First Alert Fire Extinguisher, Heavy Duty for Home & Commercial Use

I bought this for my shop for peace of mind. I have not had to use it, which is exactly how I want things to stay, but the quality and setup are both reassuring. Mounting to the wall was straightforward, the bracket lined up well, and once it was on the wall the canister seated securely. The gauge arrived in the green and has stayed there through a couple of cold snaps and warm afternoons. Pros: • It is rechargeable. In my area a recharge runs about twenty five to thirty dollars, so I would rather service a solid extinguisher than keep buying disposables. • It is a multipurpose dry chemical unit, so it covers the common shop risks like ordinary combustibles, flammable liquids, and live electrical equipment - perfect for my shop. • Build feels right for shop use. The pin and seal are cleanly installed, and the canister finish looks durable. How I set it up: • I mounted it near the exit (right next to the door) so I can move toward the door while pulling it down. • I wrote the purchase date on an inspection tag and hung it next to the bracket. • I put a calendar reminder on my phone to glance at the gauge monthly. • I gave it a light shake to keep the powder from packing, which is a good habit for dry chemical units. (someone gave me this advice) I did all those things so I don't forget about it and it ends up failing when I would actually need it. Having it at the door makes sure I at least have to see it daily. The date on the unit lets me keep track of when it might need a recharge. The reminder (and the shake) will happen on the regular, ensure it will be ready if/when I need it. What stands out day to day • The gauge is easy to read at a glance. • The handle and pin feel smooth when I practice the pull aim squeeze sweep routine. • The size is manageable enough that anyone in the family can grab it quickly. Overall, this is exactly what I wanted for the shop. It mounted easily, looks and feels well made, and it is rechargeable so I am not throwing money at replacements. I hope it never leaves the bracket, but I am glad it is there. Five out of five stars and I would totally recommend this.

I purchased two of these and they are great quality!! We just had a house fire about 6 months ago and had small fire extinguishers. My gf tried to put the fire out but fire extinguishers wasn't big enough. EVERYONE buy at least two of these for your house!! Trust me a house fire is worse then you can imagine!!

Fire Alert is one of the best names in fire suppression equipment business and I highly recommend them to anyone. I recently heard of a person attempting to put out a kitchen fire, and using his hands, he carried the burning container outside resulting in burns to his arms. A First Alert fire extinguisher would have saved the day and his arms. Please act not to protect your home and family with a First Alert Fire Extinguisher. I bought one for the kitchen and one for my garage. They pair well with my fire blanket too!

Fast Delivery and well packaged for shipping. Love that it is rechargeable. Peace of mind for our 3600 sq feet and two large computer labs.

Exactly as described, mounted perfectly

Solid build, looks good, installed easily. Lost a star because they include a hanger but not two simple screws to attach it - don't be so cheap - charge me another 20 cents rather than waste my time running to the store. Otherwise, a great investment!

Got this as a gift for someone who got a new home with a big garage. It actually makes a great gift. Totally unexpected, but they really liked the idea. If there's a way to infuse safety onto others, this is the way.

Bought these per code for rental properties, was a great buy For the price.

I'm not giving it four stars because I had to use it and it worked! :-) I'm giving it four stars for the great packaging, which is almost like origami. It's the first time I see this. Thick cardboard bent in geometrical shapes to make sure the extinguisher doesn't get damaged in transit. As for the fifth star, I will come back to modify my rating if I ever need to use it, and it works!!!