usually too small, throw away quality and can't be rebuilt. Get the biggest one you can fit on your machine.

I'm sure some real firemen will chime in here.

good luck

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Mon, Jul 27, 2015 7:58 AM
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Good idea to keep a fire ext on your CAT.

I keep a fire ext. on all my machines, mounted in plain site with easy access. Most of mine are older "General" brand. I don't know if they are still in business but the local fire ext guy here claims they are one of the best. Whatever you buy don't get one of the cheap ones with the plastic valves/head. They are usually too small, throw away quality and can't be rebuilt. Get the biggest one you can fit on your machine.

I'm sure some real firemen will chime in here.

good luck

Biggastractor
Yeah until I get my engine enclosure situation squared away, my brushwork in this 100+ degree heat is a real risky business. Thanks for feedback.
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Mon, Jul 27, 2015 8:33 AM
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Yeah until I get my engine enclosure situation squared away, my brushwork in this 100+ degree heat is a real risky business. Thanks for feedback.
For what it's worth,

A good quality ABC extinguisher Class A = ordinary combustibles like wood paper & cloth, Class B = combustible & flammable liquids & Class C = energized electrical equipment fires is a must. I would not even think of any extinguisher less than 5lbs and lean more toward 10lbs. Now having said that, a dry chemical extinguisher is a great tool if used correctly.

I also keep at minimum 1 - 2.5 gallon Class A pressurized water extinguisher (which is easily recharged with a water hose and air compressor) handy and usually I try for 2 to be on hand or near by because after the fire is knocked down by the dry chemical the water will soak and cool what was burning.

I usually end up with brush, leaves and such wedged somewhere in the engine area of the tractor and do not shut it down for the day until most if not all is removed so something can't get going after I leave the machine. If in doubt dump the water extinguisher in the area of build up and recharge the extinguisher when I get back to the shop, or home.
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