rtpkickballer
rtpkickballer OP t1_j1x0j9u wrote
Reply to comment by Fetlocks_Glistening in TIL that a typical fire extinguisher only lasts seconds while continuously being sprayed. A 20 pound extinguisher can only be sprayed for 25 seconds. by rtpkickballer
We have the alarms and I suppose that really would be what gives us plenty of time to get out and make my new found paranoia unnecessary. :)
rtpkickballer OP t1_j1x00v6 wrote
Reply to comment by aynrandomness in TIL that a typical fire extinguisher only lasts seconds while continuously being sprayed. A 20 pound extinguisher can only be sprayed for 25 seconds. by rtpkickballer
Absolutely. My thought was regarding a fire separating me from the kids. The stairs are also in between our rooms so if there was a fire blocking the path I would assume it would also be on the stairs and the same extinguisher would be needed to get us out of the house.
rtpkickballer OP t1_j1wzly7 wrote
Reply to comment by attorneyatslaw in TIL that a typical fire extinguisher only lasts seconds while continuously being sprayed. A 20 pound extinguisher can only be sprayed for 25 seconds. by rtpkickballer
My train of thought was regarding one kept in my room for the sole purpose of getting the family out asap. Everything else is replaceable.
rtpkickballer OP t1_j1wzery wrote
Reply to comment by PM_ur_Rump in TIL that a typical fire extinguisher only lasts seconds while continuously being sprayed. A 20 pound extinguisher can only be sprayed for 25 seconds. by rtpkickballer
This makes sense. I should probably buy a little one just to get a feel for it. I’ve never sprayed one before so I’m happy thinking I may be underestimating the effectiveness.
rtpkickballer OP t1_j1wz4tk wrote
Reply to comment by way2funni in TIL that a typical fire extinguisher only lasts seconds while continuously being sprayed. A 20 pound extinguisher can only be sprayed for 25 seconds. by rtpkickballer
Thanks for coming from a different angle and understanding. Yes worst case scenario where there is a fire on the stairs and section of the floor which is between me and the kids. I would need to be in and out of 3 rooms and then get out of the house.
rtpkickballer OP t1_j1uuhg7 wrote
Reply to TIL that a typical fire extinguisher only lasts seconds while continuously being sprayed. A 20 pound extinguisher can only be sprayed for 25 seconds. by rtpkickballer
I discovered this after seeing this post: https://www.reddit.com/r/Wellthatsucks/comments/zvr8cl/christmas_wreath_burn_down_because_of_candle/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
The product says it can spray for 32 seconds which is 4x longer than other extinguishers and I was ready to call BS on that. But sure enough after a bit of googling, the smaller home extinguishers don’t even last 10 seconds!
Now I’m feeling a bit paranoid since I’ve got a few young kids in the house that can’t even open their bedroom door and would even need to be carried. In the event of an emergency in the middle of the night I can’t even imagine 30 seconds is enough to get everyone out and safe. Am I underestimating how fast we would be moving? Is there a different product I should have to give peace of mind?
rtpkickballer OP t1_j1xn1jt wrote
Reply to comment by adamcoe in TIL that a typical fire extinguisher only lasts seconds while continuously being sprayed. A 20 pound extinguisher can only be sprayed for 25 seconds. by rtpkickballer
I might actually look into this. That’s a really good idea especially if I can get a group involved.