This is a very informative video - clear and concise. The hand-positioning was extremely helpful to see in your demonstration as was the information to "not throw" the blanket. Additionally, have a fire extinguisher. I will be gifting family members with fire blankets and recommend they watch this video. Thank you.
@DamienMalakay Жыл бұрын
finally someone with common sense using these! everyone else reviewing these remind me of those infomercials where you have incompetent ppl trying to use a mop
@nateb45438 ай бұрын
Or like opening a milk carton, shit is outta control. Theres some supercuts of just those parts of infomercials that are pretty good
@testodude8 ай бұрын
You make a great point about common sense. I've read reviews of fire blankets where people bash the product, saying they rubbed it with their hands, and received fiberglass spinters. A person with common sense would ask "why the hell are you rubbing it with your hands?" or "did you expect it to feel like silk?" It's to save your life and property, not to cuddle with, jackases. I agree with your point-- nice, common sense demo.
@mrfk9d8 ай бұрын
Excellent instructional video. I particularly liked how you showed to hold the blanket with your fingers on the other side & not to throw it. Thank you.
@TheLillianYoung25 күн бұрын
Thanks for this demo and information. I bought this because it was on sale. Something told me to also get the extinguisher. Now I’m glad that I did.
@ChaplainDaveSparks5 ай бұрын
As for *re-using* a fire blanket, I might keep it as an *EXTRA* fire blanket for some area that doesn't have one. What I *WOULDN'T* do is throw it in the laundry. I suspect that fiberglass fibers might wind up in your washer or dryer and get into your clothing, bedding, etc. And anyone that has worked with fiberglass knows how *ITCHY* that can be.
@mach17911 ай бұрын
Holy cow, what a great idea. Between my kitchen stove inside the house and my BBQ outside the house I have a fire extinguisher and a Costco sized bag of baking soda. Now I also have a fire blanket. Awesome video.
@bringlovetolife4 ай бұрын
Excellent, informative video with great demonstrations. I also appreciate the balanced recommendation that it doesn't replace a fire extinguisher but is a useful addition! Thank you!
@stevesphilosophy9 ай бұрын
Solid review. Informative, yet simple. Thanks for sharing!
@EddVCR11 ай бұрын
I just got one for my kitchen. Thank you for the informative video.
@oscarhenriquez48188 ай бұрын
Good job on the demonstration and common sense usage tips. You covered it quite well. Hopefully folks get to see this kind of informative review before they have to use one of these in a crucial situation.
@blackmaxima9 ай бұрын
I’m in fire protection trades. Four years ago, my neighbor had a kitchen fire that burned out their place and most of mine. Wish people knew how to handle kitchen fires. I too have a blanket and a class K in the kitchen.
@Sembazuru7 ай бұрын
The proper hand position is visible on the picture of the fire blanket's bag, but in an emergency situation I doubt that level of detail will be noticed. Good on you for emphasizing that aspect of usage. I'll be adding a fire blanket to my kitchen (just need to figure out where to store it. Probably the opposite wall to the stove, don't think it would be a good idea to have to reach across the fire to get the blanket, and my kitchen is small enough that the opposite wall is only a couple steps away.
@weeepsalotts7237 ай бұрын
Natural instinct is to step back from sudden flames, so opposite the stove does make sense.
@Trakehner2022 күн бұрын
Good advice on the video. Also, just a note to the publisher, from 50 seconds in, until 1:10 that part is repeated at the end. Just something to note for future videos. Thank you for the blanket info though.
@Reidsbusesanditems Жыл бұрын
This really gave me a lot of Knowledge about fire blankets thanks!
@omegamobius0174 Жыл бұрын
Great video, very informational. I've seen only a few but it's great to know how to use them just in case
@missmorgan043 ай бұрын
You sold me! Thanks so much for the extremely detailed and informative video! Bravo! ❤
@TFEAS-09 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for the information! Keep the content up man!
@digital-alchemist10 ай бұрын
Excellent video and tutorial! Thanks man. I'm getting one for my kitchen :)
@RationalSaneThinker2 ай бұрын
Excellent video. It's one of the few that accurately shows the pros and cons. And of course, how to use it correctly. I also love the whimsical language: 1:52 "Oh CRAP! ... Luckily we have our nice NIFTY fire blanket!" I just bought 4 fire blankets on sale (only $6 for 2 with free shipping on Amazon). Since I only need 3, I'll sacrifice one of them on experimentation. A warning though: there may be more loose fiberglass fibers in the blanket so be careful. Anyway, thanks for the video.
