Reddit reviews Amerex B500, 5lb ABC Dry Chemical Class A B C Fire Extinguisher
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ABC Dry Chemical, Class A:B:C Extinguisher14 sec. discharge timeAll metal valve construction, Aluminum ValveIncludes Wall BracketFor use on Class A (ordinary combustibles), Class B (Flammable liquid) spills or Fires involving live electrical equipment (Class C)
A lot of people don't think about this and it's important so I am making this post.
Everyone on this sub, and everyone in general, should have a fire extinguisher at home.
If you live in a condo or apartment, a single fire extinguisher will suffice. If in a home, a fire extinguisher for every floor and one for the garage.
A 4-5 lb fire extinguisher is enough for whatever home use you might need without getting the fire department involved. Or it could be used to delay the fire enough for the fire department to arrive and save your home or the building.
I also have a 2.5 lb fire extinguisher next to my battlestation. Just in case, and it makes me feel good. If I ever have an electrical fire or my PSU for decides to blow up, I'll be ready for it.
Avoid plastic handles. They just aren't as durable. At some point before the end of the projected lifetime of the extinguisher I recommend to just go ahead and use it for practice. Then either refill or just get a new one.
It was an ABC
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F5CKJJU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
In case anyone is still reading this-- a whole bunch of fire extinguishers have been recalled. [This one was recommended in the Reddit thread.] (https://www.amazon.com/Amerex-B500-Multi-Purpose-Fire-Extinguisher/dp/B00F5CKJJU) Another practical gift idea to file away. ETA: reviewers say it's cheaper to buy at a hardware store.
I literally just got a lecture from my wife about our fire extinguisher, she had someone come to her work and "educate" them. They service and sell extinguishers, he called them, "are you Kiddeing me"extinguishers.
After a quick search on Amazon I found this extinguisher which was easily what I paid for my crappy Kidde at the home store