https://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2016/11/close-call-tumbler-catches-on-fire-in-reloading-room/ from AccurateShooter.com Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:01:41 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.26 https://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2016/11/close-call-tumbler-catches-on-fire-in-reloading-room/comment-page-1/#comment-46264 Sun, 28 Dec 2014 18:52:33 +0000 http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/?p=42725#comment-46264 @steve: Within-phase arcs will not actuate overcurrent/overload circuit protection (fuse). Only special arc fault circuit breakers will (and those are pretty new).

]]> https://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2016/11/close-call-tumbler-catches-on-fire-in-reloading-room/comment-page-1/#comment-46260 Sun, 28 Dec 2014 12:48:01 +0000 http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/?p=42725#comment-46260 Be sure to have an extinguisher of ample size. The typical extinguisher is good for about 10 seconds. I have a halon suppression system to install in my basement once my loading room is complete.

]]> https://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2016/11/close-call-tumbler-catches-on-fire-in-reloading-room/comment-page-1/#comment-43056 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 14:14:18 +0000 http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/?p=42725#comment-43056 Make sure to inspect your extinguisher every year. Turn it upside down and then rightside up. You should be able to feel the powder move freely in the extinguisher. If not, it is time to get a new one.

]]> https://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2016/11/close-call-tumbler-catches-on-fire-in-reloading-room/comment-page-1/#comment-40197 Fri, 02 Nov 2012 18:39:49 +0000 http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/?p=42725#comment-40197 wonder why the fuse in the power panel did not burn out?

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