Best fire extenguishers according to redditors
We found 179 Reddit comments discussing the best fire extenguishers. We ranked the 42 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 179 Reddit comments discussing the best fire extenguishers. We ranked the 42 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
A fire extinguisher. You probably won't ever use it, but if you do need it someday, it will be well worth the 20 bucks.
EDIT: Yes, you can get a decent one for the home for under $20.
EDIT PART 2: Aaaaahhhhh thanks for the gold! You just made my night! :D
That's why you keep a fire extinguisher in your car. It's really an awesome idea. The dry chemical kind are what they use at race tracks most of the time, and I can say from experience your car will usually run after a bit of cleaning (had a fuel line barb work its way out of a carburetor).
My one buddy told me, "You'll never think you need it until you're watching your car burn and standing there with your dick in your hand."
Have an up to date fire extinguisher in your kitchen.
Also, have fire extinguishers in your hall closet, bedroom, car, girlfriend’s car, etc.
Give them to family as stocking stuffers
They are small and cheap and can stop a shitty situation from turning catastrophic.
Glad he caught it in time! I have a heat triggered fire extinguishing ball in my grow closet for this very purpose- it may be what your friend needs:
Elide Fire Ball, Self Activation Fire Extinguisher, 2018 New Version , Boat Extinguisher, Car Extinguisher, Fire Safety Product, Elide, 5 Year warranty https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BC653JC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_X5ijDbFS3CZX8
It may ruin your plants, but if it saves the house...
A lot of people don't think about this and it's important so I am making this post.
Everyone on this sub, and everyone in general, should have a fire extinguisher at home.
If you live in a condo or apartment, a single fire extinguisher will suffice. If in a home, a fire extinguisher for every floor and one for the garage.
A 4-5 lb fire extinguisher is enough for whatever home use you might need without getting the fire department involved. Or it could be used to delay the fire enough for the fire department to arrive and save your home or the building.
I also have a 2.5 lb fire extinguisher next to my battlestation. Just in case, and it makes me feel good. If I ever have an electrical fire or my PSU for decides to blow up, I'll be ready for it.
Avoid plastic handles. They just aren't as durable. At some point before the end of the projected lifetime of the extinguisher I recommend to just go ahead and use it for practice. Then either refill or just get a new one.
This one isn't cheap, and it's not what the OP suggested, but it's the bare minimum I would suggest.
Unless you've got proper (also annually refreshed) training, anything less than 5 pounds is bordering on insufficient. Especially in a panic situation.
Source: Industrial firefighter.
This is what happens when water instantly turns to steam and explodes out with a surprising amount of force taking the oil and flames with it.. Cover it and remove it from heat if you can. Small oil fires can be put out with baking soda, and extinguish large oil fires with a powder fire extinguisher if need be..
Also, if you don't have one, even a small to medium sized powder fire extinguisher, something.. Go buy a a huge box of baking soda right now, set it someplace accessible, and be ready to tear that open if need be.. Then go on amazon and get yourself a powder fire extinguisher for probably sub $30 (or hey, when you need to make free shipping) and be safer for it.
Then, never, ever, ever! Put water or some other liquid that boils at a lower temperature than oil, into hot oil and not be anything other than ready to put out a grease fire.. Keep a small baking soda by your stove.. Why not.. Be ready.. Adding wine to that chicken you've been frying in a little too much oil? Oh no, you burned your house down, no you didn't, cause you had baking soda at the ready!
Oh no, it's not enough! Not in your house, you're the Elsa of baking soda! Tear off the top and let it go! Cover the flames and everything around it, let's face it, you're cleaning the kitchen at this point. And besides, the baking soda helps absorb the oil that is now everywhere.. Get a mop, it's time to get cleani--
But wait, the beast, she crackles forth.. But you.. You are prepared.. You must attack the source! No problem! For you are armed with the mightiest and the highest reviewed of all the $30 amazon powder fire extinguishers.. Go forth, pull pin, and let rip at the center of all the flames, the source, and start working your way out.. Cover everything..
If it burns, shoot it..
Smile, victory is yours.. Call your insurance, call your local cleanup crew.. Laugh after realizing you no longer have to clean the kitchen..
TL;DR Get a big box of baking soda and be ready to pour it everywhere! You're fighting a grease fire and IT WILL BURN DOWN YOUR ENTIRE LIFE, if you let it. Also get the best reviewed $30 powdered fire extinguisher on amazon, right now.. Seriously, you'll probably save lives with this some day, or not quite burn down as much of your house...
Oh look! A $30 Highly-reviewed Kidde FA110 Multi-Purpose Powder Fire Extinguisher and a ridiculously long hyperlink so you notice it and buy one because, Hey!!!!!! This!!! THIS WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE and your most valued possessions!!!! And, free shipping over $35... BUY IT! BE SAFE!
Also, for those who have them, you rock, but you should check now to see if yours has expired and replace if need be!!!
AND ABOVE ALL ELSE!! If a fire ever seems out of control, or starts out that way, call the fire department IMMEDIATELY, and fight the fire if you can, flee if you can't.. Your life is more valuable than your belongings.
If it's a Kidde, and not affected by the recall, I would still consider throwing it out. I'm a firefighter and honestly, I'd rather have nothing in my house than to have a Kidde. Same with their smoke detectors. I see more false alarms with Kidde detectors than I do with any other brand. I once had bi-monthly false alarms regularly in my own house with my Kidde detectors. I ripped them out and bought nest, I ripped out my Kidde extinguishers and bought Amerex. 10lb ABC Dry Chemical Class A:B:C Fire Extinguisher https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CMUMRP2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_UQRlDbT83JZ2T
Another lifehack since people are worried they won't have a large baking sheet or anything to cover the fire with.
