A CO2 extinguisher & a pair of welding gloves – your friends in a grease fire

Thawley · 11-26-2009, 02:34 PM

My friends actually...

I'm in charge of the smoked turkey. The outside turkey. The one nearer to the refrigerator in the garage where we keep the beer. Sharon's in charge of the inside turkey.

Sharon's a fine cook, but compulsive precision has never been a problem for her. When the turkey didn't fit all the way into the pan, she just let one of the wings hang over the side. When the grease started to drip – onto the bottom floor of the oven – it caught fire.

Excitement ensued.

But if you have a pair of welding gloves handy, you can get the bird out of the oven before letting loose with the CO2 extinguisher. (That makes a great noise BTW...) Donning the the welding gloves once more allows you to wipe up the remaining grease without even turning the oven off. A little stainless safety wire to keep the wings inside the pan, and we're back in the oven without going down a lap.

Now we've got the big-ass HF fan airing the place out. I bet the family will never even guess it happened by the time they get here.

Money quote from Sharon: "Look Grace – mommy's smoking a turkey too..."

NorthwestBBQ · 11-26-2009, 02:45 PM

Thank goodness you had your fire gear at the ready!

Redheart · 11-26-2009, 02:57 PM

Well at least she can claim the bird is Fire Roasted!

Kevin · 11-26-2009, 03:03 PM

Priceless.

1_T_Scot · 11-26-2009, 03:04 PM

Dang nice save cool under pressure. I could do the typical no pictures it didn't happen but, Its hard to take pics with welding gloves on.

big brother smoke · 11-26-2009, 03:05 PM

Outstanding work, Thawley!

BobF · 11-26-2009, 03:24 PM

That would have been awful with a dry chemical extinguisher like most have in the house.
Nice save.

Meat Burner · 11-26-2009, 03:26 PM

Excellent reaction Thawley. You certainly should be THANKFUL FOR TODAY for having a roof over your head. Glad it all worked out okay.

leanza · 11-26-2009, 03:59 PM

Official Brethren, "Saved It" award on that one Thawley. Way to stay on the lead lap.

Thawley · 11-26-2009, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobF

That would have been awful with a dry chemical extinguisher like most have in the house.

Did that once in a car I owned. Never again. I would have used cotton towels soaked in gasoline before facing another dry-chem cleanup.

Jesus that was a mess.

Ron_L · 11-26-2009, 09:48 PM

I'm glad everyone is OK. See... those oven things just aren't safe!

11-26-2009, 02:34 PM	#1
Thawley Take a breath! Join Date: 06-17-07 Location: Disneyland	A CO2 extinguisher & a pair of welding gloves – your friends in a grease fire My friends actually... I'm in charge of the smoked turkey. The outside turkey. The one nearer to the refrigerator in the garage where we keep the beer. Sharon's in charge of the inside turkey. Sharon's a fine cook, but compulsive precision has never been a problem for her. When the turkey didn't fit all the way into the pan, she just let one of the wings hang over the side. When the grease started to drip – onto the bottom floor of the oven – it caught fire. Excitement ensued. But if you have a pair of welding gloves handy, you can get the bird out of the oven before letting loose with the CO2 extinguisher. (That makes a great noise BTW...) Donning the the welding gloves once more allows you to wipe up the remaining grease without even turning the oven off. A little stainless safety wire to keep the wings inside the pan, and we're back in the oven without going down a lap. Now we've got the big-ass HF fan airing the place out. I bet the family will never even guess it happened by the time they get here. Money quote from Sharon: "Look Grace – mommy's smoking a turkey too..." __________________ E. John Thawley III UUDS™ Thawley on Tumblr

11-26-2009, 02:57 PM	#3
Redheart is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-03-09 Location: Omaha, NE	Well at least she can claim the bird is Fire Roasted! __________________ "Red" - Just Moved to Omaha!

11-26-2009, 03:03 PM	#4
Kevin Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-06-05 Location: Southern Minnesota	Priceless. __________________ Kevin

11-26-2009, 03:04 PM	#5
1_T_Scot is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-03-08 Location: Pontiac Illinois	Dang nice save cool under pressure. I could do the typical no pictures it didn't happen but, Its hard to take pics with welding gloves on. __________________ Certified "MOINK" ball maker. Supporting Disabled Veterans. Link Removed. Diveheart .org Large Big Green Egg - Fathers Day 2009

11-26-2009, 03:05 PM	#6
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA	Outstanding work, Thawley! __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS Powered by the West Coast Offense: Big Poppa Smokers and Simply Marvelous BBQ - "Walk with Us" My weapons: Humphrey's Smokers

11-26-2009, 02:45 PM	#2
NorthwestBBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-09 Location: Everett, WA	Thank goodness you had your fire gear at the ready!

11-26-2009, 03:24 PM	#7
BobF Take a breath! Join Date: 07-13-08 Location: Savannah, GA	That would have been awful with a dry chemical extinguisher like most have in the house. Nice save. __________________ OTS Kettle, UDS, Sam's Gasser

11-26-2009, 03:26 PM	#8
Meat Burner Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 02-22-07 Location: Springfield, MO	Excellent reaction Thawley. You certainly should be THANKFUL FOR TODAY for having a roof over your head. Glad it all worked out okay. __________________ my avatar swiped fatties from the plate....look how sorry he is. ________ Meat. NB Bandera with mods Weber 22 .5" x 2, 26.75" x 1 UDS x 3 KCBS CBJ Created "The Great Spam Revelation of 2011." www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111155

11-26-2009, 03:59 PM	#9
leanza Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-26-07 Location: Southern California	Official Brethren, "Saved It" award on that one Thawley. Way to stay on the lead lap. __________________ Tom

11-26-2009, 09:48 PM	#11
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	I'm glad everyone is OK. See... those oven things just aren't safe! __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

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