G GGorman04 Joined Nov 27, 2011 Messages 430 Location pennsylvania Dec 19, 2017 #1 Boring subject but necessary for the home. What do you guys recommend for the home? Thanks in advance
Boring subject but necessary for the home. What do you guys recommend for the home? Thanks in advance
P pda1122 Joined Sep 22, 2005 Messages 363 Location New England Dec 19, 2017 #2 Well I furnished my boat and home with the recalled kidde brand with the plastic handle...so not those.....
Well I furnished my boat and home with the recalled kidde brand with the plastic handle...so not those.....
G GGorman04 Thread starter Joined Nov 27, 2011 Messages 430 Location pennsylvania Dec 19, 2017 #3 I was surprised by how much Home Depot wanted for the ones they sell.
P pda1122 Joined Sep 22, 2005 Messages 363 Location New England Dec 19, 2017 #4 Try Walmart. The recalled ones SHOULD be off the shelf.
4 440Magnum Joined Feb 1, 2009 Messages 8,856 Location Texas Dec 19, 2017 #5 The modern "clean agent" extinguishers if you can afford them. Highly effective, and far less corrosive if you can't immediately clean it up.
The modern "clean agent" extinguishers if you can afford them. Highly effective, and far less corrosive if you can't immediately clean it up.
B brslds Joined Oct 13, 2014 Messages 114 Location US Dec 19, 2017 #6 Do you have special circumstances? Call it a day and get a 10lb ABC rated extinguisher from wally world. One for the kitchen and garage. Do you have an upstairs? One up there in a good location too.
Do you have special circumstances? Call it a day and get a 10lb ABC rated extinguisher from wally world. One for the kitchen and garage. Do you have an upstairs? One up there in a good location too.
E E150GT Joined Mar 11, 2012 Messages 1,983 Location San Antonio, TX Dec 19, 2017 #7 I would stay away from the cheapies. I like the all metal Amerex ones. Never had to use one but I bet it will work if I need it.
I would stay away from the cheapies. I like the all metal Amerex ones. Never had to use one but I bet it will work if I need it.
G GGorman04 Thread starter Joined Nov 27, 2011 Messages 430 Location pennsylvania Dec 19, 2017 #8 No special needs other than protection for the what-ifs in this world?
M mattwithcats Joined Jun 13, 2013 Messages 3,084 Dec 19, 2017 #9 A 4A, 60BC, or larger, is what I prefer... 1A 10BC put out a toaster sized fire, a 4A 60BC, a microwave size... https://www.homedepot.com/p/Kidde-PRO-460-4A-60B-C-Fire-Extinguisher-21005785/100566451 Last edited: Dec 19, 2017
A 4A, 60BC, or larger, is what I prefer... 1A 10BC put out a toaster sized fire, a 4A 60BC, a microwave size... https://www.homedepot.com/p/Kidde-PRO-460-4A-60B-C-Fire-Extinguisher-21005785/100566451
L Linctex Joined Dec 31, 2016 Messages 10,144 Location Waco, TX Dec 19, 2017 #10 Originally Posted By: mattwithcats A 4A, 60BC, or larger, is what I prefer... At least ONE somewhere in the home or attached garage, is really needed. A small 10BC is good for small fires. A 60 BC is what you run to GO get after the 10BC is empty.
Originally Posted By: mattwithcats A 4A, 60BC, or larger, is what I prefer... At least ONE somewhere in the home or attached garage, is really needed. A small 10BC is good for small fires. A 60 BC is what you run to GO get after the 10BC is empty.
L Linctex Joined Dec 31, 2016 Messages 10,144 Location Waco, TX Dec 19, 2017 #11 Originally Posted By: pda1122 Well I furnished my boat and home with the recalled kidde brand with the plastic handle...so not those..... I have NEVER had one fail, and have used several. The recall doesn't phaze me - use with confidence.
Originally Posted By: pda1122 Well I furnished my boat and home with the recalled kidde brand with the plastic handle...so not those..... I have NEVER had one fail, and have used several. The recall doesn't phaze me - use with confidence.
64bawagon Joined Jan 10, 2017 Messages 1,416 Location Michigan Dec 19, 2017 #12 I had 2 old Kidde plastic head 10BC that I sent back and got replaced at zero cost, one of them was over 30 yrs old.
I had 2 old Kidde plastic head 10BC that I sent back and got replaced at zero cost, one of them was over 30 yrs old.
X xxch4osxx Joined Mar 11, 2009 Messages 2,995 Location Cedarbrae, Ontario Dec 19, 2017 #13 I have an Amerex 10lb and 5lb in the house. An Amerex 2 1/2lb Halotron in each vehicle. A First Strike 10lb CO2 and an Amerex 20lb in the shop.
I have an Amerex 10lb and 5lb in the house. An Amerex 2 1/2lb Halotron in each vehicle. A First Strike 10lb CO2 and an Amerex 20lb in the shop.