Only, not many people who understand exactly what triggers such events. So even with preventive measures and actions such as what to do when it happened.
"The cause of fire on the car because of trivial things. Perhaps because of the trivial that most people do not realize or escaped their attention, "said Anthony Kelvin, safety riding instructor at the famous tire company when we met in Jakarta on Thursday (9 / 12).
According to Anthony, the evidence so far shows a car fire in the ground water does not only occur in lower-middle-class cars only. Luxury class cars that burn also can not be counted with your fingers.
"The cause of the fire was the same, electrical systems, hoses or connections that are not neat, leaking fuel, until the engine overheated," he asserted.
Here are some possible causes of fires as well as tips on how to handle it, according to Anthony:
1. Make sure the spark plug wires do not peel
One of the causes are often cited as the cause for this is kebarakan car, the problem of spark plug wires. Understandably, the spark plug is lighter components used in the engine combustion process engine.
When the cable is peeling or leaking, then the sparks generated by a spark could spread everywhere. While in the engine room-temperature heat and sometimes there are spills or droplets of lubricating oil or other easily ignited the fire.
"Therefore, at least once a week to do inspections. Especially if going to travel long distances make sure this section is completely safe, "suggested Anthony.
2. Avoid by-pass the electrical connections
In emergency situations or lazy to sort out the electricity cable connections, people often make a connection shortcut or by pass (usually people called jumpers) fuse with a wire or cable. In fact, people do not know exactly the capability or capacity of the cable.
If it turns out that cable is not able to deliver large electrical currents, it will melt and cause a fire. The next result is predictable, the fire was going to happen.
When was forced because the condition is an emergency, so that should make the move then make sure the cable used also has the ability to accommodate large electrical currents. When you have reached a goal or find a garage, immediately repair the electrical system.
But a wise step is, routinely checking electrical systems regularly and thoroughly for prevention. Although there are no symptoms whatsoever, if you're into garage pengecekana sempatkan to perform the following electrical system wires.
"It takes time, but safety and security is much more important," said Anthony.
3. Do not underestimate the connection hose
Another part is also often forgotten is the connection in a pipe or hose in the engine room. Whatever the type and function of the hose or pipe it should be noted. Strive to regularly check the connections.
One thing to remember, do not let it leak clamp connection devices. Although not sprinkle fire or high-voltage gas, but because it is at the engine room which is actually at a lower temperature heat, hose or pipe burst.
"Because the air pressure in the hose tube or pipe that can grow tall due to hot temperatures. It is conceivable, in a cramped space with a big boost air pressure would explode, "said Anthony.
As a result of the explosion could cause friction between the components in the engine room and potentially cause a fire.
Especially if the hose or pipe is a hose or pipe that is connected to fuel lines, such as fuel filter, fuel pump, and so forth.
4. Take care of bearings or bearing
Another thing people often forget is to check the bearing or bearings that are open, such as adjusting the level of tension bearing V-Belt. Make sure the bearings are in proper condition as it should, V-Belt is loose and not too tense.
Ask for clarification and certainty to the mechanic who set up or install the device, that the V-Belt has been installed perfectly. Following his bearing condition.
"Because if the bearing is not perfect, there will be gesekana that should not happen. As a result, the device was heated up and when it has the potential to continuously generate sparks, "said Antonius.
5. Check the radiator water
Other causes are an overheating engine radiator water due to run out. Indeed, not merely because the radiator is spewing flames. But because the engine is too hot cause some components in the engine room made of rubber, plastic, or other flammable materials melt.
If it happened in a long time, can cause a fire. Because melt plastic or rubber which is very easy to burn. Even then no perciakan fire, but from other components which touch the hot temperatures could ignite a fire.
Because of that, check the radiator water before the car is used is highly recommended. Do not just based on the theory. For example, water radiator on the new machine reduced within a few weeks or in months.
"Because of theory with facts, such as temperature or climatic conditions may differ greatly," added Anthony.
6. Do not panic and provide poison fire
If you experience when your car on the street, do not panic. Pull off the road immediately and shut down the machine, pull the lever at the same time a car hood.
When the fire has not burned but still a cloud of smoke quickly open the hood of the car and let happen cooling. After that take barangt important things in the car and immediately away from the car ..
When a spark has occurred, then immediately do the spraying of poison or fire extinguishers. Spray until the fire was extinguished, and then allow it to really cool car and call the traffic officers.
One thing you should remember you should equip your car with poison tube fire or fire department.
Those are some causes of fire in the car and step anticipation. Hopefully useful.
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