Pyrene Fire Extinguishers WW11

[r.morrison]

Gentlemen .....once again looking for some clarification. My experience with WW11 Jeeps and CMP's, Pyrenne Brass Fire Extinguishers have always been part of the equipment attached to the vehicle. I came across a unit from a store going out of business and this unit was mixed with some militaria. Price was extremely right, but the size is what I'm questioning. It's 17 inches long (44 cm). Was this a size used in the military compared to the smaller ones mounted in the above vehicles?? Your comments are appreciated.
Robert

[rob love]

I have seen at least 100 of the various regular size extinguisher at my favorite surplus yard, but do not think I have ever seen the long one like you show.

[r.morrison]

You're right Rob....I've never seen one this long. I bought 2 of them. The second one being the usual size we're used to....but not a Pyreene Brand.
Thanks for your input...Robert

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Those extinguishers were used in the longer wheelbase 60cwt CMPs...

Obviously.....

[r.morrison]

Forgot to mention...it's still FULL! R.

[Chris Suslowicz]

Originally Posted by r.morrison

Forgot to mention...it's still FULL! R.

Yikes!

If it's full of Carbon Tet (tetrachloromethane, CCl4) that's not something you want to keep around, because it does evaporate and is fairly nasty stuff. (If used on a fire you can get carbonyl chloride (Phosgene, COCl2) produced depending on the flame temperature, etc.

Best regards,
Chris.

[r.morrison]

Hi there: Should have included this with the last entry. The six holes on the mounting bracket are as such:
Bottom hole to the middle hole is 6 3/4 inches or 17 cm.
Middle hole to the top hole is 4 5/8 inches or 11.7 cm.
Hope this all helps.
Cheers...Robert

[Scott Cacciamani]

It's too long, Does anyone have a pyrene that says motorcycle type?