My experience with fire came at an early age. My earliest recollection in the 60s was in the township, when I was about 8 years old and playing with a lion box full of fire matches and almost burning our house down, fortunately my father was at home to stop the fire from spreading through the backyard.
Fire is a recurring theme and refrain in many of my writings, storytelling and published material, where images such as flame, light , blaze and even a smile are compared to a "lamp turned up bright", where I use the element as a natural although often destructive force. Because these images awaken simple yet deeply rooted emotional and physical memories in me.
During the late 80s, three close University friends of mine, died in a car accident which caught fire on impact. Coming to terms with this experience was difficult and life changing.
Last week, I attended a number of exhibitions in New Zealand, that included the amazing Blue Planet and the widely acclaimed Ron Mueck sculptures. But I also (had to) attend an open exhibition of the New Zealand Fire & Rescue Department, showing off their fire trucks, technology, skills, training, gear, equipment and discipline. I was impressed.
Two things got my attention and made me realise I may have missed my vocation in life. One was a fire truck with all sorts of electronics; thermal imagery and plenty of gauges and buttons to press and a huge fire warning poster on a truck, of fire match sticks outlining a coffin. This poster inspired this thread and I hope you find it useful.
My allertness sharpened even more and so were my barriers. Revo was quite surprised when I gave him a fire extinguisher as a gift, a year ago.:wave: I am fanatical about this or should I admit, paranoid. Every second room in my house has a fire extinguisher and the garage...well what can I say enough to douse all my online flamers.
Here are some of those pix:
I have now made the point that I take fire safety very seriously so let me introduce the Fire Stryker Extinguisher.
The package arrived by courier within a day from ordering.
I qoute from the (ubuntufire health fire and safety) website.
"Fire Stryker is the ideal tool for fire fighting in your home, office, car, boat, caravan, workshop or anywhere.
Fire Stryker is SAMSA approved for a three year period for recreational vessels and boats, requires no annual service, is compact and ultra-portable, practical and lightweight, is environmentally friendly and leaves no residue when used to extinguish a fire.
Why Fire Stryker?
•Requires NO maintenance
•Compact, ultra portable
•Practical, lightweight
•Unlimited shelf life
•Leaves no residue
•Non-corrosive, non-toxic
•Environment friendly
Fire Stryker is a recognised and certified product:
•RINA Italian Naval Registry
•BAM German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing
•AFITI Spanish Association for the Promotion of Fire Research and Safety Technology
•SABS South African Bureau of Standards
•United States of America and internationally patented
•SAMSA South African Maritime Safety Authority"
"The Fire Stryker flame inhibitor is a simple and easy way to ensure that you are prepared in the event of a fire in your home, your office or your vehicle. It weighs far less than a conventional fire extinguisher and can operate for longer. Small and light weight, the Fire Stryker is environmentally friendly and can safely be stored for easy access in an emergency."
Fire Stryker is available in 4 products:
A. 25 Second Household - weighs 230 grams
B. 50 Second Professional - weighs 275 grams
C. 100 Second Industrial - weighs 550 grams
D. 100 Second Marine - weighs 1 Kilogram
Here is a picture of the Household Fire Stryker for home and vehicle use:
The Professional Fire Stryker:
Compare the two with the current fire extinguisher in my car and I think you know who will win the argument.
The weight comparisons are in the text above but it is all the dimensions which will make the Fire Stryker the preferred choice for all racing enthusiasts.
A view from the top of the Fire Stryker:
Think about all the installation possibilities in your car and home:
Or this great spot:
For those in the know there are some go-fast-gadgets at exactly this same spot.:mmm:
There is also this accessible view and tightly held down with velcro strips:
Or you can locate it in the boot:
Or in the glovebox:
You can remove the clamp if not needed and replace with velcro pieces:
In my 120d...the old and the new:
How does it all work?
The instructions are clearly explained on the Fire Stryker and I have to say I have not tested it but followed the Youtube videos on the product. Perhaps we can test one at our next BMW Club get together?
1. Hold by the handle:
2. Remove and discard the top protection cap:
3. Remove the bottom end cap from the lower part of the handle:
4. With the inner part of the bottom end cap that you just removed, strike the black tip (in the front) to ignite. Discharge begins immediately.
Video clip of the Fire Stryker in action:
The Fire Stryker vs the traditional Fire Extinguisher:
Where to buy?
You can get these Fire Strykers for a reasonable price from R340 to R640 for the 100 Second Marine from:
http://ubuntufire.co.za/
You can also get these products from Rennzport. Visit our exhibition on the 28 November 2010 at the Lord of the Blings Custom Motorshow at the Goodhope Centre to see these up close and personal in our cars.
