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Firepro Dry Powder 1kg Fire Extinguisher $16.89 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ OnePass) @ Bunnings

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Firepro Dry Powder 1kg Fire Extinguisher $16.89 + Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ OnePass) @ Bunnings
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nocure on 23/02/2024 - 08:41 bunnings.com.au (1686 clicks)
Last edited 23/02/2024 - 08:43

This extinguisher carries 1kg of dry power extinguishing material with a 2A:10B:E classification. This extinguisher is rated to extinguish paper, wood, cloth, rubber and many plastics, as well as flammable liquids and are suitable for electrical fires. Compliant with Australian and New Zealand standard AS/NZ1841.5. The product is heavy-duty which means it's built to last and there is a pressure gauge at the top of the unit allows you to check the health or if it requires replacing. The dry powder can help you protect lives & your belongings. Fire extinguishers are an important part of your home and work place fire safety. Feel at ease with one of these extinguishers that have a quick-release mounting bracket to be able to easily access the extinguisher in case of an emergency.

  • Suitable for fire protection in the home (including garage), cars, boats and caravans.
  • Working order can easily be checked with the in-built preesure gauge
  • 5 year warranty
  • Australian Standards Rated 2A:10B:E
  • Comes with high strength metal mounting bracket and usage instructions
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  • beltdrive on 23/02/2024 - 08:46
    +5

    Just putting it out there: this is a hot deal

    • kiaraso on 23/02/2024 - 08:51
      +7

      Perfect to pair with your Heymix charger!

  • geekcohen on 23/02/2024 - 08:53
    +26

    Normal price is $19.00 if anyone is wondering.

    • Horacio on 23/02/2024 - 12:43
      +1

      I was, thanks. Hardly a big discount then

  • Kanjus on 23/02/2024 - 08:59

    How useful is 1kg? What size is recommended for a home?

    • geekcohen on 23/02/2024 - 09:00
      +3

      Depends on the size of the fire you might be expecting. It would help for something small, but anything larger might be pointless.

      1kg is handy for a car at least. I have two in my car.

      • mynameisborat on 23/02/2024 - 10:03

        Is it safe to keep these pressurised containers in cars? Given that temperature inside the car can reach 50 degrees on a hot day?

        • geekcohen on 23/02/2024 - 10:31
          +3

          Don't see why not. I have them in the canopy of my ute and it rarely sits outside during the day as I WFH and the ute is in the garage. But even in my previous car, it was fine when parked out in my old workplace car park.

          Apparently, it is a myth that extinguishers can explode in a hot car.

        • Jimothy Wongingtons on 23/02/2024 - 11:10

          50d? man maybe at 9am in qld summer in a white car…

        • Nom on 23/02/2024 - 11:27
          +4

          Given that temperature inside the car can reach 50 degrees on a hot day?

          If you're parked in the sun on a hot day, the interior temperature is a LOT higher than 50c.

        • Pertuan on 23/02/2024 - 12:32
          +13

          If it explodes, it should self extinguish.

      • banana365 on 23/02/2024 - 20:27
        +1

        Handy, but perhaps not very effective. A friend once had a small engine fire and pulled over. Luckily, a few cars behind her was a fire extinguisher servicing guy who had a load of extinguishers in his van. It took 5 or 6 extinguishers. Apparently he started small and eventually went to the biggest one he had to finish the job.

    • dan76n on 23/02/2024 - 09:14
      +11

      this Is a good read.

      Size
      A one kilogram (1kg) dry powder extinguisher is recommended for domestic home use. If the fire cannot be extinguished using a 1kg extinguisher it is too large. You should evacuate everyone from the home and call 000.

      • geekcohen on 23/02/2024 - 09:18
        -4

        A one kilogram (1kg) dry powder extinguisher is recommended for domestic home use.

        Yes, that is right, but again depends on the size of the fire.

        • cathole on 23/02/2024 - 10:53

          Size
          A one kilogram (1kg) dry powder extinguisher is recommended for domestic home use. If the fire cannot be extinguished using a 1kg extinguisher it is too large. You should evacuate everyone from the home and call 000.

      • pokmo on 23/02/2024 - 09:39
        +2

        If the fire cannot be extinguished using a 1kg extinguisher it is too large.

        Not sure how helpful the advice is.

        • dan76n on 23/02/2024 - 10:10
          +4

          I interpreted that as if 1kg isn’t going to cut it for a home owner then nothing is and your safety is more important. If after exhausting your 1kg extinguisher the fire is still going you need the fire brigade, not another or bigger extinguisher.