Buy a damn fire extinguisher to keep around the house; they're $20.
Yes, [actually, they do](First Alert AF400 Tundra Fire Extinguisher Aerosol Spray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001229JCU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fNC.ybECQDXHV).
Only one way to find out..
But seriously, get yourself a full size all purpose extinguisher..
$120 on Amazon. The competitor is $40.
You save 40$ off a normal PSU price, just enough budget to buy this bad boy! (To go with your PSU) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VBGG5Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_appbBbS59MMSG
Kidde FA110 Multi Purpose Fire Extinguisher 1A10BC, 1 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00002ND64/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7f8pDbN8QV060
$19.99
I imagine something similar to these: https://www.amazon.com/Extinguisher-Suppression-Device-Safety-Product/dp/B01JVXFQ6E
I just want him and everyone who takes advantage of musicians/artists to go away.
Or be a human being and take some of the money you are collecting/stealing and buy $200 worth of fire prevention equipment from Amazon. A fire extinguisher is $20. A fire blanket is $12. Our safety is a collective effort. Nobody has any excuses especially those who are profiting from this community.
In short: yes! You do so by introducing a chain breaking chemical. Others have mentioned halon as a good example of this. So is Tundra which in a little aerosol can fire extinguisher with a potassium containing chemical that works by the same mechanism: breaking the chemical reaction chain.
If you look up the combustion chemical reaction, it is generally something like CH4 + 2O2 = CO2 + 2H2O (roughly for methane). However, that reaction is just the net sum of what's really happening.
Big clunky CH4 molecules dancing around don't commonly bump into other big O2 molecules. And when they do, it's highly unlikely everything will get rearranged perfectly to make CO2 and H2O. Instead, a bunch of little steps happen in the middle. A chain reaction of steps called a reaction mechanism. We know this by understanding rates of reactions.
Since we understand roughly how reaction rates work, we also know which ones are fast and therefore happen much more often. In combustion, the first ones are called INITIATION REACTIONS where those big clunky molecules break apart (decompose or dissociate by some ignition event like a spark) into smaller, more reactive stuff. An example is O2 = 2O. One oxygen molecule makes two oxygen radicals. That means one molecule moving around hitting things is not two running around hitting things over twice as often.
Now we have some big molecules and radicals dancing around. Something to note is that those molecules we start and end with (CH4, H2O, CO2, H2O) are relatively stable compared to those radicals like H, OH, O, etc. Those radicals are unstable forms of this atoms so they want to bump into other molecules, make or break bonds, and reach something more stable.
So when a big more stable molecule runs into one of those little reactive radicals we make more things happen. An example is O2 + H = OH + O. So we started with one unstable radical and ended up with two unstable radicals running off to react with more molecules. This is called a BRANCHING REACTION and it's how the chain reaction accelerates. There are also PROPAGATION REACTIONS where you start and end with the same number of radicals so you rearranged bonds but generally speaking didn't speed up or slow down he overall chain reaction.
Finally we have TERMINATION REACTIONS where we end up with fewer radicals than we start with. An example would be H + OH + M = H2O + M (ignore that M for now, just means the reaction needs a helper molecule to proceed so it will happen more at higher pressures). We start with two reactive radicals and end with one.
This is where halon or that Tundra stuff come in. They react very fast with radicals that develop early in the reaction, like Halon with H radicals, so you overwhelm the chain reaction with TERMINATION REACTIONS before it can keep going. Kill the chain and you kill the combustion, even with fuel oxidizer and heat there. As long as that radical scavenging chemical remains to keep breaking the chain, the combustion won't proceed.
Google combustion reaction mechanisms to learn more.
Source: firefighter and getting PhD on combustion.
Edit: punctuation
Accidental fires are how you learn! Thats why you should make sure you pick up some of these bad boys :)
http://www.amazon.com/First-Alert-AF400-2-Extinguisher-Aerosol/dp/B002U0KGDY/ref=sr_1_7?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1343421103&sr=1-7
Fire extinguishers come in different types. A dry chemical extinguisher rated for A-B-C (3 most common) would handle nearly anything you may need in a standard house. Probably get one in the 5lb range. You'll probably want more than one depending on size of the house, one in the kitchen, one in the garage, for example
[example, but not necessarily a recommendation] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000VBGG5Q/ref=zg_bs_13400621_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=HCP9YEQ2TPNR3DZ86MPS)
Those will work fine, but you can also find water filled extinguishers at surplus sales and surplus stores. There are some that you pressurize with air, and those really old ones that you turn upside down to make the water flow. This style is what I'm referring to: https://www.amazon.com/Amerex-Gallon-Water-Class-Extinguisher/dp/B00F5CJEZU They dispense a lot more water in a faster time period than a sprayer. There are also backpack style manual fire pumps called Indian tanks (they were made by the Indian Company). Some of the surplus places are currently selling a Swiss Military version of them. Again, the stream is much better and more water is deployed faster. No affiliation with this auction, but here is the Swiss Version. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1930s-military-Swiss-Army-Fire-Pump-Water-portable-Car-Wash-Truck-Wash-Atc-Atv-/301718090321
I keep at least 100 feet of hose on each hose bib (no chance of them freezing here) and 200 feet on a couple of them. That gives me enough hose line hooked up to go all the way around the house, or to drag a hose inside if needed.
