Fire Extinguishers: Types, Mounting & Demo (Vehicle Preps)
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- As an essential part of every vehicle safety kit, a car fire extinguisher is a specialty product designed to do a specific job. Although your vehicle is assembled with optimum safety in mind, many of its components are potential fire hazards. Should you encounter a sudden and dangerous fire situation, having a fire extinguisher on hand will allow you to fight the blaze and deter excessive vehicle damage.
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Amerex ABC Fire Extinguisher (2.5lb)
www.amazon.com/dp/B0089XA6Y0
Amerex Purple K Fire Extinguisher (2.5 lb)
www.amazon.com/dp/B00F5CKC38
First Alert BC Fire Extinguisher
www.amazon.com/dp/B00CRLUYZQ
CAR FIRE EXTINGUISHER BRACKET:
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FIRE EXTINGUISHER 101:
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While the yellow powder in an ABC fire extinguisher (monoammonium phosphate) is generally considered safe and routinely gets inhaled by the operator and bystanders when used, the inhalation is not recommended (for obvious reasons).
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I'm an electrician in the Navy, and one of the first things one learns when learning how to fight fires (especially when onboard a ship) is that you can use Purple K (or PKP as we call it) on an electrical fire, but when you do, you do risk damaging all electrical and electronic components that were involved in the fire. Also, when putting out an electrical fire, always turn off the power to it FIRST. Just figured I'd throw that out there for general knowledge. Might come in handy one day....
+BlackShinobi420 Great info! Thank you for commenting. What extinguisher to you prefer for vehicles?
Obviously, one of the smaller ones that you covered in the video. Navy ships run on an electrical system that is wired much different than your average house or apartment complex and just happens to be ungrounded. If you were idiotic enough to stick a fork in an outlet on a ship, you would be seriously injured with electrical burns. It's not as if you were to stick a fork into an outlet wired to a house and having the breaker to that outlet trip.
arent the electronics that are involved in the fire damaged from the fire already? lol
Jeff George Onboard the ship, any chance we get to salvage parts that have been damaged in a shipboard fire is a blessing in disguise. It's difficult to order replacements sometimes.
Great information as always! A couple of things to remember (I have been a firefighter for over 25 yrs). You want a ABC for your cars. The cloth inside, papers, grass underneath, etc. are all Class A. Class C is for energized electric as stated, but when the electric is disconnected, it becomes an Class A. Don't waste your money on a Purple K. Too expensive for what you might need it for. Make sure you take them out once a month, turn them over and tap them with a mallet or hammer to make sure the powder does not cake on the inside. They should be replaced at least every 5 yrs. When using them, stand back a little from the fire and aim at the base and spray in spurts. A little extinguishing agent goes a long way if used right. If you get too close to the burning material, you can blow it all over and start multiple smaller fires. If you have questions, most local fire depts. both career and volunteer will help answer them. Stay safe!
+Andy B Thanks for commenting, Andy! Always great to hear from a firefighter with experience. Great point regarding going with ABC over Purple K in addition to the hammer/mallet maintenance tip.
I am looking to buy extinguishers for all my husband’s company’s trucks, the office and our home. I’m trying to educate myself on extinguishers and this was great info. Thank you!
I would never recommend to a 'novice' user to "spray in spurts". Open the valve and dump the contents completely to avoid reflash, especially when dealing with hot metal like a pan or stovetop.
My Dad had a big fire extinguisher in his room one time and he got drunk and fell on top of it and it covered his entire bedroom in dust.
Why has this not gotten a response yet! That's a riot! Hahaha
😂😂😂😂
Great seeing you teach your young kid how to use a fire extinguisher at a early age. Never know when he would have to use it. I have one in every spot like the furnace and almost every room. Just in case we (family) have to escape flames to get outdoors! Never hurts to be prepared
Excellent video and accurate descriptions. I have always carried an extinguisher and have used it on a few occasions. I carry a purple K as well, though for a 2.5 pound size, the B rating is the same. I would like to add a few comments:
The powder in ABC extinguishers is corrosive to metal. It's not my first choice for a car, but it will work. Some time ago, I used an ABC extinguisher on a small engine compartment fire. A few days later, I saw the car still on the side of the highway and looked it it, the powder caused a bit of corrosion. Regular BC (sodium bicarb) and Purple K don't cause this.
