Insects and fire extinguisher

[Buttanic]

Here in Louisiana there is an insect that likes to build it's mud nest in small holes. I have found the nozzle of the fire extinguisher on the boat plugged solid with mud that will not blow out if the extinguisher is needed. My solution is to put a foam ear plug in the nozzle. It keeps the insects out and will be blown out if the extinguisher is needed. <br /><br />Buttanic

 

[walleyehed]

Re: Insects and fire extinguisher

Another candidate for "Tips and Tricks!"........<br />Good idea!

 

[ndemge]

Re: Insects and fire extinguisher

Market that Idea!<br /><br />All you have to do is convince fire districts and areas like that that those mud dobbers are a real problem, they write it into code, and they must be in use, then sell the product to all the fire supression companies....<br /><br />2nd thought, don't market it...........

 

[ED21]

Re: Insects and fire extinguisher

I've seen wasps & mud daubers make nests in water intakes & exhaust ports.

 

[Solittle]

Re: Insects and fire extinguisher

Just a short follow up to Ed - - For that reason it is a good idea to test all drain pumps once in a while - - especially the bilge pump. I spent an hour a couple of months ago doing this. I have 3 overboard drains and all were plugged solid.