I am currently re-designing the kitchen counter, fire extinguisher and need to hear testimonials from victims of real house fires or have experienced using a fire extinguisher on a fire (preferably in the kitchen).Advantages and Disadvantages such as: ergonomics, easy access, extinguisher fluid type, safety, size, shape, hose, nozzle, refillable capability, and reliability, etc.
The hole is most likly for your sensor The smell is the new mufflers and any pipe you but in since they oil the pipe to keep it from rusting till sold. If you didn't put the sensor in you will get a check engine light.
i in my opinion did burn down my kitchen 3 years in the past. So sure. yet usually I do ok and do not burn something. I have a hearth extinguisher contained in the centred visitor bathing room, although i'm no longer positive the reasoning there both. My husband did it. i imagine he suggested something about having one at each and every end of the abode basically in case?
Your best bet is a dry chem extinguisher with a wide stub nose nozzle. I have seen many different types in kitchens and have used all that have been manufactured here in the states. Out of all extinguishers the best I have seen with an overall size, look, and performance standpoint is the Kidde 21008173 Kitchen Fire Extinguisher. It has a Discharge time of 8 - 10s, and a discharge range of 5'. If you look up kiddie fire supplies you will see that they have a high rating on all there fire equipment.
First thing you DON'T do is place the Fire Extinguisher too near the stove. In the event of a fire, you may not be able to get at it. I always put my fire extinguisher inside the stairs to the basement, or behind the kitchen door. You also have to ensure that you have the right kind of Extinguisher, i.e., something to smother grease fires Soda will do, but your safety supply stores will tell you what you need. If you have the space, get a Fire Blanket to use in case someone becomes alight! Again, put that on the back of the kitchen door away from the fire source. I hope some of that is useful for you
The hole is for an oxygen sensor - (O2 sensor) there is usually 1 before the catalytic converter and 1 after. My F150 has 4. The smell could be coming from the hole. also the cat could be failing. Mine did the same thing. It should also be rattling somewhat at idle.