If you need something that won't cause a mess, look into Halon 1211 or Halotron. They're a clean agent that will handle these fires without a mess. They are, however, considerably more expensive and won't be as effective on a fire past it's incipient stage.
Extinguishers should NEVER be tested by spraying it, even for a split second. The powder will clog the seal in the valve, and the nitrogen, which powers it, will leak out. Within hours, the gauge will show recharge even though it feels full.
Most extinguisher dealers would rather replace a 2.5 pound unit rather than recharge it, as it's often cheaper. At 6 years, it will need an internal inspection when it's recharged. At 12 years, the bottle needs to be hydro tested. At that point, it's cheaper to buy a new one.
I love the honesty in this video- with your son and the things that you said you probably should have said or done differently. Thanks so much for mentioning the UL numbers. That's what I was looking for and I haven't seen them discussed anywhere else.
This is one piece that has been on our wishlist for years, but we just haven't gotten it yet. I think it's time we get it. Great demo and great information! Thank you!
+Armed Rogue Thanks AR!
I like the size of the first one, "not too large, not too big". I absolutely concur, it's just about perfect!!!
LOL! I can't believe I really said that.
please take this comment with caution if you are not sure DO NOT DO IT
A cheap tester for those of you that have never used a extinguisher if you have a discharge one (make sure its discharge ) unscrew the top clean out any powder that may be in the sealing o-ring ,, fill it up half way with dry fine cake flour screw the valve back on , then unscrew the nozzle and using a rubber tipped blow gun and a air compressor depress the valve and fill the extinguisher back while watching the gauge i have done this a few times for training staff at work ( non fire use ) - PASS ( pull aim squeeze and sweep ) I have found most are about 90 to 100 psi, keep checking the gauge as you go -- make sure it is marked as a TESTER ONLY NON-FIRE and use only outside and not on a real fire flour dust can be explosive in sealed areas its flammable and the air would only accelerate a fire once the staff has the motion down we set a real fire in a 45 gallon drum cut in half the long way with a real fire extinguisher .
Here in Brazil fire extinguishers (ABC type) are mandatory, so every car has one. That also means they're already securely mounted - usually either under the front part of the driver's seat or in front of the passenger's seat, next to where their right leg (close to the door hinge).
Wow! That is awesome. I wish we adopted that philosophy here.
I went with the Amerex too. Super high quality. Worth the investment.
+IDWIE They definitely make nice extinguishers.
KidP "I taste it" @9:59
DadP "You don't want to do that"
KidP "Why"
Why? Because you have to be 18 to eat Fire Extinguisher powder
+FOOLS REPLY LOL!
wo dude kids a kid cool ur jets
Darwin at work. Don't fight it.
this is actually so cool . Period
One thing I've seen other people do with their fire extinguishers is swap out the plastic pin retainer with a 5" section of jack chain so it's not possible for the pin to get lost regardless of what happens.
I installed the bracketeer on my f150 - back side of front passenger seat. It was a bit of a pain to install and expensive but it really is rock solid. I also didn't know of a better alternative.
Very good video. Amerex makes an excellent product. I've come across extinguishers they made back in the 1970s that were still good to go.
DGShackleford ABC extinguishers made 1984 and before are to be condemned/taken out of service. Also, just because the gauge shows the extinguisher is good, that isn’t always the case. The powder can clump, and harden. The gauge might not work anymore. I tell ya, there is nothing more embarrassing than a customer saying “I went to use the extinguisher but nothing came out of this one.” -and the gauge shows it still has pressure.
Always be careful. Have multiple fire extinguishers. Inspect them monthly. Tap them with rubber mallets. Replace them or have them serviced every 6 years. You’ll be good to go.
And if you run a business, I’m sure you’ll know the fire code is more scrutinized than that lol
Great topic!
I don't own a car yet but this was very usefull to know for when I do. The discussion of the ratings (ABCK) was very educational. Thanks for the vid
Good job :-). Lots of good information here that was nicely condensed and straight forward. Thanks :-)
Just to clarify, there is no "class Purple K", Purple K (PKP) is a special firefighting agent, not a class of fire. The text "PURPLE K" is where the class(es) would usually go to identify it as a special type of extinguisher. PKP is rated for B:C type fires.
