2-Pack First Alert HOME1 1-A:10-B:C Rechargeable Standard Fire Extinguisher

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02-11-2020 at 10:51 AM #4

Some really bad recent reviews on Amazon.

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02-11-2020 at 11:15 AM #5

It's worth noting that these are 1A rated which is worse than many people recommend of 2A.

It'll be better than nothing, but isn't quite up to "expert recommended".*

*Expert recommendations vary

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02-11-2020 at 11:30 AM #6

Quote from mantann :

It's worth noting that these are 1A rated which is worse than many people recommend of 2A.

It'll be better than nothing, but isn't quite up to "expert recommended".*

*Expert recommendations vary

1A and 2A are a size rating so two 1A have the same volume as one 2A.
"A fire extinguisher with a 1A rating is equivalent to 1.25 gallons of water. A 2A rating equals 2.5 gallons of water and a 4A rating equals 5 gallons of water."

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02-11-2020 at 11:51 AM #7

Quote from stackknots :

Some really bad recent reviews on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/First-Aler...B01LTICQYE

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02-11-2020 at 12:16 PM #8

For some reason, it's charging me $6 for shipping, I do have Amazon prime.

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02-11-2020 at 12:22 PM #9

I can't seem to figure out how to compare kidde units to first alert units, but the regular price $15 kidde extinguishers at Walmart weigh 15lbs whereas these are 5lbs. So wouldn't 30lbs probably be better than 10 pounds if you were to spend $30?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kidde-.../638458955

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02-11-2020 at 12:36 PM #10

Quote from AdamDport :

I can't seem to figure out how to compare kidde units to first alert units, but the regular price $15 kidde extinguishers at Walmart weigh 15lbs whereas these are 5lbs. So wouldn't 30lbs probably be better than 10 pounds if you were to spend $30?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kidde-.../638458955

The 15 lb walmart weight is assembled weight including the tank.

This 5 lb is the weight of the extinguishing agent inside the tank.

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02-11-2020 at 01:02 PM #11

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The 15 lb walmart weight is assembled weight including the tank.

This 5 lb is the weight of the extinguishing agent inside the tank.

First alert says these are "2.5lbs rated" whereas the kidde are "net agent weight 1.5". Not sure if those can be compared or not.

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02-11-2020 at 01:17 PM #12

Quote from AdamDport :

First alert says these are "2.5lbs rated" whereas the kidde are "net agent weight 1.5". Not sure if those can be compared or not.

Sorry, I responded based on price/weight before clicking the links.

I see now the differences:

Walmart/Kidde: 5B (5 sqft flamable liquids). Sodium Bicarbonate extinguishing agent.

This/First Alert: 10B (10 sqft). Ammonium phosphate extinguishing agent.

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02-11-2020 at 01:50 PM #13

Quote from AdamDport :

I can't seem to figure out how to compare kidde units to first alert units, but the regular price $15 kidde extinguishers at Walmart weigh 15lbs whereas these are 5lbs. So wouldn't 30lbs probably be better than 10 pounds if you were to spend $30?

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kidde-.../638458955

Sounds like Kiddie have had recalls [thewirecutter.com] affecting millions of units, and should possibly be avoided.

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02-11-2020 at 02:13 PM #14

I like a deal. But something about buying stuff like this online from anything less than a big box store scares me.... any comments on buying an item like this one from woot ?

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02-11-2020 at 02:43 PM #15

Quote from Sriracha-Sauce :

For some reason, it's charging me $6 for shipping, I do have Amazon prime.

I saw the same, but when I clicked on the free prime shipping radio button it switched to free shipping.

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