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Sun Jul 23, 2017 10:59 am

I have one on mine and I live in CA desert and have driven in stop an go for a bit in 112 to 120 temps and it was fine. I have also seen a blazecut in jeeps, pick ups etc.

Tue Jan 02, 2018 7:13 pm

For those who have installed this by attaching it to the wire mesh that is underneath the foam on the engine lid, how's it seem? Pretty secure?
I’d hate to have it come loose and land on top of the motor!

Tue Jan 02, 2018 7:14 pm

Quite secure.

Fri Jan 05, 2018 5:07 pm

I agree mine is fine also

Sat Jan 06, 2018 1:40 pm

Hi to all
I had also a kind of concern about the heat just over the engine
Would it be quite let’s say colder or less hot far on the perimeter, attach with tye-rap on the perimeter coolant line ?
Thanks

Sat Jan 06, 2018 2:23 pm

The unit goes off at a sustained 248°F -- that sounds about right to me for 'way too hot, something's wrong'.

I have driven with mine for many miles in 100+ heat - also sat in traffic in those conditions - so far no false positives.

Sat Jan 06, 2018 4:58 pm

Ahwahnee wrote: The unit goes off at a sustained 248°F -- that sounds about right to me for 'way too hot, something's wrong'.

There is an anecdote somewhere on here about one going off in a border crossing waiting line, with predictable results. So unless it was defective or poorly placed (too close to the exhaust? EGTs are higher than 248°F, no?) I wonder how it happened?

Sun Jan 07, 2018 2:41 pm

a little off topic :arrow: mine is in it's winter slumber, sub zero for a few weeks, worrying if this extreme will effect it's performance /longevity :?:

Fri Jun 29, 2018 8:10 am

Just bought the Blazecut 2 meter (6') kit. Searched everywhere and FYI – Small Car has the best price $165 https://smallcar.com/safety/blazecut/blazecut-2-meter-kit.html of course the shipping was $26.52 (to MI). The full price was $191.52.

Amazon cost $200 + $0 s&h w/ prime = $200 total
JOGR $200 + $0 s&h = $200 total
Go Westy $200 + $19.58 s&h = $219.58 total
Doug's Buggs & Bus Depot were out of stock.

Fri Jun 29, 2018 8:56 pm

Can buy them on Amazon now quick easy and got it in about four days.

Fri Jul 06, 2018 5:03 am

Installed mine. Easy Peasy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjOgd6G4Jk8

Mon Jul 23, 2018 10:29 am

What is the longevity for these things/how long before the "meter" on them reads zero? Are they trash after that? About to buy one but just wondering how often I will be replacing it.

Mon Jul 23, 2018 10:34 am

The gauge on mine doesn't read right. I would guess as long as you can see liquid in there, you're good

Mon Jul 23, 2018 11:23 am

tjet wrote: The gauge on mine doesn't read right. I would guess as long as you can see liquid in there, you're good

Doesn't read right in what way?

I guess my secondary question is more along the lines of "why is there a gauge?" Is the tube itself pressurized all the time yet still flexible and the gauge shows how the pressure leaks out over time, rendering the blazecut useless?

Mon Jul 23, 2018 11:29 am

It's not accurate. It will never be unless you know the temp & barometric pressure it was calibrated at (& have a conversion chart). It would be live having a pressure gauge on a Bic lighter or a propane tank on your backyard grill - these's no point. Heavy = burgers; light = going to Home depot for a new bottle. The best way to check it would be to weight it if you cant see it (or the air bubble). That's how similar liquid-gas vessels (for lack of a better term) are checked for leaks or usage - Halon for example. The other way is a float gauge with a magnetic reading (sealed)

Mon Jul 23, 2018 4:13 pm

SyncroButter wrote: tjet wrote: The gauge on mine doesn't read right. I would guess as long as you can see liquid in there, you're good

Doesn't read right in what way?

I guess my secondary question is more along the lines of "why is there a gauge?" Is the tube itself pressurized all the time yet still flexible and the gauge shows how the pressure leaks out over time, rendering the blazecut useless?

The gauge is basically like a dashboard idiot light, it will show you if the Blazecut is good or not. If gauge is showing no pressure, then I wouldn't expect it to do me much good in a fire. I've had mine for at least a few years and last I checked was a few months ago and it was still holding pressure. So yes, the tube holds pressure, while still remaining flexible for the install...

Sun Jul 14, 2019 5:19 am

It's been a year since last post so bumping for visibility. A reminder can't hurt.

Sun Jul 14, 2019 7:16 am

mines still there :arrow: ready for mayhem 8)

Wed Jul 24, 2019 2:49 pm

Mine went off…I guess it was two days ago on a hot highway run. Opened the lid just now to look at something else and it was blown like a circuit breaker.

Activation temp is 250°F/120°C so if there was any doubt this motor has been running hot, I think I can set that aside.

Wed Jul 24, 2019 2:52 pm

I bet that got your attention when it blew. What's the mess/aftermath like? I haven't checked but is it a simple hose off with water deal or does it cause damage that requires more effort to clean up?