Methyl bromide fire extinguisher

[lssah2025]

Got these out of the UK recently, reproduction, but will do the part instead of having a 500 quid extinguisher stolen from your vehicle.

Adrian, I might need a few brackets for the HAC, will check the spares to see, if not I might grab two anyway.

[Douglas Greville]

Isaah

You say 500 quid fire extinguisher? Ebay sale was 619 quid and it was empty at that - ouch!

See attached photo for one of the 3 genuine ones I have.

Adrian - can I please have some detailed photos of the buckle/retaining clamp device for the extinguisher mount?

Regards
Doug

[Russell Boaler]

I've seen two different styles of tops on these extinguishers, the normal tapered top version and a stepped top as per the attached. Does anyone know what the difference is? Is it just different manufacturers? I've seen both types detailed in the Daimler Armoured Car manuals that I have. I'm looking for the top part off one of these extinguishers (tapered version) if anyone has a spare one going.

[tankbarrell]

Originally Posted by Douglas Greville

Adrian - can I please have some detailed photos of the buckle/retaining clamp device for the extinguisher mount?

Regards
Doug

I'll email you the drawings Doug.

[Perry Kitson]

As I will be needing two for the Sexton, I am thinking about doing a run of non functioning, reproduction methyl bromide extinguishers. The bottle will be turned from aluminum, and the nozzles will be turned from brass. I will need to do close to 20, as I can only but the aluminum in 20 foot lenghts, and it is $50 per foot. Cost will be around $325 CDN. each. If anyone is interested, let me know.

thanks, Perry

[Jesse Browning]

Any way to have the bottles spun? Solid aluminum is going to be heavy. Jesse.

[tankbarrell]

I looked at doing them using PVC for the bodies and brass for the brass bits.

[Jesse Browning]

I used plastic. I think it was ptfe. All one piece, except for the nozzle, using the lathe and the milling machine. I had to make a sphere cutter first.