BlazeCut

I know there has been many discussions about the BlazeCut product.

https://www.amazon.com/BlazeCut-Auto.../dp/B00D7M3E7O

Just wondering if anyone purchased it and have any photos they can share.

Trying to decide between the 6 foot or 9 foot, leaning towards the 9 foot.

Thanks for sharing your experiences and photos on this.

 

ATLdoghouse has one. He posted a pic. I'll try to find the link. I think he uses the 6ftr.

 

Here you go...
Whole thread...
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/mondial/534196-mondial-fire-question.html

Pic...
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/144968537-post14.html

 

Very cool.

Thanks!

Looks like the 6 foot fits very well. For a few dollars more I may just opt for the 9 footer for a little more protection.

 

It's an interesting product and a good quick fix, BUT the demonstration video did not look like a petrol fire to me.
Petrol fires are explosive and hard to put out. The fire was on top of the engine that probably had an undertray, our engines are very open by the sources of heat ie manifolds. Also the extinguisher is only a short duration before it is spent.
However that said it is in a confined space and might be enough to work, it's certainly easy to use and a quick install. It's better than nothing at all. If I was purchasing I think I'd buy x2 of them and put 1 covering the manifold area and the other on top of the engine as shown. However at that cost you could get a proper fire system.
Anyway food for thought, regards Bell

 

The tube is very stiff and does not easily bend. I'd recommend the 6' length, just my 2 cents.

 

I bought the 6' length and am studying the best way to install it.

I think I am going to loop it around the front of the engine then it will end up over the fuel distribution system at the back of the engine compartment.

I also painted the tube flat black so it will not be so noticeable once installed.

The tube does not like sharp bends so you have to plan the install carefully.

Will report back with pics once I get it installed.

I also bought some fuzzy side Velcro to stick on the tube where it may contact rough surfaces like the grill on the underside of the engine deck lid.

I survived a fire in my Lotus Europa many years ago by bailing out while the car was still moving, so anything that gives me a little more time is valuable to me.
Alden

 

Wow never knew this product existed. I read the earlier thread on fire but didn't see the pics and posts about this product. I recently fixed a gas leak which was on the fuel skid plate (bottom). Simple add on of another hose clamp to the fuel pump but with the pads that sit on that plate as well as grooves it's easy for a small leak to pool up and have sitting gas in it. This won't help much in that case but 1-5 seconds more of a supression to get out of the car can and will save a life or more.

Great "dads" gift for the the holiday and simple extra insurance not only to help save the car but maybe save a life in getting out in time. Just my thoughts.