I run mine unattended, but I have a fire ball and an automatic fire extinguisher to snuff the flames in the event something goes wrong. The fireball is nice because you can put it just about anywhere, including inside an enclosure if you plan for it.
Fire Ball - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JVXFQ6E/
Automatic Extinguisher - http://www.urbangardensupply.net/safety-equipment/flame-defender-extinguisher-2-kg/
WeatherTech are really nice and durable. This would be the first thing I put in my truck. You might want to do a gift certificate if you don't know the model/year/etc.
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Also a fire extinguisher - I have this one: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TPOU2W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Again, it's a bit pricey so you might want to just contribute to the truck fund and let him supply the rest of the $$$
Probably one of these too
Not sure if the link will work. Out of stock, or not available anymore, everywhere I have searched. https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Wolf-Thirst-Extinguisher-Drinks/dp/B01M3X33V0
Конкретно то что на видео - Elide Fire https://www.amazon.com/Elide-Fire-Activation-Extinguisher-warranty/dp/B07BC653JC
This one.. A CO2 fire extinguisher would be the best option, but they are much more expensive.
$20 doesnt sounds so bad
https://www.amazon.com/First-Alert-AUTO5-Auto-Extinguisher/dp/B000P0DPGQ/ref=pd_day0_hl_263_1/135-6064589-1909121?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000P0DPGQ&pd_rd_r=a3dbbafc-2e6d-11e9-9785-9966c44d7ef0&pd_rd_w=3yg7f&pd_rd_wg=JtiYp&pf_rd_p=ad07871c-e646-4161-82c7-5ed0d4c85b07&pf_rd_r=BYSE0WTE6JJ61BM2QT2K&psc=1&refRID=BYSE0WTE6JJ61BM2QT2K
Well yes, but actually no.
In all seriousness, the vast majority of machines shouldn't present problems if you don't start opening up cases and poking around and making ill-advised modifications.
Major brand name machines are generally pretty reliable if run in-spec. There are occasional issues (See the recent controversy with the Ender 3's bum connectors) but for the most part the risk is minimal.
That said, it's a mechanical device that works with high temperatures and generally flammable material, it's inevitable that there are going to be problems.
I have my printer set up with a metal beam over the bench and I stuck one of these above the printer. I highly recommend them.
A lot of people like these but they're not a great idea because of how they function. They explode and throw their fire suppressant all over the area but the explosion is basically just a small firecracker and can throw burning debris around a room.
The overhead ones that I posted will just pop open and dump their contents down so they're perfect for positioning over a printer.
You're welcome! I love what I do. It's just volunteer, but I've been doing it across two states for 12 years now. I love it.
And to be honest - I kind of always liked those little "nothing" calls where we go visit a family that's worried, or clearly new at this, and help them understand alarms, maybe even some CO checks, etc.
Also, buy a fire extinguisher. You know you need one. ;) :P
All of this is stored in the trunk of my Jeep strapped down in the black tote pictured. I didn't get all of these things at Amazon, but tried to find a link to purchase everything.
Not pictured is a rollbar mounted fire extinguisher
This isn't specifically for camping, just what I have on me at all times.
Starting at the top right:
There's a compressed dry powder version now. It uses a small explosive charge.
Over the years abc extinguishers have been more common for sure. A lot of people don't use their fire extinguishers so they've likely had them for years. In my kitchen in my old house my extinguisher was only a class A and it was probably 11 or 12 years old.
I don't know if you can even buy a class A extinguisher anymore.. found oneThat's great!
But, the rest of us aren't so confident about the Anet A8 seeing how there are multiple examples of them catching fire.
#1 2017
#2 2017
#3 2017
#4 2018
That's me taking 5 minutes. Actually I spent more time writing this than researching this. An exhaustive search would probably yield more and these are just the ones people are telling us about.
Maybe they can be made safe, but that needs to happen in the factory, not after the fact by the consumer who probably isn't an electrical engineer. You're not an electrical engineer are you?
Disclaimer: I'm not an expert. Take my advice at your own risk.
I don't know what's causing these fires. But, I've heard mention of mainboards and PSU's. You should probably take the task of heating off the mainboard and put it onto external mosfets for the hotend and the hotbed. You might also want to replace the factory power supply (PSU) with something more robust. As long as the A8 is 12 volts I'd probably suggest an ATX power supply conversion if you're handy with a soldering iron and feel confident you can do it. ATX power supplies come with a number of built-in safety features. Here's a wiki on choosing a PSU.
You might also want to add some basic fire suppression to your print area. This maybe would stop a fire, but it's not going to stop an electrical short creating heat and therefore acting as an ignition source. It might give you more time to react in the case that a fire does start.
Edit: I couldn't find the rating on the rangehood fire extinguisher so, this ball extinguisher that is ABC rated might be a better option if you can figure out how to suspend it above your printer which shouldn't be too hard as it comes with a metal stand.
I would definitely add a fire extinguisher nearby where you print.
Then add a fire alarm above your printer and in the adjacent room.
This is not just advice for you, but it's advice for anyone. I've done all three of the above suggestions. I've add the stove rangehood fire extinguisher. I've wall mounted a fire extinguisher in the adjacent room. I've also add two fire alarms, one above my printer and another in the adjacent room.
