CHIMEX FIRE EXTINGUISHER PRO

First Alert says Tundra cans have a wide-spray nozzle that helps them cover a wide area, and recommend using them from about 3 to 4 feet away from the fire. A handful of owners say they’ve used them to put out a fire successfully. They also say these little cans are less intimidating than a heavy, utilitarian traditional fire extinguisher.

Reviewers love being able to stash a can of Tundra in a cabinet or on a counter because it is so small. Many experts warn against them or recommend that they only be used as a supplement to normal fire extinguishers-never as a replacement. However, buyers should note that there is no pressure gauge on these cans, and aerosol extinguishers have performed poorly in expert tests. Despite their humble looks, they are still capable of putting out all major kinds of small fires, including grease and electrical fires. Sold alone or in a two-pack, the 14-ounce Tundra extinguishers look similar to large cans of bug spray and weigh 22 ounces each. It comes with a six-year limited warranty.Īnyone who wants an easy-to-use aerosol fire extinguisher should check out First Alert Tundra, reviewers say. Those who’ve had to use this extinguisher say it did its job well, but potential buyers should also note that Kidde has been plagued by a significant number of fire-extinguisher recalls in recent years. Reviewers like the sturdy chrome-plated trigger and say the unit feels durable. It’s about an inch taller than the Amerex but a few inches narrower, so it won’t take up too much space. Discharge time is 13 to 15 seconds, and Kidde reports a range of 10 to 15 feet.

CHIMEX FIRE EXTINGUISHER PRO

Like the Amerex, the Kidde Pro is refillable and comes with a wall mount and a pressure gauge. It weighs 7 pounds, contains 4 pounds of chemical extinguishing powder, and has a 2A, 10B-C rating. Like the Amerex, it is also a chemical fire extinguisher that can handle all types of blazes, whether they’re conventional, liquid, or electrical fires. The Kidde Pro 210 is very similar to the Amerex B500, but it contains one pound fewer of extinguishing agent. The metal handle and trigger also earns a lot of praise for sturdiness and durability compared to cheaper plastic versions. They also say that its 14-second discharge is enough to put out substantial household blazes, but at about 15 inches tall, the canister is still small enough to fit in a cabinet or in other tight storage spaces. Reviewers like that unlike many home fire extinguishers, this one is refillable. The Amerex has all-metal valves and comes with a wall mount and a pressure gauge. It weighs 10 pounds, has 5 pounds of powder, and has a 2A, 10B-C rating. This is a chemical fire extinguisher that will work on all kinds of fires: trash, wood, and paper flammable liquids and electrical blazes. Owners say the Amerex B500 is long-lasting and reliable, and a perfect size for general home use. What do buyers say? 87% of 1,600+ Amazon reviewers rated this product 5 stars. Who else recommends it? Bob Vila and BestReviews both picked the Amerex B500 Fire Extinguisher.

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