@first2summit8 ай бұрын
Good demo though the only problem is that when you talk about lifting up the blanket (2:25), it could re-ignite, which it could if there were still a flame and you've just re-introduced a lot of air. The problem is that you opened up the blanket facing you so if there was a flare up, you're directing it right in your face.
@FireAlarmDude59678 ай бұрын
That’s the reason I lifted..to show what you shouldn’t do
@first2summit7 ай бұрын
@@FireAlarmDude5967 Maybe I missed it but maybe an explanation of what you were doing would have helped.
@FreelancerFreak Жыл бұрын
Nice educational video
@RationalSaneThinker2 ай бұрын
There are rare examples where the blanket is better than an extinguisher. For example, if my sleeves or body was on fire. It's very awkward to aim an extinguisher at myself, and if my sleeve is on fire, that hand will not be able to handle an extinguisher. Much easier use a blanket with one hand. Sleeve fires are common when cooking over flames with loose sleeves, e.g. a robe. And of course, you don't want to shoot the extinguisher near a person's face. In those examples, smothering with a fire blanket is preferable. The elderly and arthritic may also have problems handling an extinguisher.
@FireAlarmDude59672 ай бұрын
True
@JennyG.COW510 ай бұрын
Thanks for the demonstrations and explanations. I appreciate your explanation for how and why you demonstrated the way you do. For example, grabbing the black straps and shielding your hands from the fire. Also, making sure you securely place the blanket and not just toss it as this could create an even greater issue. In addition, I didn't know that the directions mentioned about the single use. According to the advertisement, they said you could use the blanket multiple times if there's only the ash smudge.
@MrPicklesAndTea3 ай бұрын
It probably can be used multiple times, but nobody wants to be on the hook for any possible issues that might cause. Also, it means people will buy another blanket. With that said, I recommend you get a new blanket and dispose of the used ones, because I don't want to be on the hook for any possible issues that might cause. I will not not practice what I preach.
@That_2_guy2T Жыл бұрын
thanks for the demonstration!
@WeOutcheaMane2 ай бұрын
2:54 lmao
@saintbyron51507 ай бұрын
Good review, thanks!
@getdusty17 ай бұрын
I've got a wood stove in the basement. Would it work on that if the fire got out of control??? I'd open the door (of course) and try to cover the fire with the blanket.
@FireAlarmDude59677 ай бұрын
Probably not. That would be a class A fire. This blanket is only designed for flammable liquid fires that can be easily fully contained. I’d recommend a water bucket honestly or a regular fire extinguisher
@cherrybomb8216 ай бұрын
What's the link where you are getting these for $10, please?? Thank you!
@FireAlarmDude59676 ай бұрын
I bought them on eBay a while ago. It was 18.99 for a two pack
@glockman9c6 ай бұрын
Gotta love that fire 3 feet from a yard full of dried leaves. lol.
@FireAlarmDude59676 ай бұрын
😱
@EricPham-gr8pg4 ай бұрын
If we soak the blanket on soap liquid or aloe extract before packing then it should work magic. But it must had a chlorite paper or reactive indicator tab to notify inspector of contamination inside so replacement before use
@thoward575 Жыл бұрын
Very cool video!
@fredkeislair71126 ай бұрын
Never ever lift the fire blanket like you showed at 2.20 !!!. If the temperature is still above the ignition point you will be surprised by a flame coming towards you because you lifted it the wrong way. Always open it from the opposite site !
@FireAlarmDude59676 ай бұрын
Good shout
@bertiejr3 ай бұрын
two questions. 1) since it's fiber glass is there a concern about breathing minute particles of fiber glass. 2) wouldn't a better blanket be one that is not so stiff if smothering is the whole point of the blanket - like you know how you see someone throwing a regular blanket over someone or thing that is on fire
@FireAlarmDude59673 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t be worried. There’s not much that comes off. Also, the blanket isn’t really stiff. It’s a blanket
@georgealpic74510 ай бұрын
I have one in my kitchen and one in my car.
@gendoll50062 ай бұрын
Big fire on a wobbly table next too a bunch of dead leaves and shrubs… I can’t watch lol.
@FireAlarmDude59672 ай бұрын
It had just rained and I had several extinguishers. I think you’re capable of watching, you got this.
