Fire Extinguisher Ratings
Fire Extinguisher Ratings and Feature Comparison
Fire Suppression Features | The Fireball![]() |
Traditional Fire Extinguisher![]() |
Weight | Light weight and Portable (2.87 lbs) | Heavy and semi-portable |
Packaging | Decorative spherical design | Only red industrial steel |
Installation and Location | Installed anywhere; can sit on table or be mounted on ceiling or wall (mount included) | Only wall mounted |
Usage | Auto and Manual features. Can be used by anyone who can throw a ball, including kids and elderly. | Only manual spray. Must be trained. |
Operation | Activated only by the touch of a flame | Must be used by Trained people with strength to use device |
Rate and Direction of Spray | Instantly and Uniformly Sprays 360 Degrees | Pull pin, squeeze trigger, aim and sweep. Single point of 10 degree angle. |
Alarm Feature | Built in 86 dB Alarm | No Alarm |
Contents | 94% Pure Dry Chemical Powder | 25%-40% Sand, 60%-75% Dry Chemical Powder |
Automatic Response Time | 1.0 - 3.5 seconds | Not applicable |
Effective Range / Coverage | 90 cubic feet, or 12+ feet from Fireball | 90 cubic, narrow stream, pressure in can to 10 feet |
Safety Distance | None required for automatic use, but always use caution when throwing ball into fire | User must be near fire to use traditional fire extinguisher |
Recalls | Never Recalled | Recalled for hurting or killing user, power clogging, and handle breaking off |
Environment Impact | Environmentally Friendly | Not Environmentally Friendly |
Warranty | 5 year limited warranty | 1 year limited warranty |
Expiration / Shelf Life | 15+ Years | Refill and maintain annually, replace every 5 years |