Automatic Fire Extinguisher

[TwinTip]

Did anyone get the option for the automatic fire extinguisher? I somewhere read that there is a guage for this and it seems to be installed on the right side of the console.

If anyone got this option, would you mind posting some pictures of the console (if there is actually a guage for it) or inside the engine box (if you can see the nozzles)?

Thanks.

[AbunDiga909]

You are right about everything except the part about the guage. It really isn't a "guage," more of a simple piece of plactic w/ FireBoy's logo, a light indicating if its working or not, and then some text. It does fill up the space to the right of the dash well.

The pic. of the engine shows the top part of the extinguisher, and it isn't much longer than you can see, maybe about 6" more at most. Good to have and not need.

Just warning the normal size of the pics are really large, so be patient when you click on the first two to view the "guage" better. Hope this helps.

[redelf75]

A hand held extingusher is required Connecticut regardless of the Fireboy system. So better check with your local authorities before investing if you're trying to fulfill that requirement.

[TwinTip]

Thanks AbunDiga. I am barely able to see light on the pictures of the dash but got to see the extinguisher one the engine. You are right, this is one of those things that is good to have and not need.

[NautiqueJeff]

Here you go...

[b2]

Some picture of a fireboy installation on a ski 196 from 2003

[TwinTip]

Nice, thanks. Is this something that can be purchased as an aftermarket and then installed on any model? I'll do a search under Fireboy.

[TwinTip]

Here it is: http://www.fireboy-xintex.com/

If anyone is interested in purchasing one, you will need to know the volume inside the engine box. One has to select the the model that meets or exceeds this volume.

[TwinTip]

Interesting. If I understand correctly how this system works, at 175 degrees the fire extinguisher discharges. I assume that this is regardless of whether there is a fire or not.

I wonder what the temperature inside the engine box is when operating the engine under normal temperatures, adding in the sun plus a very hot location? Also, how much of a temperature difference is there should the engine overheat.

I was able to find some sites that sell the basic system (including the warning "guage" shown on this post) for around $159.00 (this was for a system that covers 75 cu.ft.). The price goes up as the volume of the engine compartment or bilge increases.

You can also buy accessories for the system, like an audible alarm.