Fire extinguishers..

[je25ff]

So I am trying to find the best for my truck, kitchen, and other parts of the house. Can anyone recommend a good brand? I checked Amazon but it can be hit or miss with Amazon reviews sometimes.

 

[sharona]

try tundra, its a one time use but Im told its pretty good and lasts until you use it, unlike the older style fire extinguishers

 

[The Doc]

I believe this is a product that is highly regulated. I don't see how any brand would fail you.

Costco, BJ's are good bets.

 

[W.E.C]

http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,560725,00.html

 

[Palladin]

Kidde or First Alert.

I have 10 pounders in the garage, top of basement stairs, master walk in closet. And 2 pounders in the truck, in basement, under the kitchen sink, & upstairs linen closet.

 

[CTpatriot]

dont forget to think about what size you want to buy and double it.

 

[The Doc]

dont forget to think about what size you want to buy and double it.

Or buy two.

Larger ones may be impractically heavy for smaller individuals and the elderly.

 

[Boghog1]

http://www.amazon.com/FIAFESA5-Exti...222&sr=1-7&keywords=vehicle+fire+extinguisher

And on that note it is time for me to replace mine

 

[mikelawtown]

http://www.amazon.com/FIAFESA5-Exti...222&sr=1-7&keywords=vehicle+fire+extinguisher

And on that note it is time for me to replace mine

I used mine up after a neighbor had a elec stove fire, I ran in a was like woooohhh..me thinking im a robot and nothing can hurt me (wifes words) I put it out and threw up outside from the smoke. FF said nothing to me when they got there. worked great though.

 

[Billsail]

At least one 4A 60B:C at the top of the basement stairwell, handy to the kitchen and first floor, and one in the garage, if you do dangerous stuff in there. Additional 5lb, 2A 20B:C on every floor. For the truck -assuming a pickup- 2A, 10B:C. This is a manageable size to keep in the cab. If you think you have room for a larger one, do it.

Kidde brand, though not really a commercial unit, is a good choice, and will perform just as well as the pro offerings. Amerex is a good commercial grade, but more $$.

You can go much larger on all of these, depending on your budget, and mounting locations.

 

[MisterHappy]

The Classics are best:

 

[je25ff]

I'd like to figure out a way to mount one for my truck on the passenger side, hanging off the center console. I'm wondering if I can build something like that (doubtful, I never had shop class) or they sell something that can give a driver instant access to the fire extinguisher.

Great suggestions, guys. Thanks.

Edit: Also just wanted to give a tip for anyone looking to put extinguishers in their house. Make sure you don't keep an extinguisher above the stove....

 

[OCB]

Not sure where you're located, but Keane Fire Safety in waltham sells a variety of sizes (although maybe not the smallest options). I think I got a discount on mine because they supplied the extinguishers at my office.

 

[greencobra]

kidde is pretty much the benchmark I've always thought, just find the one for your application. very important to match the extinguisher to the fire type.

 

[Boghog1]

I'd like to figure out a way to mount one for my truck on the passenger side, hanging off the center console. I'm wondering if I can build something like that (doubtful, I never had shop class) or they sell something that can give a driver instant access to the fire extinguisher.

Great suggestions, guys. Thanks.

Edit: Also just wanted to give a tip for anyone looking to put extinguishers in their house. Make sure you don't keep an extinguisher above the stove....

http://www.amazon.com/Rennline-1965...TF8&qid=1446736999&sr=1-4&keywords=seat+mount

I am sure you could adapt it

 

[Billsail]

Here's some ideas:


https://www.google.com/search?q=con...EEQsARqFQoTCM75ue7Q-cgCFUiqHgodM5IDSw#imgrc=_

 

[je25ff]

Thanks, guys

 

[white feather]