Warning:
This is not a DIY and you buy this product at your own risk and discretion.
Fire is a recurring theme and refrain in many of my writings, storytelling and published material, where images such as flame, light , blaze and even a smile are compared to a "lamp turned up bright", where I use the element as a natural although often destructive force. Because these images awaken simple yet deeply rooted emotional and physical memories in me.
During the late 80s, three close University friends of mine, died in a car accident which caught fire on impact. Coming to terms with this experience was difficult and life changing.
Last week, I attended a number of exhibitions in New Zealand, that included the amazing Blue Planet and the widely acclaimed Ron Mueck sculptures. But I also (had to) attend an open exhibition of the New Zealand Fire & Rescue Department, showing off their fire trucks, technology, skills, training, gear, equipment and discipline. I was impressed.
Two things got my attention and made me realise I may have missed my vocation in life. One was a fire truck with all sorts of electronics; thermal imagery and plenty of gauges and buttons to press and a huge fire warning poster on a truck, of fire match sticks outlining a coffin. This poster inspired this thread and I hope you find it useful.
My allertness sharpened even more and so were my barriers. Revo was quite surprised when I gave him a fire extinguisher as a gift, a year ago.:wave: I am fanatical about this or should I admit, paranoid. Every second room in my house has a fire extinguisher and the garage...well what can I say enough to douse all my online flamers.
Here are some of those pix:
I have now made the point that I take fire safety very seriously so let me introduce the Fire Stryker Extinguisher.
The package arrived by courier within a day from ordering.
I qoute from the (ubuntufire health fire and safety) website.
"Fire Stryker is the ideal tool for fire fighting in your home, office, car, boat, caravan, workshop or anywhere.
Fire Stryker is SAMSA approved for a three year period for recreational vessels and boats, requires no annual service, is compact and ultra-portable, practical and lightweight, is environmentally friendly and leaves no residue when used to extinguish a fire.
Why Fire Stryker?
•Requires NO maintenance
•Compact, ultra portable
•Practical, lightweight
•Unlimited shelf life
•Leaves no residue
•Non-corrosive, non-toxic
•Environment friendly
Fire Stryker is a recognised and certified product:
•RINA Italian Naval Registry
•BAM German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing
•AFITI Spanish Association for the Promotion of Fire Research and Safety Technology
•SABS South African Bureau of Standards
•United States of America and internationally patented
•SAMSA South African Maritime Safety Authority"
"The Fire Stryker flame inhibitor is a simple and easy way to ensure that you are prepared in the event of a fire in your home, your office or your vehicle. It weighs far less than a conventional fire extinguisher and can operate for longer. Small and light weight, the Fire Stryker is environmentally friendly and can safely be stored for easy access in an emergency."
Fire Stryker is available in 4 products:
A. 25 Second Household - weighs 230 grams
B. 50 Second Professional - weighs 275 grams
C. 100 Second Industrial - weighs 550 grams
D. 100 Second Marine - weighs 1 Kilogram
Here is a picture of the Household Fire Stryker for home and vehicle use:
The Professional Fire Stryker:
Compare the two with the current fire extinguisher in my car and I think you know who will win the argument.
The weight comparisons are in the text above but it is all the dimensions which will make the Fire Stryker the preferred choice for all racing enthusiasts.
A view from the top of the Fire Stryker:
Think about all the installation possibilities in your car and home:
Or this great spot:
For those in the know
there are some go-fast-gadgets at exactly this same spot.:mmm:There is also this accessible view and tightly held down with velcro strips:
Or you can locate it in the boot:
Or in the glovebox:
You can remove the clamp if not needed and replace with velcro pieces:
In my 120d...the old and the new:
How does it all work?
The instructions are clearly explained on the Fire Stryker and I have to say I have not tested it but followed the Youtube videos on the product. Perhaps we can test one at our next BMW Club get together?
1. Hold by the handle:
2. Remove and discard the top protection cap:
3. Remove the bottom end cap from the lower part of the handle:
4. With the inner part of the bottom end cap that you just removed, strike the black tip (in the front) to ignite. Discharge begins immediately.
Video clip of the Fire Stryker in action:
The Fire Stryker vs the traditional Fire Extinguisher:
Where to buy?
You can get these Fire Strykers for a reasonable price from R340 to R640 for the 100 Second Marine from:
http://ubuntufire.co.za/
You can also get these products from Rennzport. Visit our exhibition on the 28 November 2010 at the Lord of the Blings Custom Motorshow at the Goodhope Centre to see these up close and personal in our cars.
Warning:
This is not a DIY and you buy this product at your own risk and discretion.