@pattimoran202018 күн бұрын
Just curious... have you tried re-using one? Might be good to know if they DO work more than once in case you want to keep more than one around the house.
@FireAlarmDude596718 күн бұрын
Yes, it’s a fiberglass cloth. It will work
@nics-systems-electric Жыл бұрын
I don't know man as soon as I heard fibreglass I'm out I think I would prefer to burn to death then get one of those damn fibreglass slivers all jokes aside I enjoyed this video as I have never seen one used before I would say we here in Canada have them in about as many places as the US as I only see them in science labs/classes and shop spaces wood/metal welding shops etc.
@FireAlarmDude5967 Жыл бұрын
Yeah I hate touching fiberglass
@autumnstewart754 Жыл бұрын
I want to be smothered by a fire blanket
@stuntdoll8 ай бұрын
Do these work with electrical fires?
@SteveSabbai2 ай бұрын
Do they "expire"? How long can they be stored?
@FireAlarmDude59672 ай бұрын
It’s a fiberglass sheet so I’d imagine it doesn’t expire
@ProctorSilex6 ай бұрын
0:28 🔥Crotch fire ❤🔥
@kevinpellegrino420111 ай бұрын
Two questions: 1. What is the exact name of this brand? and 2. Does it leave pieces of fiber glass stuck in your hands?
@mandiegarrett170610 ай бұрын
I like to know too please.
@ToOpen6seven8 ай бұрын
@@mandiegarrett1706 Yet no response.
@testodude8 ай бұрын
I am sure it's no worse than touching attic insulation. You don't go out of your way to handle it because it makes your hands itch. It's something you hope to never use-- you're not going to cuddle with it. A little itch that you can wash off is better than 50 grand in damage to your kitchen or God forbid losing a loved one. Think if it like bear spray. You carry it and really hope to never use it, but you aren't going to spray it to take a whiff to see how using it might feel.
@lionelguilbert64936 ай бұрын
It's One time use only so they can sell more!
@FireAlarmDude59676 ай бұрын
Right, that’s definitely it because there’s no valid reason to not re use them if they’re intact
@Keepingthefaith7226 күн бұрын
I would reuse them, absolutely no reason to throw them away. They are fireproof so they won't be damaged, Good for the company though more sales for them.....
@QuantumPeter Жыл бұрын
Can it protect a folder with papers if I wrap it all over it?
@FireAlarmDude5967 Жыл бұрын
Probably
@squarelevelplumb10 ай бұрын
My only complaint with the demo is that he pulled down real hard and dropped the blanket. Pull down, keep ahold of the straps and use them to put the blanket over the fir pan or pot.
@FireAlarmDude596710 ай бұрын
That’s quite literally what I did
@IamSlacker6 ай бұрын
Nope. Watch at 1:58 you dropped the handles and then grabbed the fabric on the side before unfolding it.
@FireAlarmDude59676 ай бұрын
I suppose I did do that. Not really an issue though.
@codprawn8 ай бұрын
Fire blankets are awesome. They even use big ones on electric car fires now!
@ManuFortis6 ай бұрын
You probably *can* use it more than once, but as you said, for safety reasons it is probably best to just get a new one. Personally though, I'd keep the old one for just in case. Like if there is a big fire and one blanket just doesn't cut the cheese. Two might help, and in that case, the slightly damaged one going on top, or on the side, etc; should be fine.
@FireAlarmDude59676 ай бұрын
Right. I just kept it, it’s just a piece of fiberglass so surely it should be fine. Good point on keeping one as a backup
@mistylover73985 ай бұрын
@@FireAlarmDude5967 I saw da ad for dis and wondered if it waz a scam.
@pascalreix3306 ай бұрын
Thank you to share this video
@Monkeybuzzness5 ай бұрын
@FireAlarmDude5967 you're partially correct in stating that fire extinguishers will always work however @3:11 you're showing the participant in the video utilizing a certain type of extinguisher (which appears to be water). Everyone should keep in mind that not all extinguishers are rated for all fires. Utilizing a water type or water-based extinguisher on a kitchen grease fire is only going to worsen the situation...not even gonna mention an Class C electrical fire. great video though...just thought i'd mention the extinguisher types.
@FireAlarmDude59675 ай бұрын
That’s a class K extinguisher. Class K extinguishers are not water extinguishers and they are specifically for grease fires
@Monkeybuzzness5 ай бұрын
@@FireAlarmDude5967 understood. However, the layperson, watching your video, may not get that.
