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yel-mel
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Location: Tampa Florida
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 Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2023 12:24 pm Post subject: BLAZE CUT fire system |
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I finally installed a fire suppression system from Blaze Cut. It was a bit tricky to get the hangers in place, but I think it turned out pretty clean.
I hope it works if I ever need it. |
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77kafer
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Location: New Windsor, NY
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| Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2023 12:27 pm Post subject: Re: BLAZE CUT fire system |
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LOOKS GOOD.
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Semper_Dad
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| Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2023 4:11 pm Post subject: Re: BLAZE CUT fire system |
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Nice install. But did it require drilling holes in the sheetmetal?
I'd like to see some design that mounts to the decklid that utilizes the slots in the decklid reinforcement panel. But then again, I'd worry about setting the thing off by slamming the decklid too hard.
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yel-mel
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| Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2023 6:10 pm Post subject: Re: BLAZE CUT fire system |
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| Yes Semper it did require drilling into the sheet metal for the clamps, however I feel this is the best location. I basically followed how Gene Kisler set his up. Gene has a top notch Thing and some very good knowledge on the subject ( good guy too). A alternative mounting idea could use magnets if you did not want to drill. The problem is the BlazeCut tube is not very flexible and takes something strong to hold it in place once you bend. |
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Hot Rod Harp
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| Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 2:06 pm Post subject: Re: BLAZE CUT fire system |
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yel-mel
What size did you buy? 44" or 6 foot ?
Thank you
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yel-mel
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| Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2024 8:48 am Post subject: Re: BLAZE CUT fire system |
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| 6 foot fits perfect |
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colin_peggy
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| Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 10:28 am Post subject: Re: BLAZE CUT fire system |
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| FYI , I used eight rare earth magnets ( 100 # ) to hold my system in place 2000 miles and 18 months later it hasn’t moved. Plus no drilling. |
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yel-mel
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| Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 1:26 pm Post subject: Re: BLAZE CUT fire system |
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| Wow....that's a strong magnet |
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colin_peggy
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| Posted: Wed Jan 03, 2024 3:05 pm Post subject: Re: BLAZE CUT fire system |
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| I think the rating is excessive for what it actually is but don’t get your skin between the magnet and the metal |
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phillything
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Location: Philadelphia, PA
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| Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2025 10:19 am Post subject: Re: BLAZE CUT fire system |
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Hey colin_peggy (and others), I just put in my blaze cut using 100# rare earth magnets and clamps.. seems pretty solid and required no drilling through the car. It's pretty close to the fan shroud (but not touching)..
Anyone see any reason why I SHOULD NOT run like this?
Thanks
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colin_peggy
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| Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2025 7:02 pm Post subject: Re: BLAZE CUT fire system |
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| Looks almost exactly like my installation and it’s been in place for several years and 5,000 miles . Haven’t moved with those magnets . As you said “ no drilling” . |
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doublecanister
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| Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2025 5:58 am Post subject: Re: BLAZE CUT fire system |
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| Semper_Dad wrote: |
Nice install. But did it require drilling holes in the sheetmetal?
I'd like to see some design that mounts to the decklid that utilizes the slots in the decklid reinforcement panel. But then again, I'd worry about setting the thing off by slamming the decklid too hard. |
I did the decklid mount with magnets back in 2021, at the time I had hand surgery and was no way I could do this easily uncoiled, these blazecuts are rather stiff items, but this is "right outta the box" mounted. So far so good.
There was some questions about it where it was mounted but I believe a fire in the engine compartment with this on the lid or the 'roof' should still melt and do it's job.
Used magnets with 'gorilla tape' on the back to avoid paint scratches, and used 2 of the existing bolt/nuts for the license plate light I believe as extra mounts. It's sturdy, even slamming the lid with my phone recording video inside engine compartment showed it missing everything so - so far so good.
And I angled the gauge for easy read with lid open and it's fairly easy to remove if needed.
Hope this helps,
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