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Rollback - Kidde 5BC Fire Extinguisher, Model KD61W-5BC KD61W-5BC
$13.84 when purchased online. Original ($20.97)Shipping free over $35 purchase
This Kidde 5BC Fire Extinguisher has an easy-to-read gauge that tells you it is charged and ready to use. It features an easy-to-pull safety pin and a rust- and impact-resistant nylon handle with clear instructions on the label with graphics to show steps required to operate it. This aluminum fire extinguisher is ideal to have, giving you peace of mind in case of an emergency.
Regular Dry Chemical
UL listed
UL rated 5-B:C
U.S.C.G, DOT approved
Supplied with retention strap bracket
Sodium Bicarbonate
6 year limited warranty
Suitable for use on liquid & energized electrical firesonline
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kidde-...hbdg=L1300
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B = oil, grease, etc
C = electrical
The number before an "A" is equal to 1.25 gallons of water. So a 4A extinguisher is as effective as 5 gallons of water.
The number before a "B" and/or "C" is equal to square foot of coverage. So a 5BC extinguisher provides 5sqft of coverage.
For the home, ABC is best, but if I had to choose only two classes for home use it would be an AB extinguisher. C fires cause A fires.
Also, I really recommend going with a larger size. You'd be shocked how quickly these tiny extinguishers run out of agent.
How should one properly dispose of a fire extinguisher?
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How should one properly dispose of a fire extinguisher?
Sometimes they fill for free too
B = oil, grease, etc
C = electrical
The number before an "A" is equal to 1.25 gallons of water. So a 4A extinguisher is as effective as 5 gallons of water.
The number before a "B" and/or "C" is equal to square foot of coverage. So a 5BC extinguisher provides 5sqft of coverage.
For the home, ABC is best, but if I had to choose only two classes for home use it would be an AB extinguisher. C fires cause A fires.
Also, I really recommend going with a larger size. You'd be shocked how quickly these tiny extinguishers run out of agent.
Also, if there's no A, will it not take out paper and wood fire?
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B = oil, grease, etc
C = electrical
The number before an "A" is equal to 1.25 gallons of water. So a 4A extinguisher is as effective as 5 gallons of water.
The number before a "B" and/or "C" is equal to square foot of coverage. So a 5BC extinguisher provides 5sqft of coverage.
For the home, ABC is best, but if I had to choose only two classes for home use it would be an AB extinguisher. C fires cause A fires.
Also, I really recommend going with a larger size. You'd be shocked how quickly these tiny extinguishers run out of agent.
Would you happen to know the rational for 1.25 gallons? Seems unnecessarily to complicate that.
Only reason I could think of is 1.25 gallons equals roughly 2 hogsheads
B = oil, grease, etc
C = electrical
The number before an "A" is equal to 1.25 gallons of water. So a 4A extinguisher is as effective as 5 gallons of water.
The number before a "B" and/or "C" is equal to square foot of coverage. So a 5BC extinguisher provides 5sqft of coverage.
For the home, ABC is best, but if I had to choose only two classes for home use it would be an AB extinguisher. C fires cause A fires.
Also, I really recommend going with a larger size. You'd be shocked how quickly these tiny extinguishers run out of agent.
What kind to use for car engine
Only reason I could think of is 1.25 gallons equals roughly 2 hogsheads
The only thing that I can think of is that the once popular pressurized water extinguishers contained 2 1/2 gallons of water. This would make sense since the fire code required a minimum 2A rating for extinguishers in commercial buildings.
We purchased several of these extinguishers from Costco a few years ago, sadly we had to send half of them back because they had already leaked down after leaving the factory in China.
I recommend that one pay extra for a well constructed fire extinguisher from a local, reputable extinguisher service company.
Same! I had to use one a few weeks ago. I went out and bought 4 more, and more for my car after that frightening experience.
How should one properly dispose of a fire extinguisher?
After discharging all of the chemical/pressure from the extinguisher, every one I have ever had, I was able to unscrew the top fairly easily. I made a compressed air canister out of one and added a Schrader valve so I could fill it. Works fine still for going on 10 years. I made sure to spray paint it green so that someone doesn't get it mixed up with an actual fire extinguisher.
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