Zero-Five-Two Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I'm looking to acquire a couple of Military pattern Foam Fire Extinguishers to fit on the back of my tanker. Like the ones on the front of this beauty Standard British Army issue 2.5 gallon. Once upon a time every unit had hundreds of them in offices, workshops, stores etc. I would have thought there would be loads of them in various surplus places, but so far none have come to light. Anybody seen any around, or know where I may find a pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 If you have no luck beforehand Rob a trawl through the trade stands at somewhere like the W&P show might pay dividends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share Posted February 28, 2017 Oh, you can bet on that Neil, I'll also be doing autojumbles, antique fairs and even car boot sales. You never know what you'll find, I've done some of my best shopping at these sort of events. That said, if you also put the word out on forums such as this, half the world is then out there looking for you as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatchFuzee Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 If you search "vintage fire extinguisher" on eBay, there are several that look similar to the ones in your photo but they would need spraying as they are red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero-Five-Two Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 Yeah, thanks for that, been and had a look and there is a couple that are only in Romford too so not too far to collect either. Quick coat of paint and they would do nicely as looky likey ones. Eventually I would like to find the proper foam ones, as I found a box of powder charge refill packs for them in one of the tool lockers. It would be nice to have actual working ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtistsRifles Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Another thought occurs - have you considered giving Withams a ring? They dispose of shed loads of MoD kit and may have a few tucked away somewhere. Although not likely to be the cheapest option...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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