Questions and Answers for Kidde Pro 1-A:10-B:C Fire Extinguisher

A:  Hello. This extinguisher comes with a forked wall hanger, part number 340357.

A:  That time is the total content of the extinguisher. The extinguisher needs to be tested and refilled after every use.

A:  Yes it is.... says so right on the box.... sorry... no idea how much $$$ to recharge.... but I wouldn't imagine that it would cost very much.....

A:  Hello Edison, Thanks for reaching out. You can have it recharged at an extinguisher sales and service company in your area. They will advise the price for recharge. You can find certified Kidde service by going to www.badgerfire.com look under distributors in your state.

A:  I believe that a fire station will recharge them for free, but cannot confirm this. Call your local fire house and ask.

A:  baking power with a chemical added to make it heavy to settle on the fire to smother it. That's why you should be removed the fire extinguisher from the bracket and shaken to make sure the powder is still loose at least once a month and the pressure gauge should be inspected for the correct pressure.

A:  Not Halon!!! A chemical which when discharged will smother the flames without causing toxicity to humans. If you want the name of the chemical, look on th extinguisher bottle.

A:  monoammonium phosphate (Wikipedia)

A:  Mono ammonium phosphate, mica, ammonium sulfate, talc, nuisance dust, irritant; HMIS 1-0-0

A:  Hello Petep, The A portion is mono ammonium sulfate. The BC is sodium bicarbonate.

A:  Mono ammonium phosphate, mica, ammonium sulfate, talc, nuisance dust, HMIS 1–0-0

A:  No. But it’s good for as long as the expiration date is not exceeded and it is checked regularly in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations

A:  Hello Deskandchairs, There is no need or benefit in shaking the contents as they are under pressur.

A:  Yes

A:  I don't know the answer but I had a 20+ year old version of this one that I hadn't touched for years. I needed to use it last November and it worked like a charm!!!

A:  Yes.

A:  Yes

A:  Yes you want a good fire extinguisher in the kitchen, the letter A is for: ordinary combustible, like paper or wood, letter B is for: liquid such as grease, and the letter C is for: electrical fires, you never want to put water on this type of fire, due to the risk of electrocution.

A:  Yes, Thank God I haven't had to use it yet!

A:  Yes. Definitely. I bought one for the boat and one for the house.

A:  Hello AV, It will work for kitchen fires, however, it is not recommended. The kitchen extinguisher is BC only. The "A" portion will stick to heated metal and may result in replacement of the stove. Any thing with a BC only rating, auto type, or kitchen type will be the preference.

A:  Do not store above 120 degrees F nor below -40 degrees F.

A:  32

A:  Hello Jenn, The units are capable of being stored from -40 to +120 Fahrenheit. Thank you for choosing Kidde.

A:  It depends on what the extinguisher says is it’s applicable shelve life. ALL extinguishers should be inspected monthly.

A:  They should last ten years, commercial places are suppose to inspect them at least once monthly visibly and rotate them to feel the powder moving on the inside, if you can't feel the powder moving, discard and replace with a new one.

A:  This unit is good for 6 years. At the end of this time frame, it’s gauge should still read in the green charged area. However, the company has decreed that its product should be replaced every 6 years. A wise individual would follow that advice.

A:  Hello Kirk, If you service the unit every 6 years, the extinguishers has an infinite life. Thank you for choosing Kidde.