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Our Top Choice
H3R Performance Clean Agent Fire Extinguisher
H3R Performance is a leading manufacturer of fire suppressing devices. The HG100C fire extinguisher is an essential safety tool in any household or commercial property.
Top manufacturer. Safe and reliable fire extinguisher. Doesn’t damage your property or items. 5 years warranty. Compact and lightweight.
The extinguisher is slightly smaller than expected but still performs well.
Clean Agent
Steel cylinders, all metal valve
6 x 6 x 11.2 inches/ 3.8lbs
1.4 lbs
EPA approved
Best Value
Kidde Multipurpose Home Fire Extinguisher
Kidde is a known authority in the fire safety industry. The FA110 Multipurpose Home Fire Extinguisher is reasonably priced and it can quickly stop small fires.
Top-notch manufacturer. Compact, lightweight, portable product. Easy to use. Recommended by fire experts.
Can deal only with relatively small fires, but it is specially designed for this. Kidde also makes larger fire extinguishers.
Multi Purpose
Lightweight Aluminum Body
3.2 x 3.2 x 13.8 inches/ 3.5lbs
2.5 lbs
Coast Guard (U.S.C.G) approved
Buckeye C02 Hand Held Fire Extinguisher
Buckeye specializes in manufacturing top-quality fire extinguishers. The 45100 model uses carbon dioxide to put out fires and has a capacity of 5 lbs.
Great value for money. Clear, easy to read instructions. Comes with wall hooks. Suitable for different types of fires.
A small number of reports of the fire extinguisher failing when trying to use it due to the plastic parts.
Carbon Dioxide Hand Held
Industrial grade steel & aluminum
5 x 8 x 18 inches/ 2.2lbs
5 lbs
USCG approved
Amerex 240 Class A Fire Extinguisher
Amerex has years of experience when it comes to fire extinguishers. The Amerex 240 Fire Spray is specially designed for taking out Class A fires quickly and efficiently.
Easy to use even by beginners. Top manufacturer. Eye-catching design. Clear instructions. Large discharge time.
Not that good for taking out Class B and C fires, but it wasn’t designed for this purpose.
Water Class A Fire Extinguisher
Stainless steel, brass valve
9 x 7 x 24.5 inches/ 7 lbs
2.5 lbs
FM APPROVED
First Alert Tundra Fire Extinguishers
First Alert makes a multitude of fire detectors and fire extinguishing systems. The AF400-2 spray will easily take out small fires and comes at a ridiculously small price.
Good value for money. Excellent for indoor and outdoor use. Biodegradable, doesn’t damage your stuff. Safe and easy to use.
There are some reports about the width of the spray not being sufficient to put out a fire or it not working in an emergency situation.
Aerosol Spray
Steel cylinder
13.5 x 8.5 x 5 inches/ 2lbs
0.9 lbs
Tested by independent laboratory