A class D extinguisher is worthy of mention, although the most folks will probably never see or have a need for a class D type. This is a dry powder extinguisher, NOT to be confused with dry chemical, and is used to contol or extinguish fires involving combustible metals, most commonly magnesium and titanium, but there are several others as well. These extinguishers are typically yellow, with a hose and wand with a wide nozzle to discharge the agent at a high volume/ low velocity and would likely be found along in addition to the multipurpose dry chemical ABC type in metal fabrication shops, recycling facilities and laboratories that handle such metals.
It's absolutely excellent to have fire extinguishers in your vehicle. But the size of those you showed are only enough for smaller fires for say electrical fires in a dashboard and best kept in the cabin like you intend to. For engine block fires you'll need a extinguisher of at least 6 kg and that is often not enough to fully extinguish a burning engine block. I've been through a number of training days with fire fighters and I've learned that when it comes to fire extinguishers size really matters! Keep one of them big ones secured in your trunk, you won't regret it.
Anyway, great video and great of you involving kid prepper 👍🏻
ATB from Sweden
Exactly, the small ones are great for being handy, but don't expect too much from them. KEEP A BIGGER ONE IN YOUR CARGO AREA. One additional piece of gear are the engine bay extinguishers.
www.amazon.com/BlazeCut-Automatic-Suppression-Automotive-Extinguisher/dp/B00D7M3E7O?ie=UTF8&keywords=automatic%20fire%20extinguishers&qid=1461184938&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1
Thanks for this!! I've been looking for a vehicle ready extinguisher. I've already seen 3 car fires in my lifetime, one life threatening and it would have been useful to have an extinguisher in my truck.
+Laurence I've seen a lot too. Having an ABC would even be handy for non-vehicle fires too.
Awesome job!
Take Care.
+Lars Londian Thanks! I still haven't forgotten about our video idea. Busy times lately. I'll be in contact.
Very nice video! All informative and correct. Just some quick information here. Where I live the refill for a 2.5# ABC dry chem is about $13.50 and for a 2.5lb purple K it would be $20 so it wouldn't have been that much more expensive to recharge it. Also thing with the 2.5# extinguishers is after 12 years you must throw them out and get a new one. On the contrary the 5# extinguishers practically last for ever theoretically speaking. After 6 years you must get a 6-year maintenance and after 12 years you must get a hydrostatic test done and continue in that cycle. Also it is too late now but the extinguishers came with a gray "tamper seal" around the pull pin and the valve assembly. That should have stayed on to protect the pin from getting pulled out and obviously show signs of tampering. It would have been easy to pull the pin and break the seal (only 8-14lb of pull force required I believe)
" I tasted it " hahah good sport
People don't think about what to do when a car is on fire nearly enough. Good work.
Bought one of these the other day on ebay. Very useful indeed.
Thanks!
Once again you rock the information. I actually learned something. Was your grass okay?
You can get old fire extinguishers from the inspectors they are scratch or dented or paint missing or they are out of date i use them for putting out fires and cutting them up for welding projects
I'm surprised how much came out of that little one. The "better" 2.5 lb only lasted a couple seconds longer. I'm guessing a lot more came out in that time, but still, the cheapo one seems better than I expected. Thanks!
Nice kid. Reminds me of my 7-year old son with his silly antics.
Definite thumbs up for kid prepper.
A couple of mounting spots could be zip ties to the back of the passenger seat headrest, mounted to the back of the center console or in the glove compartment.
great video! would´ve been nice to try it with on a real fire....by yourself of course! Thanks for all your videos!
+Ramón Funes I agree. I've been having the cops called on me a few times during this Vehicle Preps video series, so I'm trying not to bring out any unwanted attention. I was mainly interested in the duration of the discharge.
You should know the cheap yellow powder extinguishers badly corrode electronics and wiring. The white bicarbonate powders don't have that problem. For any dry powder, an N95 mask to keep it out of your lungs is a good idea.
I'll pass this on to my friends that drive
For them and their families . ( & I'd like to be safe as a passenger) !
