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  2. ABC dry chemical - Wikipedia

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    Dry chemical powder is used on all classes of fires. Dry chemical powder puts out the fire by coating the burning material with a thin layer of dust, thereby separating the fuel from the oxygen in the air. The powder also works to interrupt the chemical reaction of fire, so these extinguishers are extremely effective at putting out the fire.

  3. Fire extinguisher - Wikipedia

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    An anecdotal report of a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher was published in Scientific American in 1887 which describes the case of a basement fire at a Louisville, Kentucky pharmacy which melted a lead pipe charge with CO 2 (called carbonic acid gas at the time) intended for a soda fountain which immediately extinguished the flames thus saving ...

  4. Fast Flow Extinguishers - Wikipedia

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    In other words, a fast flow extinguisher expels a higher volume of agent in less time than a standard compliance flow extinguisher. As a result, fast flow extinguishers have lower UL class A&B ratings than compliance flow extinguishers (the class B numerical rating is the approximate square feet of burning fuel a novice operator could expect to ...

  5. Glossary of firefighting equipment - Wikipedia

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    Classes of fire extinguisher and corresponding type of fire they extinguish. Claw tool Early striking and prying tool. Closed-circuit SCBA See SCBA. Closet hook Pike pole under 5 ft long Closet ladder See Attic ladder. CO 2 extinguisher Fire extinguisher that releases carbon dioxide gas to displace oxygen to smother and cool a fire, such as a ...

  6. Kidde - Wikipedia

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    In 1923, Kidde purchased the patent rights for a siphon device that allowed quick release of carbon dioxide, improving the function of fire extinguishers.In 1924, the company produced the first portable carbon dioxide fire extinguisher and in 1925 it installed the first built in industrial fire extinguishing system.

  7. The Pyrene Company Limited - Wikipedia

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    The Pyrene Company Limited from their beginning in 1914, until 1971 when they became Chubb Fire Security Limited, were among the world's leaders in the manufacture of fire fighting equipment. The name Pyrene was epitomised by their famous 'pump' extinguisher which was installed on public transport, commercial and private vehicles throughout the ...

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