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Seaworthiness ?
No doubt about that.
Cheers MC Peter Wiley wrote: Not more than once.... I've had the pleasure of putting out a fire from a 45kg cylinder when the pressure release valve had triggered, and one from a 4" main with a pipe flange rupture. Both under controlled conditions as part of my training. It takes 2 people to snuff one of these, you can't do it alone and you definitely can't do it with a fire extinguisher. Takes a full sized fire hose. Fires on ships are one of the worst things that can happen. Peter Wiley In article , The_navigator© wrote: No **** sherlock. Has anyone ever tackled an explosion with an extinguisher? Cheers MC Simple Simon wrote: An alcohol fire is easier to put out than a gas explosion. Careless people will muck up anything. Statistics showing that fact should not daunt a careful sailor. A careful sailor makes sure fires don't start in the first place. This is easy with alcohol but harder with explosive gas. A smart man chooses danger he can control over danger that controls him. S.Simon Donals Dilemma wrote in message ... On Tue, 2 Dec 2003 20:48:36 -0500, "Simple Simon" wrote: I've seen several pictures of such explosions and that is the main reason I will not have heavier than air gas on my boat. Alcohol is more expensive but it is more safe and safety is my prime consideration as it should be with any sensible man. S.Simon There are actually far more alcohol fires on boats than LPG explosions. http://www.practical-sailor.com/news...90Letters3.pdf It's dangerous because people think its safe! Oz1...of the 3 twins. I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you. |
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