myredracer wrote:
Have just requested a replacement from Kidde. Never looked at the Kidde we've had in the TT but it sure looks cheap.
Is there something better? The Kidde is a class 5-B,C and is 2 lbs and is the min. required by code. Maybe a larger one, with a gauge and all metal construction? Maybe another brand too? Bigger may be better but there won't be room for a 10 pounder plus it'd be heavy (I have one in our garage and it's def. heavy to handle). Maybe an ABC would be better (the A is for wood and paper).
I don't know much about fire extinguishers. I think the "5" means it covers up to 5 square feet? That's kinda small? Mac McCoy the fire guy recommends one of the newer foam/wetting agent ABDK ones for RVs. Sounds expensive tho. My dad used to be the fire safety officer at a major hospital and it's about now I wish he was still around to ask, sigh.
We also have an exterior door in the bedroom. Maybe take the new Kidde extinguisher and put it near the door? Maybe I should be asking about a new Kidde one, "am I feeling lucky today"?
Couple years ago read the label fine print on ours. They don't last long...as in seconds. We bought 2 more that are placed in bedroom and under kitchen cabinet. Added 2 smoke alarms also.