Thanx
Thankyou so much...PASS techqnique is great!!!!! Thanx a lot....your boy is soo cute tho😂😍
What's wrong with the vehicle bracket that is on the fire extinguisher you are showing.
(y) great video and details.
which extinguisher sprays the longest or how do you measure that?
Great video. I never though about a fire extinguisher for the car. Thanks. I am looking forward to some more Lego reviews though.....
+Patt T Thanks! He's working on more Lego videos. :)
cool! looking forward! :)
I wanted to see the range and spread of these small extinguishers
Can you make a video of kid prepper's BOB? if he has one, that would be so cool
actually accept both purple k and abc based agent I think from what I have researched both are based on a fertilizer so I doubt that it would be to harmful but you forgot that if you are not 8 feet instead of 8 inches you could splash the fire !
I figured go big or go home. Got a 10lb Amerex ABC dry chem extinguisher in my truck. Stays strapped in the bed with one of those plastic covers like on the outside extinguishers at a gas station. Got a truck or suv and you may as well. You have the space.
ABC 's Monoamonium Phosphate melts at 385 degrees the product sticks to class A materials and is great on vertical surfaces like Christmas trees and curtains . The make a HORRIBLE mess on engine fires. BC Sodium or Purple K dosent make as much of a mess on vehicle fires.
Question: So the black plastic thing holding the pin (8:30) stays on until you use the extinguisher, but does the grey tag (6:52) have to be removed in advance? I'm just as confused as the kid, lol.
electrical conduit hangers work great for mounts.. i think a 2.5" EMT Minnie is the size that works for most auto extinguishers.. replace the bolt with longer one a spacer and wing nut.. and use thin foam padding inside the Minnie to keep a tight fit... Any Electrical supply house would have for only a few bucks.. Great Video
Google " CONDUIT MINNIE" just for reference.
+Prepping2endure Thanks for the tip! I'll look into it.
The TH-cam channel Mighty Car Mods just did a very helpful video on how to mount a fire extinguisher under your seat. They do it with just a piece of flat stock steel bar and a couple holes. Bolts right into your seat mounts and only costs a couple dollars.
Hahaha just watched it and then also came here
+Ceedog48 I heard about their video after posting mine. Crazy coincidence that they were posted on the same day. I enjoyed seeing their DIY solution. Definitely more expensive than the $60 version that you can buy at Amazon.
What did you decide regarding how and where to mount your fire extinguisher?
We recently got a new car (Honda Pilot) which has a nice compartment for one. On the Element, I have it mounted under a seat.
11:25 if you're standing downwind from an actual fire you'll be getting a face full of smoke and fumes anyway and will probably avoid the position if possible
the small one sprayed for 10 seconds.
the larger one only 14 seconds.
I need an extinguisher for my car.
What size extinguisher should I get?
+Matthew567byheart I would probably go with the Amerex ABC extinguisher. The Purple K may be better for vehicles, but the ABC could be used outside of the vehicle as well; multi-purpose.
I have a Halotron extinguisher in my car (2.5lb Buckeye)
I had one of those mini ABC Class ones ziptied to the bottom of the driver's seat in my Nissan Pathfinder. It took me 2 zip ties to hold the extinguisher in place, parallel to the door, and each ziptie was cut through 1/2 way. So that with a firm tug the extinguisher will separate from the seat, yet staying in place while driving, and making sharp turns.
BTW, if you try this out, don't pull the handle/nozzle to break the zipties. The plastic handle of mine broke off, and I had to use it with 2 hands. Instead grab it by the body/midsection and pull down and out.
I had to use it once, cuz some dude on the shoulder had smoke coming out the front of his pickup. The setup worked pretty darn well, but I had to open my door and get out the car in order to get the extinguisher loose.
Needing to open the door and get out of the car is actually a good safety feature, as it ensures that if your vehicle catches fire, you need to get out, and not stay inside the vehicle trying to fight the fire. The fact that it will come loose with a firm tug worries me, however. The force of an accident could break it loose, and then you have a heavy metal fire extinguisher flying around your cabin.
Stephen Strangways That's a good point, I haven't though about that.
What went through my mind was that if I happened to be in a situation where I need an extinguisher right away, I won't need to go look for a scissor or a knife to cut the zip ties.
