Being prepared in case of a fire is essential. The fire extinguisher selection here at Ace will help you protect your family's safety while also preventing potentially severe and costly fire damage to your home.
Choosing Your Home Fire Extinguisher
Ace stocks fire extinguishers of various sizes and ratings, suitable for installation in different areas of your home. And while a larger model might be able to deal with bigger blazes, a small fire extinguisher can also prove beneficial due to being lighter and easier to handle in an emergency.
Kitchen Fire Extinguishers
Most fires are likely to start in the kitchen. You should have your extinguisher stashed close enough to your oven or cooktop to help you treat the area fast. A kitchen fire extinguisher should be small enough to reach and use easily, putting out the flames as soon as they appear. It should also be rated for use on flammable liquid and electrical fires.
Garage, Yard and other Home Extinguishers
Elsewhere in your home, garage, and yard, you should choose a fireextinguisher model that's suitable for the burning materials you'll most likely need to use it on. Extinguishers come in three main types:
- Class “A” fire extinguishers are used for regular combustible materials such as wood, textiles and paper.
- Class “B” fire extinguishers can be used on burning liquids, including gasoline and cooking oil.
- Class 'C' fire extinguishers are safe for use on electrical devices, even with the power turned on.
To make things easier, you can filter through models rated for use in specific places like the auto shop, garage, on boats and other spaces.
Fire Extinguisher Sizes
At the lowest end of the scale, a small fire extinguisher with a capacity of 1lb or less is a great choice for quickly dealing with burning pans in the kitchen. A portable fire extinguisher of around 2lb capacity is a good option to keep in your vehicle or office to stay prepared for emergency situations as they come up.
But for more general use around the home or in another large area where fires might spread more easily, a 5lb or 10lb model can handle larger, more strongly burning fires.
Essential Fire Safety Tips
Buying a fire extinguisher is only one part of a well-rounded fire-safety strategy to protect your home and family:
Once you've installed your fire extinguishers and detectors around your home, remember to have them checked and serviced every year to ensure they are working properly.
Protect Your Home with Fire Extinguishers from Ace
Ace has the fire safety tools you need for your home. Browse a range of fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and other useful products to stay ready in case of emergency. For knowledgeable help in deciding which fire extinguisher is right for your home, head to your local Ace. Our staff can offer advice and innovative ideas to help make finding the right product easier.
