Fire Safety: 2010

7/02/2010

Pyrolon Plus II SMS Standard Suit with Zipper Collar - 25 per case - 3X-Large

Cheap Pyrolon Plus II SMS Standard Suit with Zipper Collar - 25 per case - 3X-Large Review

Fire Safety Sign - Flammable - Vinyl

Cheap Fire Safety Sign - Flammable - Vinyl Review

Cheap Fire Safety Sign - Fire Exit With Left Arrow - Plastic Review

NMC TV12 10"x8" .050 Rigid 2-vue Sgn-fire Extngshr

Cheap NMC TV12 10"x8" .050 Rigid 2-vue Sgn-fire Extngshr Review

FIRE REGULATIONS REQUIRE THIS DOOR TO BE KEPT CLOSED 10" x 14" Adhesive Dura-Vinyl Sign

Cheap FIRE REGULATIONS REQUIRE THIS DOOR TO BE KEPT CLOSED 10" x 14" Adhesive Dura-Vinyl Sign Review

Auto Fire Extinguisher w/ Velcro Bracket (2 lb BC Disposable)

Cheap Auto Fire Extinguisher w/ Velcro Bracket (2 lb BC Disposable) Review

Cheap FIRE EXIT DOOR MUST BE KEPT UNLOCKED DURING BUSINESS HOURS 10" x 14" Dura-Plastic Sign Review

Boas Safety Glasses (Clear Frame, Clear Anti-Fog Lens) - Lot of 12

Cheap Boas Safety Glasses (Clear Frame, Clear Anti-Fog Lens) - Lot of 12 Review

FIRE ALARM (ARROW LEFT) 7" x 14" Adhesive Dura-Vinyl Sign

Cheap FIRE ALARM (ARROW LEFT) 7" x 14" Adhesive Dura-Vinyl Sign Review

FIRST ALERT SA67D Smoke Detector

Cheap FIRST ALERT SA67D Smoke Detector Review

5-Point Breakaway Mesh Safety Vest - Fire Rated (Medium/X-Large)

Cheap 5-Point Breakaway Mesh Safety Vest - Fire Rated (Medium/X-Large) Review

FOR FIRE OR EMERGENCY USE ONLY 10" x 14" Aluminum Sign

Cheap FOR FIRE OR EMERGENCY USE ONLY 10" x 14" Aluminum Sign Review

FIRE EXTINGUISHER w/graphic 24" x 12" Dura-Plastic Sign

Cheap FIRE EXTINGUISHER w/graphic 24" x 12" Dura-Plastic Sign Review

FIRE EXIT KEEP CLEAR 10" x 14" Dura Aluma-Lite Sign

Cheap FIRE EXIT KEEP CLEAR 10" x 14" Dura Aluma-Lite Sign Review

First Alert FE1A10G Fire Extinguisher

Cheap First Alert FE1A10G Fire Extinguisher Review

Yep it certainly works. And that's what counts.

A small food fire in my toaster oven could have got out of hand. Flames were licking up to the cabinets above.

I had this extinguisher handy, and it put the fire out just like you want.

BUT WHAT A MESS.

I think this is true of all dry chemical extinguishers.

I spent 2 days cleaning the kitchen. The powder is probably not good to eat, so I had to make sure to get rid of every trace. DO NOT apply heat (oven self-clean is a big no-no) to get rid of this stuff.

If you can afford it, get Co2 or FE-36 (inert gas) extinguishers. However these cost 10 times as much.

If you don't expect a fire (who does?) this does the job. But there will be a mess.