Be safe my friend and heed the warnings these multiple fires are broadcasting.
https://www.amazon.com/Amerex-Chemical-Class-Extinguisher-Bracket/dp/B00F5CK9X6/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=5+lb+amerex&qid=1563373091&s=gateway&sr=8-4
Jeez, yeah, theyre not expensive. And check with your renters/homeowners insurance, sometimes they give you a discount for having one.
https://smile.amazon.com/Kidde-FA110-Purpose-Extinguisher-1A10BC/dp/B00002ND64/
http://amazon.com/Kidde-466204-Fire-Extinguisher-Rated/dp/B0017TE8BK
This is currently a great price for an abc fire extinguisher, according to camel camel camel. http://camelcamelcamel.com/Kidde-466204-Fire-Extinguisher-Rated/product/B0017TE8BK
I have never set my shop on fire, but I have burnt myself, and cut myself, and abraded myself, but nothing too bad. I try to work intentionally slow and deliberate. I like my fingers. In my grandfather's shop though, everything was a mess, and there was a shotshell lodged near a grinder, and when he was grinding with me there, that went off... scared the hell out of us.
Fluffy above has it right: wear protective equipment: goggles and ears are a must power tools.
As far as a first aid kit goes, I keep in my shop bandages and stuff for compressing, staunching blood flow, with a real first aid kit in the kitchen 30 seconds away.
I was thinking about this today. But I had an idea. What if you made a holder for one of these at the top of the enclosure? https://www.amazon.com/Extinguisher-Suppression-Device-Safety-Product/dp/B01JVXFQ6E
If you're clever you could rig up an Arduino or Raspberry Pi as a smoke detector.
https://create.arduino.cc/projecthub/Aritro/smoke-detection-using-mq-2-gas-sensor-79c54a
Use a relay to control the power supply to the printer, if any smoke is detected the Arduino would immediately cut the power to the printer. At that point, the most critical thing is making sure there's minimal flammable material around the printer.
Alternatively, mount a fire ball above the printer in the enclosure. https://www.amazon.com/Extinguisher-Suppression-Device-Safety-Product/dp/B01JVXFQ6E
Some things I know I forgot:
This is what I have. I still recommend a 5 or 10 pound extinguisher for your primary one but this works in a pinch.
First Alert Fire Extinguisher | Tundra Fire Extinguishing Aerosol Spray, Pack of 2, AF400-2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002U0KGDY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HrC3DbJS0S8R8
https://www.amazon.com/Extinguisher-Suppression-Device-Safety-Product/dp/B01JVXFQ6E
AFO Fireball Automatic Fire... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077LVMGJ4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I have two "Highest Priority" items. They seem to be two completely different things- but they are connected. You see, this is to keep my fake-face on.
As a female who wears makeup there is nothing more irritating than when you're doing whatever, you know, looking good.. and suddenly you look at your reflection in a window or something and you're like DAMN WHO LET MY REAL FACE OUT? And you gotta fix that! All that work you spent artfully painting on how your face looks to the public and within hours it's all faded and your eyeliner is halfway down your eyelids. In order to be able to fix it on-the-spot you're suddenly carrying around your whole makeup bag for touch-ups at dinner and when the occasional photographer walks by. Imagine you're out on a date with some hottie and you're like "hey sorry I have to go powder my nose", then you pick up your 3 gallon purse with every brush and gloss known to mankind (all only half-full, of course) and drag it off to the bathroom!
This is just safety standard to cool down after you look so hot for so long. (It can also be used as a blunt weapon to beat the hundreds of people you attract off of you)
^(Also, I am not confident in my baking/cooking abilities)
Edit: fixed first link thx Youjimbo
In case anyone is still reading this-- a whole bunch of fire extinguishers have been recalled. [This one was recommended in the Reddit thread.] (https://www.amazon.com/Amerex-B500-Multi-Purpose-Fire-Extinguisher/dp/B00F5CKJJU) Another practical gift idea to file away. ETA: reviewers say it's cheaper to buy at a hardware store.
Here is one example but there are many more.
Mini Firefighter MFF01 Multi Purpose 4-in-1 Fire Extinguisher Eliminator for Gasoline, Kitchen Grease, Oil, Electric and Wood Fires. Home Safety https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MS6YYP9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_IfAaAbXS36STP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WAQcQuARU8
Basically, the water instantly vaporizes into steam, and creates a steam + burning oil fireball.
Everyone should have one of these in their kitchen, just in case. They're a pain to buy from Amazon, though, because of the shipping restrictions. Every hardware store carries them.
I happened to see this while I was browsing around on Tindie the other day. You might be interested. https://www.tindie.com/products/niujl123/shut-down-3d-printer-by-smoke-detector/
I like the enthusiasm but honestly it's probably easier and safer to use existing solutions: put one of those extinguisher bombs on top of the printer (eg. https://www.amazon.com/Extinguisher-Suppression-Device-Safety-Product/dp/B01JVXFQ6E ) which should handle the fire and wake the neighborhood at the same time, and make sure your smoke alarms batteries are good.
Hi princessimpeach, I think this is mighty important. It has been in my Household wishlist since November and I really could have used it last week.
my lie? I'm named after a song by either Bob Dylan, Stevie Nicks, or Hall and Oates. You decide which one is the lie ;-)
You can get one for like $20 on Amazon
Maybe it's just because I am a mom, but my go-to recommendations are always the things you reach for at 3am and then kick yourself for not having had the foresight to own.
I don't want to type a novel here, so I will stop. Just think of the things you reached for without thinking while growing up. Start with the things you will use most often and those that are needed for real emergencies and go from there. Hope this helps and congratulations!
Will these work well to do what he did? I do want a longer forge with a closed end like his.
