Re: Engine compartment fire suppression system
Reply #6 –
While Most Fire Suppression Products out there, are good, none are better at a reflash, nor complete Oxygen depletion, as AFFF Foam, products, IMHO! Having seen, first hand, aircraft fires a few times, as a First Responder, unfortunately in my time while actually working on Flight Lines, and seeing how that Foam works as it does, without residual effects, etc.! I know I trust it the most! Even the new Halon replacements which do work for an initial fire, does not stick around to also protect from a reflash! We had Both Bottles near every Aircraft, when we launched, and used Halon, which put the fire down Immediately without hesitation, but without AFFF Foam would reflash as soon as it dissipated! With Heat still present in abundance, and full fuel tanks you don't want that condition. So arguably even the replacement Halon products lack the effectiveness of AFFF Foam! The public, for the Most part, do not even know about Foam, as it is expensive, and many are not ready to spend the extra money on it! Let's just say, the Military and Aircraft Industry rely on it, almost exclusively, for a reason! Here is what is stated in that very First Link from the OP, above!
"Fire Fight Products offers a complete line of supplemental Foam automatic deploy as well as hand held units for the RV and automotive community. Many times only available for professional, municipal and military application, the end consumer can now have access and benefit from this new hi-tech fire suppressant at a cost that will pleasantly surprise you".
"For use in open compartments such as motor and generator compartments as well as use in hand held extinguishers for dash, galley grease & BBQ grill fires, you now can have technology on your side. Starting at $25 for our aerosol foam hand held manual deploy container, you can safely fight fire.'
Those are NOT empty claims or gimmicks folks! The truth is this stuff works! Demand AFFF for your best protection, available!