Questions and Answers for Kidde Basic Use & Kitchen Fire Extinguishers with Easy Mount Bracket, 1-A:10-B:C & 1-10-B:C Fire Extinguishers, 2-Pack

A:  Hello. Both extinguishers have a discharge time of 8 to 12 seconds which is longer then it looks like. During those 8 to 12 seconds, pull the pin, aim the extinguisher at the base of the fire where what is on fire is and not the top or middle of the flames. Squeeze the trigger and then sweep from side to side. Use the kitchen extinguisher on fires on the stove or oven and use the ABC extinguisher everywhere else.

A:  No there should never be an expiration date the retardant never goes bad . There is an iformation label around the cylinder. It has a manufacturing date every fire extinguisher must be taken to a fire suppression worker at a private buisiness and be recertified if you are a landlord rejting a residence or is in a buisiness establishment. If you are a heowner there is a clear round sight glass with an indivator a green and red zone. I look at mine on the 1st of every month if.the arrow touches the red zone it needs to be recharged gas escapes over time its inevitable. That should address your concern enter fire protection equipment and supplier to see all the places you can have them serviced

A:  None that I can see. There is a separate number, looks like it was printed with a dot matrix printer: 0640042214 on the White and 0741042215B on the Red.

A:  Hello. The year of manufacturing is embossed on the bottom of the extinguisher.

A:  Type K extinguishers are manufactured mostly for commercial kitchens that use oils, fats and grease for deep frying, etc. Kidde's kitchen extinguishers are suitable for Class B (liquids & gases), and Class C fires (energized electrical equipment). We make the FX10K and the FC10, for instance, which are rated 10-B:C. Kidde also has a kitchen extinguisher with a proprietary nozzle, which is designed for grease fires. The model number is RESSP. The extinguisher's nozzle is able to deliver a high volume, low velocity delivery of dry chemical. These extinguishers come in various colors. For more information, you can reach us at 1-800-880-6788 to speak with a Kidde representative who will be happy to answer your questions.

A:  It is classified as a 10-B:C

A:  Hello. No. The white extinguisher is a 10B:C extinguisher. It is not rated for A type paper and wood fires. It is also less likely to damage a stove or oven if used which is why it is included.

A:  No.  Bought mine 18 mos ago and white is 10-B-C

A:  Hello. The white one uses BC dry powder and is better for the kitchen. The red ABC extinguisher will put out most fires as A rating is trash and paper and wood, B rating is oil and grease and liquid fuel fires and C is electrical rating. However, the ABC powder works by melting on hot surfaces and smothering the fire. If used on a hot stove or oven, the dry powder will melt and fuse to the hot surface and can corrode or damage the parts of the stove or oven where it melts. A BC dry powder extinguisher won't be effective on a trash or paper or wood fire but it will put out liquid fuel fires and electrical fires and is less likely to do any damage to a stove or oven. However, if you have a fire in a stove or oven, there is a good chance the stove or oven will be damaged anyways by the fire and need to be replaced. You CAN use the ABC red extinguisher in the kitchen but the white extinguisher is better for that application only because it is less likely to damage a hot stove or a hot oven.

A:  Hello. The BC extinguisher is not specifically designed to extinguisher paper or wood fires. The main component is baking soda. It could smother the object on fire if there was enough on the object. However, it lacks the chemical component the ABC extinguishers have that melts and therefore smothers any hot surface, sealing it away. It is not particularly effective on paper or wood fires more than any other non-flammable powder. We would recommend a BC extinguisher for cooking appliances and engines that may be damaged by ABC extinguishers and ABC extinguishers for the rest of the house.

A:  Not, you can't use it. But the C extinguisher is use for electrical fire are made of Carbon dioxide, but never use Water on it. And the B is use in liquids fire.

A:  Read the description of the product. Says what class fires this can fight.

A:  According to KIDDE in a previous post, "The BC extinguisher will extinguish paper, wood and fabric but not as quickly as an ABC."

A:  Hello Natedog, A BC extinguisher is designed for Kitchens and engines in boats and cars because its main chemical is bicarbonate of soda. The "A" portion of the ABC extinguisher will adhere to hot metal and potentially cause corrosion where it adhered. The BC extinguisher will extinguish paper, wood and fabric but not as quickly as an ABC.

A:  best place for these is the white one in the kitchen and the red one in the hallway...

A:  It work exactly as expected and I’m really glad that it came with the hook.

A:  It depends on your kitchen layout, however, you want to place in a location that is easily accessible and can be noticed quickly when there is a panic. People tend to panic when there is a fire or some sort of Emergency.

A:  Yes. In placed mine adjacent to my back door to use on my grill if necessary! They are very light weight and easy to use.

A:  Not sure. One is strictly for Kitchen fires, the other one is multi-use. Relatively inexpensive and recommend buying.

A:  Yes and can be stored to up to 120 degrees

A:  IMO it should be ok if you follow their recommendation. For handling and storage: " Never apply flame or localized heat directly to any part of the extinguisher or plastic container. Store pressurized extinguishers and plastic containers away from high heat sources. Storage area should be: - cool - dry - well ventilated - under cover - out of direct sunlight."

A:  Hello. Our fire extinguishers can be stored in places that stay between negative 40 (-40) degrees and 120 degrees. Outside conditions are fine but you will want it in a location where it is somewhat shielded or shaded from rain and sun.