Good hanging automatic fire extinguishers are pricey, yes. I could see a number of situations where the cost of a fire extinguisher would negate the cost of fire damage. It's very situational, however.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CUJGML4
I am bringing a grill to the festival. I know I need to buy a fire extinguisher. From your knowledge, is this one going to be suitable for their standards?
Yeah, I'll probably look into a cutoff as well.
>Something like the AFO Fireball
Holy fuck, this thing?!?
>when it comes into contact with fire and disperses non-toxic chemicals to extinguish the flames in an area with a radius ranging between 86 to 107 square feet.
This exploding in an enclosed structure of approximately 8 cubic feet would definitely put out any fire. It'd probably blow out the enclosure as well, but hey, no fire.
I might see if there's a smaller one. Definitely seems more useful than the stovetop one.
EDIT: Interesting thought though, if you mounted the AFO ball with a 3D printed plastic mount to the top of an enclosure, the heat would probably melt the plastic enough to drop the ball directly onto the fire before the fire got big enough to ignite it normally. Putting it out earlier.
I prefer the Binford LC3400 Lather Cannon, myself.
Fire Extinguisher Ball on Amazon.
Here is the one I got. It comes with a little stand that I just zip-tied on top of my printer. It's basically a ball wrapped in a fuse with a fire-cracker and extinguishing powder inside. Flames touch the fuse and the thing explodes (small, safe, youtubers have set them off in their hands) and sprays fire extinguishing powder everywhere.
Lights, fans, cooling, heating all contribute to your amperage pulled and this is the number the breaker uses to determine overload. Running a 5x5 space with 2 QB + COB+smaller lights on my veg space + intake and exhaust fans+ pumps etc and am pulling 800 to 1000 watts at any one time about 8-9 amps on a 15 amp breaker. I also have an AC and dehumidifier unit which pulls 8-10 amps by itself and there fore must go on another circuit. I could not run all that unless I split it up.
My point is don't underestimate TOTAL usage by just assuming lights are the only draw and yes buy a kill-a-watt meter it is very useful if you have any doubts. Also be sure the breaker you think it is is the one that it actually are using by plugging something into it and shutting the breaker off.
It is possible to do what you want on 10 but for me that would be cutting it close depending on peripherals. You can also tap into that 220v? dryer oulet but that is a longer topic.
Fire is a real concern for growers. I read an article on it last night but cant find it now but I am wanting to buy one of these now https://www.amazon.com/Extinguisher-Suppression-Device-Safety-Product/dp/B01JVXFQ6E/
Interesting. This might be useful to mount above the 3d printer with one of these in case a fire ever broke out.
fire suppression ball
And get a good clean agent one. Otherwise it leaves even more of a mess to clean up (I learned the hard way how a standard extinguisher gets powder EVERYWHERE). Get something like this one.
It's this one here. Larger one doesn't look like it would fit. Kidde FA110 Multi Purpose Fire Extinguisher 1A10BC, 1 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00002ND64/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_sQTnzbXZHSZA1
I like it raw like u/overlyapologeticguy
Protection: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01LTICQYE/?coliid=I2BXJ3ECA86AFL&colid=5JSIIC863OTV&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it (currently $21.99 with prime)
Thanks! They don't have it anymore on their official site, but I found it here on Amazon
That's why I keep this in my game room: https://www.amazon.com/First-Alert-AF400-Extinguishing-Aerosol/dp/B001229JCU
Any thoughts on mounting an Elide Fire Ball in the engine bay?
https://www.amazon.com/Elide-Fire-Activation-Extinguisher-warranty/dp/B07BC653JC
Interesting! Wonder how well they perform in an enclosed area like an RV or room. A fire extinguisher directs the chemical directly at where the user aims it. This is beneficial that the user won't inhale whatever chemicals are being deployed. The AFO fire ball does a 360 so it hits everything, which has its benefits, but I'm guessing you end up inhaling a lot of this product.
Amazon link to the AFO: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JVXFQ6E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_LNN9ybY2MW84W
Obviously the lack of fire is the best option in these scenarios, in my non fire professional opinion.
These remind me of the fire ropes too, can't find the link right now though.
Edit found the link to BlazeCut, doesn't appear on Amazon any more for some reason tho: https://jogrusa.com/products/blazecut-fire-suppression-system
This is what I had come up with a few months ago, which will do what you're suggesting, but without the extra electronics. The comments there have the model of smoke alarm I used - it specifically has to have 120V integrated relays.
There's a couple options for fire suppression, this being another
Very good post ! and you broke some very common sense rules. Smoke detector next to the printer is a must with a fire extinguisher close by! I print overnight and remotely with octoprint , have a wifi cam on my printer and a wifi power outlet so i can shutdown remotely . In the process now of rebuilding my cr10s control box to go into a PC case with a safer PC ATX power supply and better mosfets , better wiring . You really do have to check every single part of a new printer and make sure every screw is tight and inspect all parts about every month , its a must ! this is how you find bad wires, heat damage and faulty loose parts. The quality of these printers coming from china is always suspect , they don't have the same rules about safety and quality of electrical parts , especially these cheap power supplies.
these a good to have next to a printer .
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002U0KGDY/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B002U0KGDY&pd_rd_wg=gjVoO&pd_rd_r=H3NFRFDNXWWC786AGKFA&pd_rd_w=lT4EK
for unattended printing , i have been considering the fire extinguisher ball
https://www.amazon.com/Extinguisher-Suppression-Device-Safety-Product/dp/B01JVXFQ6E/ref=pd_sim_469_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01JVXFQ6E&pd_rd_r=HG0JX9DBWW38VCY9K200&pd_rd_w=9YkPE&pd_rd_wg=OpFhs&psc=1&refRID=HG0JX9DBWW38VCY9K200
These are small enough to carry around in your backpack. I'll have one with me at all times.