@dalebenton33548 ай бұрын
Just incase of a fire,I left my chip pan on at my old Flat where I last lived,Did not even notice nothing till I went back in to my Kitchen after eating my chips,Saw very tall flames coming out of the chip pan,I never forget that,I quickly got the bath towl and quickly put it over the chip pan,Lucky the fire soon went out,Left with tons of heavy smoke all over the flat every where,Had to leave all the windows WIDE open,Had to get out of the flat all day,Left the chip pan outside to cool down,It still letting of tons of smoke,The smoke alarms where sounding of,Never knew you could put a fireblanket over the chippan,Something else new I learned,Unlike some people would to use water to put out the chip pan fire out,That will make the fire spread 1000 worse,Never use water on a chip pan fire,Unless if you want half your Kitchen to go up even higher in flames
@2_5723 ай бұрын
Where do you get fire extinguishers?
@FireAlarmDude59673 ай бұрын
The dump usually
@jeannefaciane93413 ай бұрын
I was taught to use flour to smother out a fire to absorb the grease fire
@jesperkjemsАй бұрын
Hello. Would it be ok to use a few seconds from this video in a learning video for danish sailors? Kindly Jesper Kjems
@FireAlarmDude5967Ай бұрын
Okay, but give credit where credit
@jesperkjemsАй бұрын
@@FireAlarmDude5967 Thanks, shurely will credit.
@ninar.10835 ай бұрын
One time use ? The ad said it’s reusable
@FireAlarmDude59675 ай бұрын
Depends. This one says one time use. In reality it’s literally a fiberglass blanket so it should be reusable in theory
@eddyvideostar10 ай бұрын
Dear Dude: When did these fire blankets hit the market?
@Neptunesalad127 ай бұрын
Yes finallky some one being smart when reviewing this
@Serpe10 Жыл бұрын
Are these a one time use?
@FireAlarmDude5967 Жыл бұрын
Yes, as I stated in the video
@onioncontrol8 ай бұрын
One of my European frens just taught me these exist. I just bought one for my kitchen for $13. Why aren't these common in America, almost no one has an appropriate fire extinguisher in their house.
@shawnmendrek35447 ай бұрын
0:32 loled a t the guy on fire just laying there, pretty sure most people would be wrestling around or if they had control, rolling. also heat rises, so I could see the blanket moving if the person panicked while applying it to a live fire as the fire would make it move.
@FireAlarmDude59677 ай бұрын
This wasn’t a very coherent comment so I’m not sure what you’re saying, but heat doesn’t push things. It’s not a force.
@shawnmendrek35447 ай бұрын
Thrown things over a fire and it moved things away. Guess I need to go back to school. That is what I gathered from your comment.@@FireAlarmDude5967
@Fernando.Valenzuela-nando Жыл бұрын
I like fire extinguisher better because they stop the fire quick
@FireAlarmDude5967 Жыл бұрын
They’re better for that
@testodude8 ай бұрын
nice to have both handy. Fire extinguisher might fail to discharge. A blanket won't.
@AXXXXA8 ай бұрын
Where did u get these exact ones?
@FireAlarmDude59678 ай бұрын
eBay
@jaydeniverson33733 ай бұрын
When you pull the fire blanket, you're not supposed to let go of the tabs. You're supposed to hold on to them and separate your arms, and the blanket will Naturally open.
@FireAlarmDude59673 ай бұрын
Correct
@guns4funcajanajustin18 күн бұрын
Will it work on gas?
@FireAlarmDude596718 күн бұрын
Gasoline? Yes if it’s in a container. Gas as in a flammable gas? No
@a1smith24687 ай бұрын
These fire blankets are not UL certified (or any other organization, it seems). For the fire blanket you demo the CE designation (for Europe) is NOT on the bag at all. So, it's not clear it is certified in Europe. The bag only lists the applicable standard which anyone can do - certified or not. They require you to get "up close and personal" with the fire to use them. Fire extinguishers are both UL certified and can be used to extinguish a fire from a safe distance. Do your research first before placing an order.
@FireAlarmDude59677 ай бұрын
Actuallt, if you read the packaging in this video this particular blanket is compliant with European standards. UL is the American standard which this European blanket is obviously not compliant with. Your assessment that these blankets are not compliant with any organization is false. There are also some blankets in the United States that are UL listed.
@ht-ve9fe5 ай бұрын
Shouldn't you never use an extinguisher on a grease fire?
