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LOADED STREAM EXTINGUISHER [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-02-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire Prevention
CONT

Antifreeze agents must be added if the water extinguisher is placed outdoors in cold climates. Commonly, calcium chloride is used, but in certain cases (the so-called loaded stream extinguishers), the anti-freeze salts may be such as to have a definite fire retarding effect.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prévention des incendies
DEF

Appareil à renversement et percussion, contenant une solution d'un sel de métal alcalin dont l'éjection est assurée au moyen d'une pression auxiliaire fournie par du CO2 comprimé en bouteille.

OBS

extincteur à solution de métal alcalin; extincteur type jet de solution chargée : termes attestés par le Service d'incendies de Côte Saint-Luc.

Spanish

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