I’ve also considered sticking a “fireball” in the enclosure but haven’t done so yet.
AFO Fire Ball, ABC Fire Extinguisher, Fire Suppression Device, Fire Safety Product With Sign https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JVXFQ6E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_bcEWCbS7QVAF7
Oh and of course a regular inspection of the connectors both outside and inside the “control box”
A fire extinguisher and a first aid kit. The day of moving in to my first place I sliced my finger badly opening a box. Bleeding every where. Couldn't find a thing to wrap it with (cause hey moving) needed 4 stitches. Definitely wish I had a first aid kit then.
Also a base ball bat or a golf club near the door. Lol I just felt safer knowing I had something close by to defend myself with.
I like surprises :)
It was an ABC
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F5CKJJU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Your comment prompted me to price-check fire extinguishers on amazon and I found this.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JVXFQ6E/ref=s9_acsd_zwish_hd_bw_buE73_c_x_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_r=7MYRX1RQZM393T3P17AP&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=a76c4107-ed53-5b69-8565-947784193630&pf_rd_i=13400621
I got super excited until I found out the first part of the title was the opposite of what it sounds like.
This is what I currently have two of
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00002ND64/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
One is mounted on the rear roll bar, the other is underneath my driver seat, really wedged in there.
These are in a crate in the trunk:
These are located in the passenger cabin:
During winter I'll put an ice scraper and de-icer in the car/trunk. There are kits you can buy and add items as you see fit. Take the time (unlike me with the shovel) to understand how to use each item properly in an emergency situation. Also don't wait until you need to change a flat to learn how.
Removing trim (not me, just the video I used): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR6Hv_o3YcU
Mounting bracket: http://amazon.com/gp/product/B00002NC0N
Extinguisher: http://amazon.com/gp/product/B00002ND64
Used a combination of #10 and 1/4" pan head fasteners, fender washers, normal washers, and nylon insert lock nuts and it feels rock solid.
Get a deep fry thermometer that clamps onto the side of the pan. Don't let the oil get hotter than 375. At that temperature, canola oil will not flash.
Use a pan that has a metal lid. In the unlikely event that an attended pot that never exceeds 375 catches fire, put the lid on to smother the fire.
Make sure your potatoes (or whatever) are dry before you put them into the pot, add them slowly so you can stop if the oil starts to boil over. If the oil does boil over and catch fire, use your handy fire extinguisher
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Yes its true if wood is around or any flammable material it would be wise to take precautions. However remember that you will never really exceed 275°C when printing and most fires with 3D printers happen due the heater cartridge falling out or when the wrong mosfets are installed on the electronics board. If however you really want to be safe install this fire ball extinguisher on top of your 3D printer:
https://www.amazon.com/Extinguisher-Suppression-Device-Safety-Product/dp/B01JVXFQ6E
The downside of this ball is that a false positive alarm will cost you your printer. A thermal camera or a smoke detector connected to the PSU will trigger when the fire already happened. This means you have to extinguish the fire yourself and If you are not close by this might be an issue.
Get one of these single-use flame extinguishing balls:
Amazon link
Amerex B402, 5lb ABC Dry Chemical Class A B C Fire Extinguisher, with Wall Bracket https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F5CK9X6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_MMVlDbAMBRZD4
Like that?
My grandma is pretty frail and has severe arthritis and I don't even think she could operate a 2.5 lb version. Is something like this, or similar, better than nothing? First Alert Tundra Fire Extinguishing Aerosol Spray, AF400 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001229JCU/
https://www.amazon.com/Amerex-Chemical-Class-Extinguisher-Bracket/dp/B00F5CK9X6/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Amerex+B402&qid=1563352515&s=gateway&sr=8-3#feature-bullets-btf
Amerex B402 ?
Comments on this particular model?
And for those who are supporting the Amazon workers strike this week; any good / safe online store to buy Amerex from?
I literally just got a lecture from my wife about our fire extinguisher, she had someone come to her work and "educate" them. They service and sell extinguishers, he called them, "are you Kiddeing me"extinguishers.
After a quick search on Amazon I found this extinguisher which was easily what I paid for my crappy Kidde at the home store
Never tried em but I saw these also. https://www.amazon.com/Extinguisher-Suppression-Device-Safety-Product/dp/B01JVXFQ6E/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CUJGML4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_6TllDbQGG902Z
Amazon.
And read up on this:
https://www.osha.gov/doc/outreachtraining/htmlfiles/extmark.html
Brand is less important than having one meant for the type of fire you're going to put out.
If you order that one, please don't use it on people.
the wikipedia article on the topic is really informative.
Me too! I just jumped on amazon and got this one.
294,290 fire extinguishers from Amazon, to combat the fire in the Amazon:
(Number 1 best seller)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LTICQYE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_n-UyDbA1AKWQK
Smoke alarm, webcam, and fire extinguisher nearby, but most importantly it's in an area where it could burn to the ground and not set the rest of the house on fire.
Ideally the smoke alarm should be tied to a smart outlet that the printer is plugged into, so it can automatically shut down.
