N.O.S. Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Finally I have found some old style CO2 extinguishers approximating to the U.S. WW2 pattern - these are 6" diameter which are a perfect fit for the Diamond T 969 etc running board brackets. Overall height over top of lever is 27 1/2". The added advantage of these 5kg refurbished units is that they are useable. What I am looking for now is a couple of the larger size - 6 3/4" diameter (see 3rd pic) - if anyone can help please let me know! Larger type - can anyone help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 Here is an amazing local find at a recent Suffolk car boot sale - a USAAF marked extinguisher. I never knew they had their own extinguishers. Found by Roy Baker of White 666 fame: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhound32122 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 i am looking for the bracket and extinguisher to go on my 969A if you know of one cheers sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana and Jackie Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 CO2 Extinguishers are dangerous in confined spaces - asphyxiating. BCF are now banned (in everyday use apart from aircraft and military) Diana Finally I have found some old style CO2 extinguishers approximating to the U.S. WW2 pattern - these are 6" diameter which are a perfect fit for the Diamond T 969 etc running board brackets. Overall height over top of lever is 27 1/2". The added advantage of these 5kg refurbished units is that they are useable. What I am looking for now is a couple of the larger size - 6 3/4" diameter (see 3rd pic) - if anyone can help please let me know! [ATTACH=CONFIG]106662[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]106661[/ATTACH] Larger type - can anyone help? [ATTACH=CONFIG]106663[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Cubed Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Is the bigger one not re-usable or would it not stand filling, could you get a fire extinguisher company to have a look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) R3 - possibly, but that is a WW2 vintage extinguisher, and I'm looking for a couple more (or a similar new type) as part of a MV restoration, not for use. The refurbished DT sized ones (not WW2 but relatively recent manufacture, maybe 10+ years old - CO2 units now seem to be smaller diameter and wrong shape) are intended as cosmetic accessories - being a very close approximation to the original style, but happen to have the advantage of being capable of use. Sam - the brackets are very scarce and I've only come across one original extinguisher for sale, and that was in USA (hence these look-alikes). Edited August 7, 2015 by N.O.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.O.S. Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) Seems a good time to bump the thread below - some useful information hidden away on on HMVF! http://hmvf.co.uk/forumvb/showthread.php?399-Fire-extinguishers Edited August 8, 2015 by N.O.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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