Fire Suppression Install Video

Fire Suppression Systems
When it comes to race safety, it doesn’t pay to take chances.

Stuff like harnesses, roll bar padding, ignition cutoff switches, and fire suppression systems may not be glamorous, but your life may well depend on them. That’s why we’re going to give you some handy tips on how to choose and install a fire suppression system in your race vehicle.

Many race sanctioning bodies require some type of fire suppression system. If yours doesn’t, we’d still recommend you have one if you’re running something faster than a 14-second bracket car.

The key is choosing the right one for your application.

Start by looking at your race sanctioning body and class rules. Are you required to have a fire suppression system on-board? Does it need to be SFI or FIA certified? And what are the specific requirements for mounting, bottle size, and chemical agent type?

Choosing Your Agent
The most widely used agents in fire suppression systems are:

Dupont FE36: This is DuPont’s SFI-approved replacement for Halon. Unlike Halon, it doesn’t contain any ozone-depleting chemicals and has a lower toxicity than Halon. FE36 offers similar performance to traditional Halon, but it takes quite a bit more FE36 to do the job. For that reason, you may need to use a larger extinguisher bottle compared to a Halon system. Still, many manufacturers are moving to the FE36 agent, which is also friendly to electronics. Please fell free to email us at support@uzbasicmotorsports.com and we will be more then happy to assist you with your questions and find you a system most suited for your application.
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