Maybe something like 3M Dual Lock, a super-strong velcro that resists shearing forces, but can easily be peeled away, would work. I'm thinking if it was wrapped all the way around the extinguisher, but had a loose end you could grab and pull.
It's a lot more work to mount, but I'm going with a metal bracket that has metal straps.
You didn't kill your grass the Cemicals in abc dry cemical are found in some fertaliser
Kid Prepper had the right shirt on for the job!!!!
2.5 lb extinguishers are around 14 to 18 dollars to recharge. Regardless of which chemical it is.
how are the extinguishers in a high heat scerio. such as leaving in a car in an outside area which reaches over 112 degrees. with leaving the extinguishers in the car during the summer are they safe?
+pismo It should say pressure and tempurature safety info on the label
+pismo They should be fine. Most fire extinguishers operate between -65 and 120 degrees F.
Dry chemical extinguishers can be stored at temperatures between -40 degrees Fahrenheit and 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The UL tests dry chemical extinguishers for proper operation at up to 120 degrees, and that the extinguisher can withstand storage at least 175 degrees without rupture.
Great video, thanks! I have been searching for a video on "how to use it on a real car fire situation", for example, having different fire starting zones, how to deal with each zone... I heard once if the fire is coming from the motor, you should kneel down in front of one of the front wheels and discharge it there pointing inside the engine compartment, this since you'll not be lifting the hood by yourself in that situation, how does that sounds?
how do we know the fire extinguisher is charged and ready to use?
Check that the pressure gauge is in the green.
You should use Amerex Halotron 1 on your vehicle because it’s non corrosive
Sodium Bicarbonate (regular) and Potassium Bicarbonate (purple-k) aren’t corrosive either unless they’re mixed with certain things.
Video skipped Pulling pin with plastic retainer, so just A.S.S. Haha. Guessing most folks wonder about the plastic retainer, but you skipped it. ???
Does anyone know the best extinguisher or is there a specific one for lithium Ebike batteries? My 36v dc 10Ah bike battery had a charger bms failure and the battery caught fire and was destroyed 😞😭 Thanks in advance 👍
Because lithium is a combustible metal, you would need to use a class D extinguisher, which you won't find at your big box home improvement or hardware store. If you don't have a class D type, don't try to put out the fire. step back and let the battery burn itself out, call the fire department if necessary. Throwing water on it can cause violent explosions , by breaking down the water aka H²O into the base components of hydrogen and oxygen, and virtually all other extinguishing agents suitable for most fires will have violent reactions with burning metals.
11:57 - KidPrepper practicing his Instagram duck face.
He's so funny. It's fun to film with him.
Is there a shelf life to the fire extinguishers ? Maybe a short video on getting the Fire Extinguishers recharged ! Also important to turn off the car and make sure everyone is safely out of the car. Thank you for the video ! tjl
+Tim Lipinski Sounds like a fun follow up video to film. Thanks for the idea, Tim!
Tim Lipinski my understanding is 5 years. Most say 10, but my 3 year old worked and 8 year didn't. Also, don't forget to use a rubber mallet whacks on the bottom each month if you aren't using co2. Recharges are cheap...keep em charged.
Shitty with plastic heads are considered disposable and non-rechargeable. They should be visually inspected and tagged annually and replaced every 12 years.
Rechargeable extinguishers with metal heads should be visually inspected and tagged annually, tear down inspected and recharged every 6 years, and tear down inspected plus a hydrostatic test every 12 years.
One thing to remember...if you have an open flame fire on board your vehicle, no matter how small, you probably have less than 3 minutes (if you're lucky) to get that fire out before it gets damaged beyond economical repair. Watch a few vehicle fires on youtube videos and you'll see what I mean.
You need to test and patent that magnetic mount.
+TheJimtanker
Haven't seen too many plastic or aluminum magnets around lately. It's a little difficult to find anything made of steel on a vehicle where you can logically mount an extinguisher within easy access. Looks like nuts, bolts, washers and perhaps glue will be around for a while.
With all the cup holders available on vehicles nowadays I'm surprised none of these holes are dedicated to fire extinguishers.
