Fire stick extinguishers

[Gad-Westy]

This has long been on the 'should do that list' for a while.

I'm interested in buying fire stick extinguishers for at least two of our cars, but maybe all of them. Are fire sticks still considered one of the better options for cars?

There seem to be a few brands now, much to choose between them?

And lastly, they seem to generally be available in 50s or 100s versions. On the face of it, 50s sounds plenty as I can't imagine wanting to fight a fire too much longer than that but if 100s is generally considered sensible they aren't that much more money or too much . Again thoughts appreciated.

[JD82]

Gad-Westy said:

This has long been on the 'should do that list' for a while.

I'm interested in buying fire stick extinguishers for at least two of our cars, but maybe all of them. Are fire sticks still considered one of the better options for cars?

There seem to be a few brands now, much to choose between them?

And lastly, they seem to generally be available in 50s or 100s versions. On the face of it, 50s sounds plenty as I can't imagine wanting to fight a fire too much longer than that but if 100s is generally considered sensible they aren't that much more money or too much. Again thoughts appreciated.

I bought a couple a few years ago - one in glovebox one in kitchen - think they're called 'fire safety stick'. Not had to use...

[WH16]

The discharge rate is low, and you need to get pretty close to use them effectively, but they are better than nothing.

Also, is it worth skimping for the sake of £20 more? If you ever have to use it I'm sure you won't regret the extended duration.

[vikingaero]

They certainly seem more effective and have better discharge duration than the traditional extinguishers. But they are realistically £60-70 and are carried by many forces in their common garden panda cars.

[Gad-Westy]

Cheers folks. I think I'll take a punt on a couple of 100s ones. £200 but small price to pay if they're ever needed.