Never trust the Element Fire Extinguisher!!

Testing out the Element Advanced Fire Protection fire extinguisher. I bought these to avoid the need for a fire extinguisher. They are the size of road flare and I can fit multiple of them in my glove box. Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

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[tzed]

From the Element web-site: FIGHTS ALL MAJOR FIRE CLASSES*
INCLUDING COOKING OIL & GREASE FIRES
*Not recommended for outdoor live coal fires (ie. wood campfires or logs)

[ericboyer]

I had a 10' tall blazing fire in my engine compartment of my 89 Ford F250. Hood was up, one spark plug removed, and turned the engine over and that cylinder blew fuel out of the spark plug hole and exploded when the plug arced against something. It was a f'ing blazing fire, 10' tall in the left side of the engine compartment. It was rolling off the hood toward the front & flames were BLOWING between the hood and the windshield. (blowing 4-5 feet high between there.) I grabbed the element I had, ignited it and pointed it at the base of the flames through the front wheel well, just above the tire, around where the headers are and it put the flames out within 3-5 seconds. I shit you not. Swear to God Almighty. That element saved my truck, no doubt in my mind. Probably the type of fire it is made for. I have them in every car and in my kitchen. Real world evidence. Believe what you want.

[robsterTN]

Not impressed. Only thing I’d like to see is how a traditional fire extinguisher performed on the same fire.

[armandocardani]

Wrong performance review test. Read the instruction first and then use the fire extinguisher as per its design. The manufacturer clearly states that it's not intended for embers or burning ashes. It's a flame inhibitor.

[johnk]

The problem with Element is that it doesn't cool the burning pieces, as water does. So, even if you suppress the flames, if the base is still hot enough, it will re-ignite. If the fire doesn't have a base of something that retains embers, such as wood, the Element will work as designed.

[ArtemisFolly]

Element literally has a notice on their website that live ember fires are best extinguished with water. This holds true even when you have a dry chemical extinguisher available. Water removes two sides of the fire triangle from a live ember fire. Oh, and you're also holding it much too close to the fire and keep pulling it away/downwind of the fire, allowing it to start back up again.

[rustypotatos]

This is a nightmare. Imagine buying it for your mom or wife thinking it’s an ok substitute and they have to learn first hand how useless they are

[joedirte]

*casually destroys a 2J valve cover thinking it's from a celica* lol

[wernerhdyesel]

If it is a fire that has just started burning, this device works. For fires that have been burning for several minutes, only water can put it out.

[CRPerformance]

Seriously learn how to use a fire extinguisher before pretending to review them.

[niToitsyeSkxawng]

that spark plug cover was from a Toyota 2JZ engine (Supra and Aristo), not a Celica

[contactacb]

Whilst it's more expensive and requires upkeep even a 2.5lb/1kg ABC Powder would have put all those fires out in seconds. The fire stick concept is not new and was first marketed several decades ago (& still is I believe) by a road flare manufacturer as the Chimfex - specifically for Chimney Fires, where it does work - they never claimed it as a more universal product & still don't. Here in the UK/Europe we've gone for new extinguishing agents in traditional extinguishers with far more sucess.

[misteraxeman]

I used a powder fire extinguisher to save my car once and if I have to again, Im still going to rely on a regular fire extinguisher

[AB-ovzm]

It says on the stick tht ots not for that kind of fire

[DriveManual]

This was an expensive test 😅thanks for doing it !

[kkuenzel]

I would have liked seeing you do the same test with an ABC fire extinguisher for a true comparison. At my employer, we are required to have fire extinguisher training yearly. If not properly used, a regular fire extinguisher is pretty ineffective and only sprays for no about 10 seconds. It's main purpose is to knock back a fire to allow you to escape to safety.

[blackmaxima]

Just get an Amerex BC or Purple K, or halotron if you need a clean agent, and be done with it. What is your safety and property worth to taking chances?

[domminion]

These Element fire sticks are pretty useless. I had a break fire on my car. I was at a car meet and had several sticks in my glove box. Tried two of them together and it had no effect. It was one of the other car owners who put the fire out with a conventional extinguisher. I carry two conventional extinguishers now. One for me and one in case I meet someone else with a fire who only has firesticks! 😂.

[rwizard]

I wonder if steadily pointing it at the base of the flame without waving it around would have worked better? In any case I think I'll pass on these and go with Halogen and Purple K in my car.

[AmandaGonzales-ph]

I just did similar testing with Element 50 and had same results - great video thank you