+rayford21
Underneath most driver and passenger seats is plenty of room to put a small fire extinguisher and I would say that most, if not all, have metal mounting material.
good technique but you want to be 4 ft away from the flame not on top of it be mindful of the wind in actual fire
50mph + 50mph impact= That heavy metal fire extinguisher you left attached to the rear A Pillar on magnets hitting the back of your head at close to 100mph. Not good.
Keep the Amerex throw the rest of the junk out. Btw it won’t hurt the grease it will help it.
A much better choice for cars and homes would be AFFF Fire Extinguishers. You can find them on Amazon in different sizes. They work on class AB FIRES. Get a CO2 extinguisher if you are concerned about electric fires as well.
I used to be a fire fighter where I worked and we trained on and used all types of equipment and extinguishers. We would use dry chem when we didn't have anything better to use in the area.
+OhioPrepperOne Thanks for the recommendation! Aren't those fairly large in size? Would they fit under a seat?
+TheUrbanPrepper there are small one use models on Amazon as well as a 6 liter model and a 2 1/2 gallon model.
+TheUrbanPrepper they come in all sizes and are easily refilled, but cost much more than dry chem extinguishers. But if you ever have to use one, the savings of AFFF over Dry Chem in collateral damage is huge. I have a couple dry chem as backups at home.
+OhioPrepperOne check out this site as well, firedot.com/mall/AR_AFFF.htm
Mighty car mods just did this video lol
+MrHeavyMetalRocker1 Thanks for the heads up! Crazy. I've been working on this particular video for weeks. What are the odds that we would both both that particular subject on the same day? Hopefully I can get just a fraction of their viewers to also watch mine. Those guys are big time. :)
+TheUrbanPrepper they explained the ABC stuff but the video was more oriented on how to install one in your car
Good video btw kid prepper is funny
+thetbhkid Thanks! Yes, he was pretty funny during the filming of this video.
“Not too large, not too big” *old computer turning off sound*
One important thing to consider here with dry chem fire extinguishers. They are extremely corrosive, even more so if the powder gets wet after discharge. If you have to use one, consider anything in the area to now be junk, especially electronics, wiring etc. I'd store a water and a CO2 extinguisher before a dry chem. If you have an engine fire and put it out with dry chem the car is now a total loss. Something to think about.
+OhioPrepperOne Great point. I had to be sure to thoroughly clean the camera after filming that scene because I was worried about damaging it. Can you send a CO2 model that you would recommend for a vehicle? I'd like to check it out.
+TheUrbanPrepper www.amazon.com/Kidde-466180-Fire-Extinguisher-Rated/dp/B001ECQ5MA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1461285397&sr=8-2&keywords=Co2+fire+extinguisher 147 bucks
For a car, you want a clean agent extinguisher that won't damage electronics and won't leave any residue. CO2 is a clean agent, but will kill you if you're using it while trapped in the vehicle. So what you want is halon, or its replacement, Halotron 1. As an added bonus, because it's a liquefied gas, it will get into areas that are impossible for dry chemical agents to reach, giving you a better chance of putting the fire out.
ABC is corrosive to metals, not BC.
CO2 can blow away easily in the wind as it is discharged in a “cloud” rather than a stream, making it not the best option for an automobile. Halontron 1 is discharged as a straight stream so it won’t be effected by the wind as much, and it’s much more effective on class A than CO2.
Keeping a water type extinguisher in a vehicle over the winter is a sure way to destroy it from freezing.
personal I believe that unless you absolutely have to its better just to leave the area!! a extinguisher may just give you a false sense of security which could put you in danger of toxic fumes from all the burning plastics or worse yet a explosion. is your insured vehicle worth your life or quality of life . Secondly a fire extinguisher of this size lasts like 30 seconds which in most cases is hardly enough to completely extinguish a fire before it flares right back up . just my opinion
+Len Morris That is definitely something to seriously consider. Excellent comment.
