Fire Extinguisher for a home

[gameover]

Hi,

Decided after watching a mythbusters episode on fat in frying pan fires, if there was a fire (any kind) in my house I'd have a hard time putting it out quick... so i'm gonna get a fire extinguisher.

I've done a little googling and it seems theres quite a few types of them. for general use (well... hope it never gets used ) around the home, what type is best? a foam one (rated bc or abc)? also, anyone ever squirted one? how much foam do you get out of a small 2kg one?

also, where they hell do you buy them from? diy stores?


thanks

 

[zooankski]

every thing you need can be found here mate-

http://www.fireprotectiononline.co.uk/car-fire-extinguisher/?gclid=CJK_3uv8u50CFcRq4wodgkBHkw

prices are not bad either.
Regarding type, i would personally go for a a 2kg powder (although they make a hell of a mess!) as they can be used for most things including electrical fires.

 

[Sawell]

Just remember you can't go into buy mode when the fire starts, so you're better off getting one asap.

 

[Greenlizard0]

Just remember you can't go into buy mode when the fire starts, so you're better off getting one asap.

Aye, and don't go into "QUICK - TO THE INTERNET!" mode either.

Blankets are popular in kitchens I believe.

 

[MonkeyNews]

We have both a powder fire extinguisher and a fire blanket in the house, pretty much can tackle any small household fire with them, if the fire is big then I'd call the fire brigade

 

[bullit in head]

I have several 2Kg ones about the house,and a special kitchen one for the kitchen,
although there not there to put the fire out, just to give an exit when needed, hope it never is....

bought mine years ago, they I think still work(they have a test button on top, that works). got them from focus IIrc a special offer wernt that expensive



bullit

 

[Dark_Angel]

I can see a "LOL my house is on fire... advice please quickly" thread being posted one day from someone, at some time...