Gadget critic Lisa McManus reviews a must-have for home cooks: fire extinguishers.
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Kidde? Really?
Wow that’s brutal.
The cheapest, most unreliable, entry level model. I will NOT be putting Kidde in my house.
Amarex by far. Undeniable results.
I stopped taking this video seriously when she said the Kidde was the winner. Then 2 seconds later talked about Kidde's massive recall. Love how they have an Amerex on the table but don't even talk about it. That Amerex is the only quality product up there. Good greif
A lid is much more easier and cheaper than a fire blanket…and its probably sitting on the counter top right next to you. Just place the lid on the pan and it will suffocate the fire.
What a useful video! I hardly see much of these nowadays, helped me make a purchase, sooo thanks! Straight to the point with unbiased testing, loved it! Gained a subscription and a like! ❤
Thanks to this i just put out a small fire in my home
Amerex has the best fire extinguishers.
The next time ATK tests kitchen fire extinguishers, I would love to see you test a CO2 extinguisher. Yes, I know they are not recommended by some authorities but they have the advantage of no cleanup. Give it a try- inquiring minds want to know!
I've watched a series of videos comparing fire extinguishes, and yours definitely deserves higher praise than most. Kudos!
Y'all had an Amerex fire extinguisher sitting on the table there but never mentioned it. In all of my other research I've been hearing that Amerex extinguishers are superior to Kidde extinguishers in quality and effectiveness. I would have liked to hear about the differences between the two in this experiment (assuming the Amerex was even tested).
Why does nobody test wet chemical, the one literally designed for cooking fires?
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We just moved and had a kitchen fire this morning and didn't have a fire extinguisher. It was so scary. I remembered watching this video and came back. Thank you ATK!
what they did not tell you is that abc is likely to cause the most property damage bc units are better for grease fires the agent is probably an alkaline and less likely to cause major property damage probably the best agent for a grease fire in a kitchen is purple k you really need to take preventitve measures you should not have anything combusitble near your stove purple K is likely to be highly effective on a small grease fire as a former distributor of abc and purple k extinguishing agents I would say a purple k agent is probably the best for a grease fire my current recommendation would be you research the rusoh purple k unit
As a career firefighter, I would fault this review for one thing. The over the range cans are great and not really for the same purpose as a manually applied extinguisher. They are required by many apartment complexes in my area due to folks walking away from the stove and having a flair-up. They are effective, work as advertised, and have definitely saved property. A manually applied extinguisher has a much different purpose. By all means, I would have both in my kitchen. It's like comparing a blender to a whisk. Different applications.
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You wouldn't want to use an ABC powder extinguisher on a cooking oil fire. The powder comes out fast and can spread burning oil around. Also, you may knock the flame down but there's nothing in the powder to prevent re-ignition.
For a shallow pan fire, use a fire blanket. For a fat fryer fire you really want a class K (class F in the UK) which will gently apply extinguishing media. Yes they do cause the fire to flare up on initial application, this is to be expected as there is an amount of water in the extinguishing media and the test fire makes an allowance for this. The initial flare up will only last a couple of seconds and that's why it's important to have training so you know what to expect should you need to use one. Continue to discharge the class K (or F in UK) into the oil until it has turned the oil into a solid. It will go like bubbling caramel through the process of saponification. This will prevent ignition.
Yes, I do this for a living. Stay safe people.
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I feel like with the fire stop it seems like a better idea to throw it at a larger fire.
Could you please do a review of meat slicers. I’m having a hard time picking one because so many of them seem to be difficult/impossible to clean with food ending up in places it shouldn’t be. During the pandemic I’m avoiding stuff from the deli & with a large family sometimes it’s easier to get my hands on a whole vacuum sealed ham than prepackaged sliced deli meat. PLEASE HELP
ALWAYS EMPTY THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER ONTO THE FIRE!!!
Does anyone have a suggestion for Canadian Fire Extinguishers for home use?
Very good information but the link to winning extinguisher is Amazon at $40.00, not the $25.00 that you mention. Is this really a new video, or a very old recycled video?
Good information and glad I had waited on purchasing the Tundra. My question, what is the life of an extinguisher?
You should havve explained what ABC stood for.
Just for your information, BOTH of the fire extinguishers finished in white, are ILLEGAL in all western countries. It is illegal to sell them, to buy them or to possess them.
And before anyone tries to argue with me DON'T.
I am a Home Office certificated fire safety officer and also a qualified fire investigation consultant.
I am not picking holes in your video, which, incidentally, is very well put together. But the public ought to be aware of the legal status of these fire appliances.
Possibly the two in question work properly. But the very fact they are manufactured in such a manner as to bri g their legality under scrutiny indicates that they may not work to the necessary standard.
And remember, it is YOUR LIFE and the lives of those close to you, that are in danger.
In summary, I would recommend that anyone possessing such equipment should dispose of it and replace it with appliances that meet international safety standards.
In the event of an emergency, you will thank me for this advice.
How about Gluten Free Bread?
Thanks for the PSA on the Kidde fire extinguishers. Turns out I had one of the affected models.
Good reminder. I haven't checked mine in ages.
Hard to tell but this looks like what’s called a dry chem extinguisher, yellow powder. Do not get this for your kitchen. It’s nearly impossible to clean up without a professional cleaning service. Get a CO2, carbon dioxide extinguisher. Restaurants have an automatic extinguishing system over their cook tops and it’s always CO2. They would be closed for days to clean up if a dry chem extinguisher were used.
WWLD
Not in the market for an extinguisher, but Lisa rocks. Need more GearHeads!
What about electric?
Great information. Thanks
Thank you!!
These are by far the best segments and best format on this channel. Hope it stays and thank you!
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Lisa or ATK should not be making a two minute video about this most important subject. Your comments about plastic handles and not putting out a dish towel fire are misleading.
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My choice will always be the brand Cold Fire. Their fire suppressant will not only put out a fire, but also prevent more fires from forming because it will drop the surrounding area’s temperature very cold.
Already bought the Amerex brand on the far right of the table. No mention of it in the video though. Wait….check out part 2 of the video. She explains that…”Compared to the others on the table, it was just too far to reach for testing.”
Lisa Rocks.
I wish you would do another video to teach people how to use a fire extinguisher.
Next time, please show how to use it. I have one, but always wondered if in an emergency I would have sense enough to know how to do it…thanks for all these videos, they are very helpful.
I've bought Kidde fire extinguishers by the literal case in the past and I strong suggest stepping up your budget just a couple more bucks (honestly, twice as many bucks… but it's still only about $20 more) and going with the bottom end of their professional line. I'm a big fan of the Pro 210. For about $45 you get an extinguisher that has never had cheesy plastic handles, has an aluminum body and valve (as opposed to mild steel), holds almost twice the fire retardant agent, and is rechargeable where most in this price range are use once and throw away (including their winner). That also means that over the years of ownership you can have it recertified and have the seals and such replaced if it ever sits around and just loses its charge.
Simply put, if you're strong enough to handle a slightly heavier extinguisher, and "wealthy" enough to afford the extra $20, the Pro 210 is a radically superior extinguisher to their winner. You won't regret the money if you ever need to use it. The extra 1.5lbs of retardant is more than enough reason to upgrade on its own, IMO.
Come to think of it, I should probably do a fire extinguisher video of my own…
One thing you missed was how long can you keep a fire extinguisher before it is expired? I have had the last one you talked about with the recall over ten years! The Guage still is in the green!
1:43 yes it puts out the fire which is great but it also looks like it fills your kitchen with choking co2 gas I don’t know about your kitchen but the gas cloud we see here would cover and fill half the room.