Len Morris I just had my truck go up in my shop yesterday. I will check to see what I used, but out of three extinguishers 1-3 worked...but failed to put out the fire. I lost my truck. Fire dept made great time, but because of visibility, it took three hours to put out. Knowing what I know now, I would spend 10 dollars on a 3x3 cloth made to smother a fire as well. In my case, the carb to intake gasket rotted out, ignited, reignited and ran till it run out of fuel. As to whether it's worth it...50,000 in losses if I lost my tools. I will try every time. I didn't win, but I did contain just long enough for the pros to contain. Saved the sheets of foam 36" from the truck and tractors 6' away. It cost me a few days of frog voices, ER visit, a steroid shot...I didn't stick around very long, but it doesn't take long in an enclosed space. The 2-5 may be ok for a car, but not a shop. My burst lasted about as long...no reasonable effect. I think I will do co2 as well....maybe 2 2.5 lbs.
sam k so sorry to hear this! in this case yes you could have lost the entire shop ! or if this happened in a attached garage the house and if your shop is anything like my I have things that can not be replaced or at the very least not for what I have into them! also I can just imagine with all the explosive stuff in my shop IE propane tanks , oxy acet tanks diving tanks spray bombs fuel etc the fire department would not endanger themselves to go inside it would be a exposure fire total loss . but i do have 2 CO2 tanks at both man doors in my shop these never go bad as long as they keep pressure and in the panic not sure if i would attempt to pull push the truck out ? never used a fire blanket but it may slow it down enough to give you time to do something or for the FD to Show best to you and a speedy recovery - sorry to TheUrbanPrepper for going off his topic . one of the best U tubers out there !!! play smart and stay safe
Don't use dry chemical (MAP or Purple K) in your engine compartment. It will total your car. Use the halon instead. Dry chemical particulate is so fine it WILL penetrate past your electrical plugs on ALL your sensors and destroy them. The halon is more expensive but much cheaper than a new engine or new car.
Stay tuned for my upcoming review of the HalGuard Clean Agent Fire Extinguisher!
"not too large, not too big" haha just had to point that out
How about: Crouch, Raise arm ,Aim, Put out . The Acronym though : C.R.A.P. But a good one, because you'd be repeating that the whole time.
+Sten43 Since 1977 LOL! I like it.
you look like Leon from the professional
I love that movie!
@@TheUrbanPrepper same
Keep some for him 10:04
“I tasted it.”
@1:06 “It’s a decent size, not large not to big” 🥴 ✊🏾 That’s she...Oh wait, this is a family show. I’ll behave 😬
I’d have one mounted in the passenger area & one in the trunk. Thanks for the info on the different extinguisher classifications.
Makes no sense to me at all why dry chemical powder extinguishers with only a bc rating exist. We have abc and just produce and use those. What if theres a fire thats an A class and all you have is an bc. Gonna get water, where you gonna get it in a flash.
I have numerous dry powder extinguishers in my home and vehicles as well as some halon. Some are old and need replacing. I was looking at getting another Amerex or two when I saw some video on Coldfire extinguishers. These cool the fire more rapidly and offer a degree of protection when sprayed directly on a person. I am considering a 4 or 6 liter size rather than the 2.5 gallon size. check out some of their videos here: th-cam.com/video/k90j3GW8cvg/w-d-xo.html. Having been a volunteer firefighter, I am very impressed with these. When added to the booster tank on a firetruck, it does the same job using only about 25% of the expected amount of water! Thanks.
use an ABC extinguisher not a BC, as a Firefighter I have seen many car fires that could have been stopped if the person was using an ABC not a BC. For the most part anything on fire in the car would be a class A fire unless covered in gasoline. BC extinguishers do not work well for a class A fire so it's best to have one that can tackle all three types.
That is good to know from someone with your background!
It is also important to note the chemical in an ABC extinguisher is more likely to eat away at your car so its best to rinse it off as soon as you get the fire put out if possible.
Pause… does the auto one actually fit in the rear door pocket in the Element? I literally started watching this to see if it would fit in my E 😂
leave some for the kid!!! haha
i tasted it
Wait what: "You wouldn't have safety goggles and a face mask anyway?" ... what kind of prepper are you? ... surely they are in the car somewhere, right ?! ... they have to be, how else can you say you are prepared !!! ... :P ^^ ... nice vid. I think these must be one of the most overlooked safety items in cars, covered well I must add :) ... ... ps. Nice bag KidPrepper, is that your new EDC bag? ...but, wait, no bye TH-cam :( ... no o/ either, is this the new cool then huh? giving us the 'shrug I'm famous now silent treatment? Well I won't give in that easily ... o/ ... ;D ... (just incase it wasn't clear, a lot of comments made in this post 'might' not have been entirely serious, but meant in a joking manor, seeing that isn't always clear from written text, I felt the need to specifically mention it here so there can be no mistakes about it) ... tnx again, cYas in the next one ^^
CLASS BC ARE BETTER TO HAVE IN A VECHILE ABSOLUTELY NO WATER BASED EXTINUISHERS IN VEHICLES GASOLINE AND WATER DO NOT MIX WELL RESEARCHED
Very very steamy
+hakon faceit Haha! Yeah, that line cracked me up.