Choose the rating (4A 40BC) based on the class of fire that it will most likely have to put out. Realize that what ever is on fire will most likely be destroyed by the chemical in the extinguisher but you will have limited how much the fire can spread/consume. This is more of a problem with the ABC extinguishers and why I chose a 10BC for the car. No class A capability. If the rug was on fire, I could pee on it. As an aside, it is a shame that Halon was banned...
It wouldn't hurt to practice using one in a controlled situation. Fires are more difficult to put out than you might expect, especially car fires, save some of the extinguisher if possible because it (may/will probably) flare up again especially if they haven't shut off the key or have a fuel leak. Also, if you release any of the chemical, the extinguisher will probably be useless after that and should be replaced. When I used to talk about it in chemistry class and told this to the kids, the look on some of their faces always told me that some had "played" with the home extinguisher. I would suggest that if they had, they should ask their parents to give a demonstration of how to use the extinguisher (making them look very conscientious) when the extinguisher failed in the demo, they would have become a hero and the unit could be replaced (and then they should leave the d@mned thing alone until there was an emergency).
When I was in the habit of keeping one in the car, I kept a 10 BC. They were great at putting out fires in other people's cars. I used three on other people's car fires. Best was a Delorean... I was driving along in the 914 and saw someone that appeared to be running over to the side of the road, scooping something up, and throwing it into the trunk of his car. This piqued my interest as he was scooping this stuff up as fast as he could which made me think that it must have been pretty d@mned valuable and I wanted some. As I got closer, I saw that he was scooping up sand and throwing it not in to the trunk but into the mid-engine compartment of a Delorean. His task was made more complicated as the engine deck lid did not stay open and he had to use one of his hands to open it, thus losing half of his sand... I stopped and ran up with the extinguisher, he opened the lid and flames shot up about five feet. I managed to get it out... He knew that it had a fuel leak but drove it anyway and no, he didn't offer any money to replace the extinguisher (jerk).
Another time at night, I pulled up to a fire under a kids car. They were quite stoned and explained that they had wrapped the exhaust pipe with newspaper to cover a hole... police rolled up about when I got it out. I left. Their explanation to the cop might have made it worth while to stick around. In case anyone has read this far, and really wants to know, the last one was on a locked car in the Walpole Mall parking lot. Tried to spray through the radiator... didn't work for $hit. Walpole Fire Dept rolled up and smashed the drivers window. Pulled the hood release and got it out in a few minutes. Why didn't I think of that?

 

[CTpatriot]

Choose the rating (4A 40BC) based on the class of fire that it will most likely have to put out. Realize that what ever is on fire will most likely be destroyed by the chemical in the extinguisher but you will have limited how much the fire can spread/consume. This is more of a problem with the ABC extinguishers and why I chose a 10BC for the car. No class A capability. If the rug was on fire, I could pee on it. As an aside, it is a shame that Halon was banned...
It wouldn't hurt to practice using one in a controlled situation. Fires are more difficult to put out than you might expect, especially car fires, save some of the extinguisher if possible because it (may/will probably) flare up again especially if they haven't shut off the key or have a fuel leak. Also, if you release any of the chemical, the extinguisher will probably be useless after that and should be replaced. When I used to talk about it in chemistry class and told this to the kids, the look on some of their faces always told me that some had "played" with the home extinguisher. I would suggest that if they had, they should ask their parents to give a demonstration of how to use the extinguisher (making them look very conscientious) when the extinguisher failed in the demo, they would have become a hero and the unit could be replaced (and then they should leave the d@mned thing alone until there was an emergency).
When I was in the habit of keeping one in the car, I kept a 10 BC. They were great at putting out fires in other people's cars. I used three on other people's car fires. Best was a Delorean... I was driving along in the 914 and saw someone that appeared to be running over to the side of the road, scooping something up, and throwing it into the trunk of his car. This piqued my interest as he was scooping this stuff up as fast as he could which made me think that it must have been pretty d@mned valuable and I wanted some. As I got closer, I saw that he was scooping up sand and throwing it not in to the trunk but into the mid-engine compartment of a Delorean. His task was made more complicated as the engine deck lid did not stay open and he had to use one of his hands to open it, thus losing half of his sand... I stopped and ran up with the extinguisher, he opened the lid and flames shot up about five feet. I managed to get it out... He knew that it had a fuel leak but drove it anyway and no, he didn't offer any money to replace the extinguisher (jerk).
Another time at night, I pulled up to a fire under a kids car. They were quite stoned and explained that they had wrapped the exhaust pipe with newspaper to cover a hole... police rolled up about when I got it out. I left. Their explanation to the cop might have made it worth while to stick around. In case anyone has read this far, and really wants to know, the last one was on a locked car in the Walpole Mall parking lot. Tried to spray through the radiator... didn't work for $hit. Walpole Fire Dept rolled up and smashed the drivers window. Pulled the hood release and got it out in a few minutes. Why didn't I think of that?

in your last situation, you would probably be buying a new window and fire ex.

 

[PaulR]

wait what? They banned Halon?? WTF??

 

[white feather]

wait what? They banned Halon?? WTF??

http://www.facilitiesnet.com/firesafety/article/Why-Halon-Fire-Suppression-Systems-Were-Banned-Facilities-Management-Fire-Safety-Feature--10300

For many years, Halon 1301 was the holy grail of fire suppressants for high-value assets that would be damaged by traditional sprinkler systems. But, in 1989, when the Montreal Protocol determined that halon depleted the ozone layer, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency subsequently banned its manufacture in 1994, the search was on for halon replacement options.

 

[bfm]

wait what? They banned Halon?? WTF??

There is a big market in recycling it for server rooms.

But yeah, banned manufacturing 20 years ago.

I have an ABC on each floor and a K (BC) in the kitchen as well.