You could also set one of these automatic extinguishers over your printer.
https://www.amazon.com/Extinguisher-Suppression-Device-Safety-Product/dp/B01JVXFQ6E
https://www.amazon.com/WilliamsRDM-675-3D-Stovetop-Firestop-Rangehood/dp/B00FL6VU3Y
hey OP, i found this thread by googing
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ender 3 catching on fire
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since i was too a bit worried, even though its brand new, I have 2 day prints going already
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orered one of these for piece of mind
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https://www.amazon.com/Extinguisher-Suppression-Device-Safety-Product/dp/B01JVXFQ6E
You mean like this?
AFO Fire Ball, ABC Fire Extinguisher, Fire Suppression Device, Fire Safety Product With Sign https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JVXFQ6E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_KOxrDbGYB5EQ9
They also used to make glass fire ones @100 years ago.
http://www.oldhouseweb.com/how-to-advice/common-fire-safety-device-in-old-homes-a-health-hazard.shtml
A fire extinguisher and a basic first aid kit. Two things that EVERYBODY should have in their car. It could save a life.
Awesome, thanks so much! So this guy? https://smile.amazon.com/Amerex-Chemical-Class-Extinguisher-Bracket/dp/B00F5CK9X6/
Really appreciate your insights!
This fire extinguisher. Seriously, I looked around my house a couple days ago, and realized I didn't have one at all. It is now a definite need for me, and I really want it as a result. It is literally a must have.
My username is initials and age when I made my first account using that username!
Two quick questions:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077LVMGJ4/
Looks like Amazon has one for $20: https://www.amazon.com/Kidde-FA110-Purpose-Extinguisher-1A10BC/dp/B00002ND64/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491037355&sr=8-1&keywords=fire+extinguisher
Are you okay? Is the food okay?
It seldom snows where I live. So I'd make a snowman out of dirt/mud, then spray him with a fire extinguisher to make him white, fluffy and snowy!
I'd love something like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CUJGML4, but I've heard that UFPs will set off smoke alarms in some cases. That, and you'd still want to figure out how to cut power.
EH I have such a nice setup / case, and I know fire chance is low but peace of mind would be nice.
I'd prefer a mini one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Extinguisher-Suppression-Device-Safety-Product/dp/B01JVXFQ6E
Something rated to put out a small fire, because frankly that's all I'll have in my enclosure if I ever have one. There's nothing majorly flammable in there.
I have toyed with this idea too, but I think a better option would be to make a larger forge with fire bricks like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Delphi-Glass-Fire-Brick-Pack/dp/B00JMH53GS/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1498066584&sr=8-13&keywords=fire+brick
and make a frame out of angle iron or whatever to keep all the bricks together and secure the torch in position.
Keep a fire extinguisher in your kitchen. Important note: make sure it's the right type (Type A,B and C fires) This is a basic one on amazon.
Second note: Its VERY important you keep it by the door you're most likely to run through and NOT by the stove. Because your first instinct will be to step towards the door and by the time you think to use an extinguisher it's entirely possible your access to it will be blocked by the fire. So always put it towards the nearest exit. Or one by each exit to be extra safe.
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Buy a fucking fire extinguisher.
What about the aerosol ones?
Just buy a kitchen extinguisher
Fire? That's what monitoring and alerting is for ;P
I came across your post while researching fire risks. I think I'm going to make my own post but I came across a couple products to give me some piece of mind at least.
Searching Amazon for "automatic fire" will give you as much information as I posses on the subject. I.e.
https://www.amazon.com/TENYU-Electric-Circuit-Automatic-Extinguisher/dp/B077LVMGJ4/
Get some of these aerosols and keep them in your kitchen. They spray with one finger like hairspray. We keep one in the kitchen and one in the laundry room (we have a gas dryer).
First Alert Fire Extinguisher | Tundra Fire Extinguishing Aerosol Spray, Pack of 2, AF400-2 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002U0KGDY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_nEQKDbRAGBEP1
Thanks! I don’t use this one, but I use something similar, but in tube form, that was marketed as an engine bay product. I know there are many products that are pretty much the same. I honestly don’t recommend anyone uses an in home 3D printed without automatic fire suppression. I know of people who have burned their home down because of malfunctions. A $30 preventative measure could save you so much on a non-trivial risk.
An ABC or ABCK fire extinguisher is the best option for putting out a Lithium-Ion fire.
A good ABC fire extinguisher:
https://www.amazon.com/First-Alert-1038789-Standard-Extinguisher/dp/B01LTICQYE/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1RVQXSBJVEACY&keywords=abc+fire+extinguisher&qid=1572914686&sprefix=ABC+fire%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1
What about when the wires insulation melts and sparks and shit go all over? Never happened to me but I hear about it a lot.
https://www.amazon.com/Extinguisher-Suppression-Device-Safety-Product/dp/B01JVXFQ6E
Well I think they'll make a mess if they go off but I do know some people keep these near their printers.
https://www.amazon.com/Extinguisher-Suppression-Device-Safety-Product/dp/B01JVXFQ6E/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
https://www.amazon.com/Kidde-FA110-Purpose-Extinguisher-1A10BC/dp/B00002ND64/
Optional Accessory Pack
https://www.amazon.com/Extinguisher-Suppression-Device-Safety-Product/dp/B01JVXFQ6E
Поебень уже продается: https://www.amazon.com/Elide-Fire-Activation-Extinguisher-warranty/dp/B07BC653JC
Жалко, не нашел быстро реального применения в жизни. Но оно существует с 2016, сайт их все еще функционирует, может, и не наебалово.
