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I just picked up a couple at £9.99 each on Thursday. Currently showing as £7.99
https://www.aldi.co.uk/product/fx-fire- ... 0000286093
1kg Powder
Almost Identical to the £25+ equivalent model in Screwfix/Toolstation.
Super Inexpensive Fire Extinguisher
Super Inexpensive Fire Extinguisher
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Yorkshire Andy
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Re: Super Inexpensive Fire Extinguisher
jennyjj01 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 14, 2026 7:48 pm ALDI
I just picked up a couple at £9.99 each on Thursday. Currently showing as £7.99
https://www.aldi.co.uk/product/fx-fire- ... 0000286093
1kg Powder
Almost Identical to the £25+ equivalent model in Screwfix/Toolstation.
And you know what they work! And carry the bsi en3 kitemark so fully decent bit of kit
They make a mess but they work nothing a hoover and a damp cloth can't solve
Ideal for cars caravans and garages as they don't freeze unlike water or foam ...
Only thing in a house they aren't to be used on is chip pans .. covers most bases
https://youtu.be/6dWzD1BL0kU?si=xm3icr8dioaXBQdT
https://youtu.be/sUmGfEshdfU?si=Fzkzq03OEWzMpJYR
If your roughing it, Your doing it wrong 
Lack of planning on your part doesn't make it an emergency on mine
Lack of planning on your part doesn't make it an emergency on mine
Re: Super Inexpensive Fire Extinguisher
cheers Andy. Thanks for confirming. Seemingly great value. Ideal prepper family gift. I'll get a few more if not sold out.Yorkshire Andy wrote: ↑Sat Feb 14, 2026 8:01 pmjennyjj01 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 14, 2026 7:48 pm ALDI
I just picked up a couple at £9.99 each on Thursday. Currently showing as £7.99
https://www.aldi.co.uk/product/fx-fire- ... 0000286093
1kg Powder
Almost Identical to the £25+ equivalent model in Screwfix/Toolstation.
And you know what they work! And carry the bsi en3 kitemark so fully decent bit of kit
They make a mess but they work nothing a hoover and a damp cloth can't solve
Ideal for cars caravans and garages as they don't freeze unlike water or foam ...
Only thing in a house they aren't to be used on is chip pans .. covers most bases
https://youtu.be/6dWzD1BL0kU?si=xm3icr8dioaXBQdT
https://youtu.be/sUmGfEshdfU?si=Fzkzq03OEWzMpJYR
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Re: Super Inexpensive Fire Extinguisher
Over the past 15 or so years there's been a push to remove them from buildings based on a poorly worded bsi update biggest issue is the cloud of powder making finding an exit difficult
https://chubbfs.com/uk-en/changes-to-th ... s-indoors/
So now the gods are saying use them in sensible places.. my mate worked for his sins at a big insurer doing home insurance.... His logic was the extinguisher will do less damage than a house fire. They'd rather pay to redecorate a living room after a small fire and subsequent powder contamination and replace carpet and sofa Vs the cost of a total rebuild
https://chubbfs.com/uk-en/changes-to-th ... s-indoors/
So now the gods are saying use them in sensible places.. my mate worked for his sins at a big insurer doing home insurance.... His logic was the extinguisher will do less damage than a house fire. They'd rather pay to redecorate a living room after a small fire and subsequent powder contamination and replace carpet and sofa Vs the cost of a total rebuild
If your roughing it, Your doing it wrong 
Lack of planning on your part doesn't make it an emergency on mine
Lack of planning on your part doesn't make it an emergency on mine
Re: Super Inexpensive Fire Extinguisher
I was gobsmacked by the effectiveness in those videos.Yorkshire Andy wrote: ↑Sat Feb 14, 2026 9:47 pm His logic was the extinguisher will do less damage than a house fire. They'd rather pay to redecorate a living room after a small fire and subsequent powder contamination and replace carpet and sofa Vs the cost of a total rebuild
I was prompted to buy my first extinguisher and a bunch of detectors after a friend suffered a house fire. I would tolerate an awful lot of powder damage in preference to losing my home or my life. If it's burning, it's already ruined, so what will a stain matter?
I don't like them on display, but inside selected cupboard doors, these are most reassuring.
You can get them cheaper on the bay, but for a tenner, Really: Even I can pay that with a smile.
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Re: Super Inexpensive Fire Extinguisher
jennyjj01 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 14, 2026 10:15 pmI was gobsmacked by the effectiveness in those videos.Yorkshire Andy wrote: ↑Sat Feb 14, 2026 9:47 pm His logic was the extinguisher will do less damage than a house fire. They'd rather pay to redecorate a living room after a small fire and subsequent powder contamination and replace carpet and sofa Vs the cost of a total rebuild
I was prompted to buy my first extinguisher and a bunch of detectors after a friend suffered a house fire. I would tolerate an awful lot of powder damage in preference to losing my home or my life. If it's burning, it's already ruined, so what will a stain matter?
I don't like them on display, but inside selected cupboard doors, these are most reassuring.
You can get them cheaper on the bay, but for a tenner, Really: Even I can pay that with a smile.
You think that's impressive... This is a 6kg powder ... I've 2 of these in my shed...
https://youtu.be/tlfhGmR9LvQ?si=y2NAn-Ai7nhloKmf
And if your after asthetics you can get various extinguishers in chrome. Or bronze if your pockets go deep enough gold
If your roughing it, Your doing it wrong 
Lack of planning on your part doesn't make it an emergency on mine
Lack of planning on your part doesn't make it an emergency on mine
Re: Super Inexpensive Fire Extinguisher
You know me better than that. Deep pockets: Short arms.Yorkshire Andy wrote: ↑Sat Feb 14, 2026 10:42 pmAnd if your after asthetics you can get various extinguishers in chrome. Or bronze if your pockets go deep enough gold![]()
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Re: Super Inexpensive Fire Extinguisher
Get some spray paintjennyjj01 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 15, 2026 9:08 amYou know me better than that. Deep pockets: Short arms.Yorkshire Andy wrote: ↑Sat Feb 14, 2026 10:42 pmAnd if your after asthetics you can get various extinguishers in chrome. Or bronze if your pockets go deep enough gold![]()
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Re: Super Inexpensive Fire Extinguisher
At that price Jenny get a spare wait for a wet day ... Light a wood fire in a garden burner or metal tin and have a practice . In a controlled way ..
That way you'll know what to expect and give you a bit more confidence
Ps wear a dust mask
That way you'll know what to expect and give you a bit more confidence
Ps wear a dust mask
If your roughing it, Your doing it wrong 
Lack of planning on your part doesn't make it an emergency on mine
Lack of planning on your part doesn't make it an emergency on mine
Re: Super Inexpensive Fire Extinguisher
Yorkshire Andy wrote: ↑Sun Feb 15, 2026 9:58 am At that price Jenny get a spare wait for a wet day ... Light a wood fire in a garden burner or metal tin and have a practice . In a controlled way ..
That way you'll know what to expect and give you a bit more confidence
Ps wear a dust mask![]()
Or ask the local fire station to take you through a practice run,doesn't hurt to ask with a jar of coffee and some biccies
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