        • DontNeedThis on 23/02/2024 - 10:12
          +3

          Was thinking the same. "If the fire is too large for a 1kg extinguisher, then it's really large"

          • Gareth on 23/02/2024 - 13:26

            @DontNeedThis: Not sure I'd agree - 1 kg doesn't last long when you're standing next to a fire - only about 7-10 seconds. I'd be happier with something that will last longer when you need it.

            However, evacuating everyone and calling 000 should be 1st priority regardless.

    • Chazzozz on 23/02/2024 - 09:42
      +7

      NO extinguisher is useful if you don't know how to use it properly. If improperly used you can end up making the situation worse, so please take time to learn the correct way of handling it to avoid this happening. Most state fire services offer courses on fire protection that includes extinguisher training, ask your at your local fire station for details or check the web site of your state's fire service.

      • LowRange on 23/02/2024 - 13:27
        +4

        A good thing to help remember is TPASS

        Twist
        Pull
        Aim
        Squeeze
        Sweep

        Twist the pin to break the plastic seal, pull the pin, aim at the base of the fire, squeeze the trigger and slowly sweep left and right.

    • cameldownunder on 23/02/2024 - 11:18

      Depends on how many you've lying around. On the boat I require one that is not older than 6 month, or had certified less than 6 month ago. Certification is $30. Now you can imagine how many FE I have in around the house …..

      • Jackson on 23/02/2024 - 12:02
        +2

        Why not flog them to people who don't have the same 6 month requirements? On that note, how long do these last? I bought one 15 years ago and haven't used it, so never bothered to swap it. I am not doing any work in my garage atm so it's not a big deal, but what happens to these when they get old? Is it just a matter of depressurisation?

        • Chazzozz on 23/02/2024 - 12:50

          …but what happens to these when they get old?

          Loss of pressure, dry chemical power can cake or go solid, valves become sticky, the cylinder can become unsafe if it's been bumped or nicked…that's why you're meant to have them serviced regularly. For home use yearly is recommended, for commercial premises a lot of fire regulations stipulate 6-monthly checks. One of the first things they teach you in fire extinguisher training is to look at the date on the attached service tag before using - if no tag is present or it's more than 6-12 months out-of-date then you can't be guaranteed it's safe or will operate effectively.

          For your purposes, it would probably cost way more to have it serviced by a licenced agent, you're better off buying a new one.

          • thefud on 23/02/2024 - 20:00

            @Chazzozz: At $30 for recertification and $19 for a 1KG unit - how would one recycle a 1KG unit?

            • Chazzozz on 24/02/2024 - 09:09
              +1

              @thefud: If you’re asking “How do I dispose of it responsibly?“ then I’d suggest checking with your state’s fire service or at your council tip. Here in TAS, you can take extinguishers of most types to the tip facilities at Launceston and surrounds, and they will arrange for recycling. Depending on type and age the majority of them will have a mix of steel and aluminium alloy parts, and possibly some plastic that’s still reusable, so plenty of recoverable materials.

    • BMan75 on 25/02/2024 - 09:48

      It's better than nothing. I picked up one from Aldi a couple of years ago "just in case". I never thought I would use it until a set of shelves in the neighbors garage spontaneously caught fire a few months back.The little extinguisher was empty in about 15 seconds but it put out a burning sewing machine, a kids car seat and a few other plastic things that the water couldn't. It controlled things enough that 3 blokes with garden houses manged to get it out before the fire brigade arrived. Needless to say I've replaced it with a bigger model.

  • IrrumaboRex on 23/02/2024 - 09:14
    +3

    What's the expiry time like ?

    • WasBargain on 23/02/2024 - 09:14

      Also wondering, thanks!

    • ConsumerAffairs on 23/02/2024 - 09:31
      +1

      5 years is usually the going thing for these

      • dav3 on 23/02/2024 - 10:26

        Pretty sure that's just a requirement for building/fire for codes, etc. It's basically a "best before" date, a mate gave me a 4.5kg one out of a school because they had to dump them at 5 years. I'll probably keep it around the house for a while and empty/dispose of it.

        • ConsumerAffairs on 23/02/2024 - 12:50

          Just be careful, I've had some old ones like that not work even though the gauge showed pressure in the full range.

          • LowRange on 23/02/2024 - 13:52
            +3

            @ConsumerAffairs: Yes the powder can cake and set in them. So its a good idea to give them a shake every 6 months, or even when doing yearly smoke detector batteries.

