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PSA: Element fire extinguisher for your BGE and your car

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Are you into having a fire extinguisher handy either in your garage, in your vehicles or NEAR your BGEs? I am and have for years. Though it is a no-no for having my BGEs sitting on my wooden deck I can't help it so I keep an extinguisher handy. But, the bad thing is I forget about replacing them as the charge does deteriorate.
Hagerty who I have my two antique cars insured with publishes a great magazine which I read cover to cover. The last issue had an article about all the damage that fire extinguishers do to your car which can really be costly and almost never to be able to get cleaned up! Along comes a product - they do not sell it - that is now very popular with fire departments and police. It is called Element. It has several great features - it is good for A B C and K fires and is non-toxic, non-corrosive, leaves no residue, no recharging and no maintenance EVER! Several companies sell them on Amazon for $89 and that's where I bought my first one and have a second one on the way! You trigger it similar to a road flare. It then starts immediately and goes for 50 seconds which supposedly is sufficient to put out a car fire and certainly enough to put out a fire on my wooden deck! There is a more expensive model that goes for 100 seconds. I’m going to mount my second one in my garage in a handy, very visible spot rather than in my trunk. I figure if a fire breaks out it will be with me doing something stupid with the hood up!
See how small they are?

Hagerty who I have my two antique cars insured with publishes a great magazine which I read cover to cover. The last issue had an article about all the damage that fire extinguishers do to your car which can really be costly and almost never to be able to get cleaned up! Along comes a product - they do not sell it - that is now very popular with fire departments and police. It is called Element. It has several great features - it is good for A B C and K fires and is non-toxic, non-corrosive, leaves no residue, no recharging and no maintenance EVER! Several companies sell them on Amazon for $89 and that's where I bought my first one and have a second one on the way! You trigger it similar to a road flare. It then starts immediately and goes for 50 seconds which supposedly is sufficient to put out a car fire and certainly enough to put out a fire on my wooden deck! There is a more expensive model that goes for 100 seconds. I’m going to mount my second one in my garage in a handy, very visible spot rather than in my trunk. I figure if a fire breaks out it will be with me doing something stupid with the hood up!
See how small they are?

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Interesting concept, I watched a few videos and personally if I am at the point of needing a fire suppression device that is most likely not going to cut it. YMMVSouth of Columbus, Ohio.
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what ever model you use/don't use - the big point from Ron is to have one handy.
I have a small compressed powder style in the kitchen, the deck that the egg is on is off the kitchen, so not too far to run. I also make sure that I don't block the potential escape routes from the deck, although I suspect that over the edge to the lawn 13 feet below would not be out of the question, even for my over 60 year old frame.~~
Walk softly, leave a good impression.
large BGE, vegegrilltarian -
zaphod said:what ever model you use/don't use - the big point from Ron is to have one handy.
I have a small compressed powder style in the kitchen, the deck that the egg is on is off the kitchen, so not too far to run. I also make sure that I don't block the potential escape routes from the deck, although I suspect that over the edge to the lawn 13 feet below would not be out of the question, even for my over 60 year old frame.
I will add to this, growing up we had a fire plan, dad encouraged us to break our bedroom windows if we could not get them open and we had a meeting spot for the whole family by the telephone pole in case of a fire or emergency, if you weren't there something was wrong. Sounds overkill but it could save lives.
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Here's a video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCaPUYKs5Zc
I tend to agree with others, Ron, I'm not sure this is a great option."I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
"The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat -
thumbs up to that @alaskanassasin - living in potential earthquake territory we have go-bags in the garage for each of us, with, clothes, maps and a meeting place.
the only problem with the plan is my kids keep out growing the clothes and shoes we have in their go-bags!!~~
Walk softly, leave a good impression.
large BGE, vegegrilltarian -
i hire fire details from the fire dept for some places i work. if theres a fire they call 911......i bring my own extinguishers.at home my extinguisher hangs in the kitchen next to the wall phone. its wall art til theres a firefukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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I bought a dozen of those at the last Ace Hardware convention, but luckily realized in time that I could NOT put them in my carry-on. Shipped them home and have one in each vehicle, ATV, UTV, boat, etc. Whats really nice is that you don't have to have them pressure checked every year. Throw them in a backpack for camping, or in a toolbox too. They weigh next to nothing.
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The video was interesting. I don't think I'd want to use one in any sort of confined space like a vehicle or even a room in a house. I like its simplicity a lot more than its poor effectiveness as shown in the video.
Somewhere on the Colorado Front Range -
Normally I'd just lick my wounds and go hide. I agree that one video makes the Element look like a fool's toy, BUT if you care to watch them then are many others by reputable publishers touting what a great product it is with their proof videos. I had nothing to gain personally and I just thought I was being helpful - so let me leave it at that.
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Corv said:The video was interesting. I don't think I'd want to use one in any sort of confined space like a vehicle or even a room in a house. I like its simplicity a lot more than its poor effectiveness as shown in the video.canuckland
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In the midst of discussing one fire extinguisher's merits or fails, don't lose the important point - have a fire extinguisher handy.
There are some smoke alarms that I think are a fools folly. So I have the ones I like. But I have them~~
Walk softly, leave a good impression.
large BGE, vegegrilltarian -
I always keep a large fire extinguisher on hand, and within a few steps of the kitchen and barbecues. I notice it does not have an expiry date, but research tells me they are generally good for 10-12 years. I wish I had labelled it with my date of purchase.
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Like the fires in the video, this thread will not go out!
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GrateEggspectations said:I always keep a large fire extinguisher on hand, and within a few steps of the kitchen and barbecues. I notice it does not have an expiry date, but research tells me they are generally good for 10-12 years. I wish I had labelled it with my date of purchase.
if its a kidde, check for recalls. kidde is known for not working properly and its the one sold in hd lowes marinas etc
fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
GrateEggspectations said:I always keep a large fire extinguisher on hand, and within a few steps of the kitchen and barbecues. I notice it does not have an expiry date, but research tells me they are generally good for 10-12 years. I wish I had labelled it with my date of purchase.#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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caliking said:GrateEggspectations said:I always keep a large fire extinguisher on hand, and within a few steps of the kitchen and barbecues. I notice it does not have an expiry date, but research tells me they are generally good for 10-12 years. I wish I had labelled it with my date of purchase.I try to put dates on everything now. Even when I open lunch meats, I generally affix a label specifying date of opening. Same when I fill my Jerry cans for the generator and snowblower.Painter’s tape and a sharpie for the win.
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