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The recent fire extinguisher discussion in Broski's thread made me realize I put this off for far too long. The Element extinguishers are popular, but I'd want one as a backup and not the main unit since they're not very efficient outdoors when there is any sort of breeze.
So I knew I'd need a pressurized unit. Regular extinguishers are cool, but then I came across the Rusoh Eliminator. It has a separate co2 cartridge which means it's not pressurized until you need it (push down on yellow lever to puncture the cartridge and pressurized the tank). Because it's not constantly pressurized, you don't have to worry about it losing charge. It can also be self-serviced with a new cartridge and fresh agent. There's also a wheel on the bottom that spins an auger in the canister to help keep the powder fluffed. It's a really slick design.
To mount the unit I used their marine bracket. I welded a small plate to my 4x4Labs cargo basket and bolted it to that. Worked great in this empty space next to my fridge. I don't like the idea of having my main extinguisher this far out of reach so I'm thinking of adding an Element in the front cabin, or perhaps a 2.5lb Rusoh.
Painted my rear bumper after 5yrs of raw steel and added some flair.
Also took the truck to the grand opening of my buddy's shop, Stellar Built.
And won some free stuff in a raffle
So I knew I'd need a pressurized unit. Regular extinguishers are cool, but then I came across the Rusoh Eliminator. It has a separate co2 cartridge which means it's not pressurized until you need it (push down on yellow lever to puncture the cartridge and pressurized the tank). Because it's not constantly pressurized, you don't have to worry about it losing charge. It can also be self-serviced with a new cartridge and fresh agent. There's also a wheel on the bottom that spins an auger in the canister to help keep the powder fluffed. It's a really slick design.
To mount the unit I used their marine bracket. I welded a small plate to my 4x4Labs cargo basket and bolted it to that. Worked great in this empty space next to my fridge. I don't like the idea of having my main extinguisher this far out of reach so I'm thinking of adding an Element in the front cabin, or perhaps a 2.5lb Rusoh.
Painted my rear bumper after 5yrs of raw steel and added some flair.
Also took the truck to the grand opening of my buddy's shop, Stellar Built.
And won some free stuff in a raffle