Does that residue stain your clothes or does that wipe off?
Poor kid. He just wanted to spray the fire extinguisher. You should have let him spray the little one. Not just one quick squirt of the bigger one.
Sir, your child asked you to "leave some for him" and you simply ignored him! :(
Nah that kid is annoying
@@justsomeasshole7388 yep
I know, that was kinda mean. :( Kids should absolutely be allowed to do practice like this. We adults know what to expect and we've probably seen an extinguisher in use but kids probably have not seen one yet. He reached up to cover his ears because he thought it might be loud like a gunshot or something. Demonstration and practice eliminates fear and anxiety and makes it more likely that the kid would be able to grab an extinguisher off the wall and successfully put out a fire himself if he was trapped.
@@justsomeasshole7388 You and iplaybose where both annoying kids at one point. Get a grip. He was enthusiastic and excited.
mannys9130 true that, you are correct
I don't mean to be mean but after Thirty plus years selling and servicing all types of fire equipment I have to say there are some errors in this post. If you have a Fire Extinguisher made by kiddie or anything with a plastic top get a new one! If you go into one of the big box stores look at the ones that they sell vs the ones they use to protect there store. They will use typically an Ansul, Amerex or Badger product. First alert and Strike First are also junk. I used to prefer Amerex but Now Like the badger brand the most. Ansul makes the best kitchen fire system out the and there fire Extinguishers are probably in second place these days. You will not be able to get these at the box store or even at a good hardware store. You will need to get these from a fire Extinguisher CO. Ask around andf try to stay away from the big guys. Smaller Company's like me tend not to treat there customers like $$ There are so many companies just looking for your money so ask your fire dept if they trust anyone, they are not officially allowed to recommend a company but they know who sucks.
A couple things that bugged me about this video. First rare earth magnets to hold an extinguisher to a car???????????
First tel's Look at the amerex and the other crappy one in the video they both had vehicle brackets attached you just need to screw the bracket into the car somewhere. I know that most people don't want to drill holes in there fancy car but trust me a loose fire extinguisher going off in your car will Blind your vision for 30-60 seconds and more than likely cause you to crash. Trust Me it sucks you can't see and can't breath, happened twice in 30 years.
Last thing He should had had his son up wind and had a diesel/ gas mix the pan , to show which one works best. Also Let The Future Fire Fighter Have his Fun And Put it OUT
Thanks for listening/ reading John
PS i only stumbled into this while looking for parts for a POS buckeye system
John Lillie you are100% right, I tell people the same thing about the stores on what they sell and what they use for them selfs. I believe Kidde has had four recalls on its extinguishers.
John Lillie the Badger extra is a good Extinguisher but not so much for the Badger Advantage a it’s a Kidde dressed as Badger.
If it doesn't have a UL mark, don't buy it.
+ArthurKanzler That's probably a good formula to follow.
Never put a dry chemical fire extinguisher in a car or a home if you care about the car or electronics in you home ... recommend CO2 (or Halon until they are outlawed in 2020).
If it’s a windy/breezy day and you have to use that CO2 or other clean agent extinguisher on a car fire, you’ll need a lot of luck.
But you have the right idea.
CO2 shouldn’t be a main extinguisher in a home as they’re not effective against class A fires; they should only be used for special hazards.
Halon manufacturing was outlawed in the ‘90s, but Halon can be freely recycled, even past 2020. Halontron 1 is a good alternative to Halon, although less effective pound for pound. If you’re going to have one of those for main protection, you need either an 11 or a 15 pound unit to achieve an A rating, and they should not be used around kitchens.
LOL you ignored him on every question he asked