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Fulvia / Re: Fire Extinguisher

« Last post by waterman42 on Today at 08:51:28 AM »

Not sure what to advise about chimney fire but for your bbq I'd think you'd be better with a fire blanket (like you might / should have in your kitchen?), cheaper for single use than the firestick.

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Fulvia / Re: Fire Extinguisher

« Last post by Paul69 on Today at 07:52:43 AM »

I've never been a member or accessed a Forum before joining the club.  I can now see and appreciate the benefits in the sharing of knowledge, information and ideas.

I will be purchasing a Fire Stick for the house, as in the past the BBQ got a little out of control, and we also had a chimney fire when a nest went up in flames.

Thank you all!

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Fulvia / Re: Fuel hose reminder

« Last post by peteracs on Yesterday at 07:50:56 PM »

For the record I used Cohline on the Spider in 2021 and no noticeable degradation so far. I have mainly used E5 however.

Peter

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Fulvia / Re: Fuel hose reminder

« Last post by Ics19 on Yesterday at 07:35:17 PM »

As @peteracs says, R9 specification is what you need as it has a quantifiable low permeation rating (15g/m2/day) so is ideal for long term E5/10/15 usage.  I believe that to meet the spec, the hose requires at least a secondary FKM inner layer, in combination with the standard NBR outer that lesser grade hoses are made from completely. Other layers may also be used. I'd be wary of any auction site hose that claims to be R9 but is all NBR. If you stick to the offerings of the three main players you'll be fine i.e. Cohline, Codan or Gates.

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Fulvia / Re: Fuel hose reminder

« Last post by peteracs on Yesterday at 03:07:04 PM »

Hi Simon

Also curious what brand of hose you used and the spec (R9 compatible?)

Peter

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Fulvia / Re: Fuel hose reminder

« Last post by Parisien on Yesterday at 01:55:29 PM »

Simon, did you replace with the same "resistant" type hose, or an upgrade?

P

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Fulvia / Fuel hose reminder

« Last post by simonandjuliet on Yesterday at 01:33:35 PM »

Posted on Fulvia, because more people look at this page than any other (? controversial ?) and because it was on my berlina, however this will apply to many of our cars

Using the GT berlina for a French rally tomorrow, so took her out of the garage earlier and could smell petrol ..... looked underneath where my starting pump is mounted and all the petrol pipes were cracked and there was a leak.

I replaced these with new, supposedly Ethanol-friendly pipes less than 2 years ago but they have just not lasted. Checked the others under the bonnet and same thing

All replaced again from fresh stock of pipes, but a reminder to everyone to check the fuel pipes regularly because with this evil ethanol petrol, they don't last like they used to !!

PS I also carry a firestick-type extinguisher

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Fulvia / Re: Fire Extinguisher

« Last post by Parisien on Yesterday at 01:14:48 PM »

Useful little video

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.facebook.com/FireSafetyStick/videos/how-to-use-the-fire-safety-stick-extinguisheras-any-other-fire-safety-product-un/1594486505322921/&ved=2ahUKEwjfp8_r_pKUAxUJQ0EAHXNcKW0QwqsBegQIQxAB&usg=AOvVaw2E5H1m4-Iz4kyuBTuzloz2

P

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Fulvia / Re: Fire Extinguisher

« Last post by Neil on Yesterday at 10:28:59 AM »

I have mounted a Firestick under the glovebox with the clip provided it is easily accessible but discreetly hidden too, if that helps you find a suitable location to mount it.

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Fulvia / Re: Fire Extinguisher

« Last post by Paul69 on Yesterday at 09:44:15 AM »

Thanks everyone for your replies, all very informative.  I will probably go with drilling the panel and inject some form of protection before installing the bracket / extinguisher.  When I need to replace the extinguisher, if I can't get it refilled / re-pressurised, I will go with the Fire Stick option.