First Alert Tundra. ...

[Yorkshire Andy]

Anyone got any views?


Just picked one up for my sister who is moving out soon to her new house..

(yes big brother is subtly pepping her for her own new house)

so far as its her birthday tomorrow she has got... among other normal things..

(a fire blanket, CO alarm and smoke alarm kit, A 1kg ABC dry powder extinguisher)


wandering round tesco tonight i stumbled upon this..

http://www.firstalert.com/index.php?opt ... hing-spray



so having had a read of the can and seeing that it comes upto the basic British standards and is safe on class F fat fires along with standard Class A B and electrical i grabbed one.. £8

seem to be a mix of reviews some saying good some saying bad...

But unlike her ive had fire fighting training and can happily use a industrial extinguisher... This looks very simple to use like any standard can of hair spray or deodorant.. She has a tendency of leaving hair straighteners turned on and has set fire to the kitchen at the family home twice..... (fortunately i was there to save the day....)

I dont expect it to be as good as a full size unit but for "normal" people they look a good idea

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBfo-MoeFpg

http://youtu.be/a2vZuyOee58?t=1m40s

[ForgeCorvus]

Interesting idea.
After all, how many people Don't know how to use an aerosol ?


It seems that you can only use what you need to and then stick it back in the cupboard for next time ( I might be wrong there) and its not even as big as one of those mini jobbies

Eight notes in Tesco.... I think I'll have some of that

[Yorkshire Andy]

They state its a one use unit

However I can't see why

I hope she never needs it but its why we prep

[Stasher]

Eight notes in Tesco.... I think I'll have some of that

Ditto, thanks for this

[jansman]

Brilliant prep. Brilliant. Fire is a calamity that is more likely to happen than zombies/EMP/ SHTF of your choice. Brilliant.

[Yorkshire Andy]

Well i might have gone a little OTT regarding fire extinguishers but rather have too many than not enough (all are checked every other year by a friend who is a certified agent (the foam needs replacing next year)

this is the workshop 6kg abc powder 6L afff foam 2kg CO2 and a 3L water spray with additive = 13a same power as a old water jet 9l water extinguisher)

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(there is another 6kg powder in the other side where the car goes)


this is the kitchen 2litre AFFF (+special additive)



a AFFF mixture with class F capability to cover the chip pan (deep fat frier)

and 1x1m fire blanket


in the hall cupboard there is a 3l water spray aditive and a 6kg powder (not in the electrical cupboard but the one near it) they are in the middle of the ground floor so there are 2 exits availible (all external doors have captive internal keys to aid escape




There is also a 6kg powder on the first floor landing



and another in the loftspace (which is boarded out)

and one in my wardrobe in case i need to fight my way down stairs or disable a burglar 6kg of powder will make a smoke cloak look tame... and produce toilet needing effects




This is what i got my sister


tundra £8 Tesco

ANAF powder extinguisher £8 Lidl about a month ago

Home safety pack £30 homebase







and a close up of the tundra's credentials

[Yorkshire Andy]

And seeing this was the inspiration about me getting her a tundra.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hw4uIiXUCY4





another couple of good videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m8flnkNt8Y


(just ignore the class B exinguishers on cooking fats / cooking oil see below)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRRWK9ssc8c