  • BBF on 23/02/2024 - 09:16

    OzB White Christmas party starter.

    This reminds me that I should get a fresh one for the workshop/garage. Current one is still charged and powder flows freely, but over 10 years old. Although I never expect to use it, I don't want a failure to spurt etc.

    • dangerdanger on 23/02/2024 - 09:18
      +1

      Interested to know what you (or I) should do with the expired or old extinguisher. Empty and then put in the recycling bin? Return to a depot of some sort?

      • maclacth on 23/02/2024 - 09:24
        +4

        Fire extinguishers contain hazardous materials and do not go in your rubbish or recycling bin. They are classified as hazardous waste and need to be disposed of correctly. Generally you should be able to drop them off at your local Resource Management Centre for free in most jurisdictions.

        • dangerdanger on 23/02/2024 - 09:55

          Good to know, thanks

        • cameldownunder on 23/02/2024 - 11:19

          I think at the Fire stations is another option.

    • geekcohen on 23/02/2024 - 09:31
      +1

      $16.99. But not sure when it goes on sale??? It says "Experiencing Delays".

    • ConsumerAffairs on 23/02/2024 - 09:32
      +1

      Yep, it's in the next catalogue

  • oraserat on 23/02/2024 - 09:44

    How much are refills? Just putting it out there as per beltdrive

  • Mr Frodo on 23/02/2024 - 09:54
    +3

    We're having a FIRE… sale

  • CommuterPolluter on 23/02/2024 - 09:55
    +3

    OzBargainers better off with a CO2 extinguisher based on the amount of tech deals posted here lol.

    • DJSmelly on 23/02/2024 - 10:05

      And CO2 is better at cooling beer cans!

  • ChatCPT on 23/02/2024 - 10:44

    what about ebike batteries? Lithium?
    I have one in the garage and mildly afraid

    • geekcohen on 23/02/2024 - 10:51

      Don't leave it on charge for a long time and you'll be right. But might be handy to have one. Something is better than nothing.

      • ChatCPT on 23/02/2024 - 10:59

        yeh exactly, i try to follow all the good habits. charge only when I'm home during day and take out soon as its green or def off before bed but with all the fires in the news I don't want to end up as one of them

      • Nom on 23/02/2024 - 11:39

        Don't leave it on charge for a long time and you'll be right.

        That's not going to help you avoid a lithium battery fire. They start burning because something went wrong, not because of "overcharging" - the charger is already smart enough to stop charging the battery once it's full.

        But it's a numbers game - there are millions and millions of lithium batteries in Australia, and only a tiny number of fires attributed to them. Don't worry about it (unless you're an avid user of no-name Lithium powered gear from the likes of AliExpress 😁😁).

        • ChatCPT on 23/02/2024 - 13:25

          mines from ebay but good feedback. how do you differentiate from the bad sellers?
          The expensive bike physical shops sell the same looking battery even same branding Unit Pack Power etc but just jacked up

    • IrrumaboRex on 23/02/2024 - 11:27

      Dump it in a bucket of water. That's the best way to put out lithium fires as they are so volatile and can go on for ages.

      • ChatCPT on 23/02/2024 - 11:32

        but how do i pick up flaming/exploding battery pack?

        • Nom on 23/02/2024 - 11:40
          +1

          You can't without some long tongs or similar.

          Note that an extinguisher like this one won't put out a battery fire anyway - once it starts, it's difficult to stop. The best thing to do is keep it away from anything flammable !

  • Munki on 23/02/2024 - 12:54

    I don't know if I'm trusting a fire extinguisher that is pro fire…That's a clear conflict of interest.

  • PissLUR on 23/02/2024 - 12:57
    +1

    not available in WA

  • Sillen on 23/02/2024 - 16:06
    +3

    Get it!

    I had a 1kg in the kitchen that I used when the fat on a badly maintained bbq went up. Replaced it.

    Saw a CFA fire presso at work before a quick practical with extinguishers in the back car park. Went straight to Bunnings and got a 2.5kg.

    Car on fire pulled up near home, right under some pine trees. 2.5kg subdued it for a few minutes but not enough. The flames were about to touch the trees when MFB pulled up. Likely would have lost the house if the trees caught.

    Now I have a 1kg in the kitchen, 2.5kg near main bedroom and 4.5kg around middle of the house.

    We give them a shake on the regular and gentle taps when upside down with rubber mallet.

  • Bii on 24/02/2024 - 00:18

    This $9 fire blanket might be good in a car and at a camp (tho it doesn't say so).

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