21-01-2020, 11:02 AM
From the number of incidents, this would seem to be an important topic. I have had one fire that went out when I isolated the battery, but an extinguisher might well have been necessary.
In terms of type, the advice on-line seems to be to carry a dry powder extinguisher? e.g. "According to the RAC, the best type of car fire extinguisher uses dry powder and has a rating of BC or ABC. The extinguisher should also carry the BS Kitemark to prove its certification, as well as a CE Mark." Another option might be a foam extinguisher?
The recommended weight for a (small) car seems to be 1 or 2 kg.
In terms of type, the advice on-line seems to be to carry a dry powder extinguisher? e.g. "According to the RAC, the best type of car fire extinguisher uses dry powder and has a rating of BC or ABC. The extinguisher should also carry the BS Kitemark to prove its certification, as well as a CE Mark." Another option might be a foam extinguisher?
The recommended weight for a (small) car seems to be 1 or 2 kg.