Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

We bought one of these 12 years ago. Just went to a neighborhood fire safety training session done by local Fire Dept. This model worked great in putting out the fire, after having been stored in our kitchen for 12 years. The gauge showed full charge "in the green" and it was accurate. The fireman directing the event was impressed. He did mention that because these are powder-based, inverting and shaking them occasionally was a good idea. We had never done that and it still had plenty of distance and power to put out the flames. Approximately 12 to 15 seconds of powder spray with a reach of about 6-8 feet. We will be replacing the one we just used with the same kind. Other reviews have dis'd the construction, and yes compared to the industrial / professional units the fireman had, the metal on the handle is thinner. For a home unit, it's fine.