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Fire Extinguishing Ball

Juniper Foo | Nov 09, 2005

Here's another ball-shaped fire extinguisher you lob into a fire like a hand grenade. Dropping the conventional nozzle form factor, this device resembles an innocuous hand ball. That is until it comes into contact with fire, which is when explodes--within 3 seconds--in a shower of fire-retardant powder and foam that dampens the flames, while letting out a 138-decibel shriek to alert the household. Additional balls can be hurled to suppress a large fire if needed, though at S$75 a pop, you might want to aim properly before letting fly. Practice should make perfect as you get family members to pitch bowling balls into a trash bin from a distance.

See also pinQY | Hello Kitty Extinguisher

Price: S$75 (US$44)
Availability: Advance Makko, Singapore
Device: Fire extinguisher and alarm
Basic specs: Self-activating when in contact with fire, 1.3kg, shelf life of 5 years; one ball good for up to 4sq m which has burned for 1 to 3 minutes, 2 balls or more for larger fire

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PinQY

Juniper Foo | Nov 07, 2005

Having just caught the TV premiere of Behind Enemy Lines, the hand grenade-shaped pinQY looks almost like a prop right out of the combat movie. Its intent is, fortunately, more peaceful since this palm-sized extinguisher is built to fight fire. Mind you, the Web site's disclaimer states that it's good for putting out only the beginnings of a fire since, given its mini size, this has just 4 seconds of discharge. Luxembourg-based Flanders Product touts this as "the perfect present" for children, the elderly and the disabled who may not have the strength to handle regular-sized extinguishers.

See also Hello Kitty Extinguisher

Price: US$20
Availability: Check out the Web site
Device: Fire extinguisher
Basic specs: Five-year warranty, 1kg, 14cm high

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