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<blockquote data-quote="Nigel Wellings" data-source="post: 7518762" data-attributes="member: 142724"><p>I did a lot of research 2-3 years ago into fitting automatic fire extinguishment systems on combines having had combine burn out .There are a number of systems available that look fairly good,but cost around £5-6k. Easily justified on new machine. In the end I came to the conclusion that the best idea was a compressed air system fitted around the engine bay and also covering some of the hydraulics.</p><p>Cost is much lower and hopefully prevents build up of dust/debris that causes fire in first place. We had a more basic compressed air system on a New Holland TF78 20-25 years ago, that worked perfectly well. Cannot understand why latest combine manufacturers will not fit them? I think there is an element of concern that if one manufacturer fits them they are admitting they have a fire problem, which is rubbish. Also think every fire leads to a new sale, are they really bothered. The hassle factor associated with a mid season combine fire is huge, sourcing a hired machine/ contractor, potential down time in catchy weather and although Insurance pays some of these costs you often end up out of pocket somewhere. If a 3 season old machine goes up in smoke, tend to replace with new which means you have an unbudgeted extra replacement cost.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nigel Wellings, post: 7518762, member: 142724"] I did a lot of research 2-3 years ago into fitting automatic fire extinguishment systems on combines having had combine burn out .There are a number of systems available that look fairly good,but cost around £5-6k. Easily justified on new machine. In the end I came to the conclusion that the best idea was a compressed air system fitted around the engine bay and also covering some of the hydraulics. Cost is much lower and hopefully prevents build up of dust/debris that causes fire in first place. We had a more basic compressed air system on a New Holland TF78 20-25 years ago, that worked perfectly well. Cannot understand why latest combine manufacturers will not fit them? I think there is an element of concern that if one manufacturer fits them they are admitting they have a fire problem, which is rubbish. Also think every fire leads to a new sale, are they really bothered. The hassle factor associated with a mid season combine fire is huge, sourcing a hired machine/ contractor, potential down time in catchy weather and although Insurance pays some of these costs you often end up out of pocket somewhere. If a 3 season old machine goes up in smoke, tend to replace with new which means you have an unbudgeted extra replacement cost. [/QUOTE]
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