This automatic fire extinguisher might be helpful:
TENYU Car, Electric or Circuit Box Automatic Self-Activation Fire Extinguisher Fire Suppression Device (Purple) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077LVMGJ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_oV4KDb6044B7G
> After setting—and squelching—more than 20 fires, we had a winner. We’d assumed an all-around, ABC- type extinguisher would top our list, given its versatility. But the winner’s virtues were undeniable. It stood out among the traditional models for being especially simple to operate and for its powerful, extremely controlled spray with spot-on aim that was remarkably efficient. It took just seven seconds to put out the grease fire and 21 seconds to completely snuff out the burning dish towel (and it’s not even rated for combustible material). What’s more, in each case I felt I had barely used any of the contents. This model came in neck and neck with an ABC extinguisher, which contains damaging monoammonium phosphate. While the choice between a destroyed home and a scarred stovetop is no choice at all, we felt every bit as safe with our favorite model, with its nondamaging sodium bicarbonate. When the smoke cleared, this extinguisher was our top choice for safety in the kitchen.
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Testing notes
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Winner:
Kidde Kitchen Fire Extinguisher - $18.97
> Extremely fast, powerful, well-directed spray that quickly extinguished grease fire and burning towels, leaving a comfortable sense that plenty more spray was left in canister. Created noxious fumes and messy residue.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
Kidde ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher - $19.99
> Big, focused spray with spot-on aim that took only a few seconds to put out grease fire and towel fires. Forceful spray extinguished dish towel, then blew it off heat source. Created noxious fumes and left messy residue.
2 others ranked as RECOMMENDED:
3 others wee RECOMMENDED WITH RESERVATIONS:
3 others were NOT RECOMMENDED:
Since you're in Peds ICU, I expect you'll already know to have one, but a decent first aid kit is one thing you don't want to be without. Also, a fire extinguisher. Hopefully you'll never need them!
Finally, I use this blender/chopper/whisk, in some form nearly every day, and this little slow cooker at least once a week :)
you're a big girl now!
A simple, cheap enclosure is not difficult to build. I wouldn't let the lack of an enclosure restrict your choice. Carvey and Nomad are good choices, but I'd argue that a Shapeoko3 might be a better value because of its more powerful spindle and motors, and larger work area. The primary drawback of the Shapeoko 3, in my opinion, is the fact that it uses V wheels instead of real linear bearings, which means swarf can collect on the rails and wheels, and cause some problems, and they need to be adjusted properly. If you are interested in a 5-axis machine, there's the PocketNC although it's a bit of a step up in price at about $5,000+, and the work area is smaller, but you can do more complex parts. You didn't say what your budget was, but at that price, you are starting to get into range of a "real" machine such as a Tormach 440, but I'm not sure if that meets your portability requirements. You say you want it to be somewhat portable, which means lightweight, but generally the heavier the machine is, the more performance you'll get out of it. Rigidity is the name of the game in machining. Also consider the fact that after you buy the machine, you will need to spend some money on some endmills, so leave room in the budget for that.
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Another thing that you need to understand is that CNC's are inherently more dangerous than 3D printers. It's not advisable to "set it and forget it" like you do with 3D printers that you let run overnight. People's shops/houses have burned down because of their unattended CNC. There are some simple fire suppression systems you can put in the enclosure, but nothing beats a human standing by, ready to hit the emergency stop button.
Also, a CNC does not quite have the same learning curve as a 3D printer to use it successfully, and it also costs more to operate. Most people can get onboard with the fact that they have to pay for 3D printer filament since it's a consumable. But it's a different dynamic when it comes to endmills. Endmills get dull or broken and need to be replaced. They need to be considered consumables too. And you need to have a decent variety of endmills on hand, with some backups. And you should have someone inspect the machine and tools on a regular basis. There is a Shapeoko3 in the employee makerspace here at my work, but every time I've been down there, I give it a little jiggle and it's apparent that the V wheels are not adjusted properly. New users wouldn't know to look for that.
>2.5 gallon 100psi class 2A water fire extinguisher
I think this may be what he has Fire Extinguisher
Worse case scenario, your computer can literally catch on fire and it can spread like any other fire. The better the PSU, the lesser the chance for anything catastrophic. However, even super crappy PSUs are unlikely to catch fire. When a high quality PSU fails, most likely the only thing that will happen is the PSU itself stops working. When a low quality PSU fails, it might take some other parts with it, but probably won't catch on fire. So your PSU is very unlikely to actually catch on fire, but it never hurts to be prepared. You can buy a cheap fire extinguisher from amazon for like 15-20 bucks and just keep it near your desk. For example: This traditional extinguisher or something smaller/easier to use Hope this helps.
This is the extinguisher I keep in my vehicle
I didn't mount it because I didn't want to drill holes. But it should be secured so it doesn't bounce around. Mine fits snugly in this And the organizer is secured via the straps and buckles.
Just do it yourself. Easy peasy and you save on paying someone to do the work. Includes mounting bracket.
Just don't leave your computer on unattended. And have one of these handy: https://www.amazon.com/Kidde-FA110-Purpose-Extinguisher-1A10BC/dp/B00002ND64/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1483651703&sr=8-3&keywords=fire+extinguisher
You could just put one of these in each enclosure https://www.amazon.com/Extinguisher-Suppression-Device-Safety-Product/dp/B01JVXFQ6E/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1517520609&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=automatic+fire+extinguisher&psc=1
It's one of those 2lb bottles. This one I think: https://www.amazon.com/First-Alert-FESA5-Auto-Extinguisher/dp/B000P0DPGQ/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1474627386&sr=8-7&keywords=auto+fire+extinguisher