FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
( number of products: 28 )Race car fire extinguishers in this section come in two forms: Sparco handheld extinguishers, including AFFF foam and powder versions, and plumbed-in extinguisher systems with electric or mechanical activation. OMP supplies the parts used to install and service a system, such as brackets, nozzles, tubing and connectors, along with a battery master switch.
Handheld extinguishers and plumbed-in systems
A handheld extinguisher is a self-contained bottle that the driver or crew discharge by hand. A plumbed-in system, also known as a fire suppression system, has a fixed bottle connected by tubing to nozzles in the cockpit and engine bay. The extinguishant reaches the fire while the driver is still in the seat.
Plumbed-in systems are triggered in one of two ways. An electric system is fired through a control box and push button switches. A mechanical system uses a pull cable running inside a cable sheath. An exterior push button switch lets the system be set off from outside the car, and OMP also offers a cover for this type of switch.
The OMP extinguisher parts cover the rest of the installation, whether you are fitting a new system or rebuilding an existing one:
- tubing, L and T connectors, straight connections and reduction fittings for routing the line
- nozzles that discharge the extinguishant
- brackets in several sizes for mounting the bottle
- an anti-torpedo adapter
A battery master switch isolates the battery and cuts the electrical circuit in an emergency. Switches of this kind are grouped under kill switches.
Other cockpit safety equipment is in the neighbouring sections. These include seats, which are usually chosen together with harnesses, and the rest of the car equipment range.
All products at Top Racing Shop are original, officially licensed merchandise, from a complete system down to a single connector. Top Racing Shop has 20 years of experience in motorsport and ships worldwide.
Should I choose a foam or powder fire extinguisher for a race car?
AFFF foam forms a film over burning fuel that helps stop it reigniting, and it is easier to clean up afterwards. Powder knocks flames down quickly on many types of fire, but its fine residue gets into wiring and engine components and takes time to remove. Your championship's rules may also decide which type you can use.
Does a race fire extinguisher need FIA homologation?
That depends on the event. Championships run under FIA rules state which cars must carry a plumbed-in system, a handheld extinguisher or both, and whether the equipment has to be homologated. Track days and some club series have looser requirements. Check the technical regulations of your series first, then look at the product page for the details of the extinguisher you are considering.