Fire safety stick

[T Rev]

The fire safety sticks sounds like a good idea for Home and Motorhome.

But has anyone got any experience of using them in an emergency?

And did it work?

T

 

[poppycamper]

The fire safety sticks sounds like a good idea for Home and Motorhome.

But has anyone got any experience of using them in an emergency?

And did it work?

T

That's trouble with all fire extinguishers..
Will it work when I need it.. not as if you can test run them..
However I see no reasons why Fire Safety Sticks should not do what they claim.

 

[starquake]

But has anyone got any experience of using them in an emergency?

And did it work?

T

I've seen enough demos of them being used to realise the powder puff extigushers most of us had BEFORE fire saferty sticks are considerably worse in an emergency and will run out too early to be of use.

So no, we've not used ours, yet, but I'm confident it woudl peform better, with less damage to the motorhome than the powder extinguiser we had for first year (which was becuase at time the fire safety sticks were out of stock).

 

[swemmy666]

I've seen enough demos of them being used to realise the powder puff extigushers most of us had BEFORE fire saferty sticks are considerably worse in an emergency and will run out too early to be of use.

So no, we've not used ours, yet, but I'm confident it woudl peform better, with less damage to the motorhome than the powder extinguiser we had for first year (which was becuase at time the fire safety sticks were out of stock).

Video convinced me, one for the van, one for the house

 

[fishplug]

No experience of using them, but if you're considering buying one then I thought I'd mention the discount that Wombles has managed to secure for funsters just in case you were not aware.

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[Sewdhull]

At my previous employer I bought the fire extinguishers and trained people in their use. I've used a lot of fire extinguishers on fire and in training.

For a van etc, get a water mist extinguisher and a fire blanket. Britannia make a no service model ( self service ). 2litres will cover a small fire, 6litres will last around 90seconds. If you use the P50 on a proper fire, they used to give you a free replacement. 5 years ago. You shouldn't need more than 2litres in a vehicle, but if you have the space, get 6l.

Powder are great for killing nearly all fires, but you cant use them inside. Water mist are fine on Wood, Upholstery etc and chip pan type fire and safe if the power is on, but you should be disconnecting power if you have any fire any way.

If you feel you'd like to tackle a fuel fire you'll need a foam one, 6l at least and big cahones.

 

[starquake]

If you feel you'd like to tackle a fuel fire you'll need a foam one, 6l at least and big cahones.

Which is the point of the fire safety stick, it is an extinguisher rated for this without the 6l size.

You may want to look at the youtube videos of it in action before judging you need a foam extinguisher for it.

 

[starquake]

for the demo of it against a petrol fire.

 

[Carpmart]

I’ve got two 6kg powder extinguishers, which I do agitate the powder in, one in the garage and one in the hab/cab area… also one Firestick.

They key point is, I hope to god I never need to use them on mine or anyone else’s fire!

 

[Sewdhull]

I've never got that close to a fire to put it out. They are cool and probably great if you are extinguishing a fire on someone's clothing because they were too close to a flashbang or building entry charge. Getting 2 feet from a gas or petrol fire is a matter for the individual. Very compact tho.

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[Sewdhull]

I had a look around but I can't find a fire rating on those sticks, something like this...

Extinguisher ratings: 5A, 8B, 5F. This would be how you can tell the effectiveness of a fire extinguisher and compare them. Bigger numbers more effective.

 

[fishplug]

I looked at that too when Wombles posted about the discount. I'd never heard of the system before so had a dig around to find out more about it.

I think the reason for the lack of rating is explained in one of the FAQs on their website:

 

[starquake]

I looked at that too when Wombles posted about the discount. I'd never heard of the system before so had a dig around to find out more about it.

I think the reason for the lack of rating is explained in one of the FAQs on their website:

Indeed, and the actual fire types it's rated for are quite well documented (as well as what it's not).
And I think the key thing with the rating system is it also covers how long the extinguisher will last, where the stick has a flat X second rating.

We were that impressed with the system we replaced even some of our home extinguishers with the sticks as they are small, long lasting, and seem far more effective on the types of home fires that only really a co2 cylinder is comparible, but the co2 will run out quicker on averagae.

Yes, it's a new (ish) type of extinguisher, but it's VERY effective and lasts longer than most normal cylinder based extinguishers.

 

[fishplug]

It's the shelf life that appealed to me. IIRC they reckon you can just leave it for 15 years without any maintenance or servicing.

Although they're quite pricey as an up-front cost when you start to look at the TCO over 15 years, they start to look quite attractive.

Twin pack with the special Wombles discount....

I'm sorely tempted.

 

[Gordo]

They’re used in motorsport (eg rallying) so good enough for us - I now have one in the house kitchen as well.

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[Madcaravanner]

We bought one last year AND After having to use the powder type of extinguisher in anger I am so glad we bought it
It lasts for a lot longer in use and in storage So I'm hoping it is worth the extra money

 

[Guffy60]

Put out an under bonnet fire in an Alfa I was navigating in, no problem. Fuel fire due to carb cough back

On another event watch an escort consume 4 plus 2kg foam (afff) extinguishers - similar cause.

 

[T Rev]

Thanks for all the advice.

Have just ordered 2 with the MHF discount.

Hopefully I will never need them!

T

 

[Winger]

My brother tried to use one in the rallying world to help a fellow racer and it failed to discharge