@FireAlarmDude59675 ай бұрын
What? How on earth did you come to that conclusion
@ht-ve9fe5 ай бұрын
@@FireAlarmDude5967 Well if it's water based it; the oil sits above the water because it's less dense, the water rapidly evaporates causing a steam explosion and the propulsion of the extinguisher can splash oil out and spread the fire. This doesn't apply to special foam or powder extinguishers.
@jzzhang726 Жыл бұрын
Substitute for a fire extinguisher: Fire fighter
@fakawat722011 ай бұрын
put a lid on it 😆
@mandiegarrett170610 ай бұрын
Lol, it makes too much sense and we just like to spend money 😂
@skaterlover19995 ай бұрын
02:56 😄😁😆😅🤣😂😭💀☠️
@Fido-vm9zi10 ай бұрын
Do not pour water on a grease fire.
@FireAlarmDude596710 ай бұрын
Wasn’t planning on it
@testodude8 ай бұрын
gasoline or gun powder, either
@user-yn1cb2di5n Жыл бұрын
Wheres the UL code?
@FireAlarmDude5967 Жыл бұрын
There’s no such thing. UL does not make or enforce codes
@chiwalker73257 ай бұрын
👍🏾
@nitto246 ай бұрын
I felt the promotional video for this product is very misleading to people who couldn't even operate a fire extinguisher. I doubt this blanket will put fires in an oven or a BBQ pit, as shown in the video. Having a fire blanket to put out fires in a pan/pot is a great idea, but replacing it for a fire extinguisher is a terrible idea.
@Chuck085610 ай бұрын
Yes fire extinguisher work -- so do pot lids.
@FireAlarmDude596710 ай бұрын
Pot lids are for a very specific kind of fire and only work some of the time
@pineappleroad Жыл бұрын
With pan/cooking fires, i know one thing to NOT do (which is something my brother apparently did once) And I’m not actually sure how common fire blankets actually are in homes in the UK, none of my close family have one in their kitchen, in fact I don’t believe I’ve seen one outside of “holiday homes” after we moved off of the isle of wight (holiday homes are essentially houses or other properties that are rented out on a short term basis, usually a few days to a few weeks at a time)
@testodude8 ай бұрын
I missed the one thing to NOT do. Are you saying NOT to use a fire blanket on a pan/cooking fire at all, or don't lift the blanket to look under before you know the fire is out, or something else entirely ( water on the fire, maybe :D) ?
@pineappleroad8 ай бұрын
@@testodude it seems I did my usual thing of not actually saying what it was The thing my brother did, was to CARRY THE PAN THAT WAS ON FIRE INTO ANOTHER ROOM
@testodude8 ай бұрын
@@pineappleroad YIKES !
@nedsackmann22159 ай бұрын
Don't try this fire blanket on an ebike type battery fire ,crazy high temperature 1500° C or 2700°F and they will explode and release deadly gas. JUST RUN, and call the good hands people, ALLSTATE. after yourr house burns to the ground.
@FireAlarmDude59679 ай бұрын
Sponsored by AllState
@clifb.352110 ай бұрын
Soos!
@FireAlarmDude596710 ай бұрын
Real
@VinhPham-hz8ny9 ай бұрын
guy...lift or open hot cover away from you...not toward your body.
@FireAlarmDude59679 ай бұрын
what?
@nottyash10011 ай бұрын
I have seen demonstrations by fire service Personnel using a fire blanket to stop /contain an EV fire , my beef is i do not want any type of vehicle that creates a fire because thermal runaway which was stated in the on line video. If you want an EV your choice . Please do not park along side me.
@FireAlarmDude596711 ай бұрын
Seems almost irrelevant to this video about household fire blankets but thank you for sharing
@metroredline7 ай бұрын
Sure, but how do we know which car is yours so that we don't park next to you? 😛
@AverageReviewsYT Жыл бұрын
Or just pour water on the grease fire.. 😎😎😎
@Fido-vm9zi Жыл бұрын
No
@universallaw885011 ай бұрын
That will be fun
@AverageReviewsYT11 ай бұрын
@@universallaw8850 Absolutly. The bigger the fire… the funner it will be
@fairgolfer10 ай бұрын
Not a good joke. Someone will read this and get into trouble.
@Fido-vm9zi10 ай бұрын
Never pour water on a grease fire! It will make such a fire worse!!!!!