Extinguisher
White Elephant Museum Inc.
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| Nom de l'objet : | Extinguisher |
| Type de l'objet : | fire |
| Classification de l'objet : | man-made artifact |
| Catégorie de l'objet : | tools & equipment for science and technology |
| Sous-catégorie de l'objet : | regulative & protective tools & equipment |
| Discipline : | anthropology history material culture |
| Matériaux : | metal, copper fibre metal, brass paint |
| Technique de fabrication : | embossed painted cast |
| Numéro de catalogue : | 1996.BH.14 |
| Fabricant : | Pyrene Manufacturing Company |
| Nom ou numéro du modèle : | No.8 (2.5.6.2.1) |
| Province d'origine : | New Jersey ? |
| Pays d'origine : | USA |
| Continent d'origine : | North America |
| Province d'utilisation : | pre-confederation Newfoundland Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Pays d'utilisation : | Canada Dominion of Newfoundland |
| Culture : | American |
| Secteur géo-culturel : | North American |
| Contexte culturel : | fire control |
| Date de début de production : | c 1909 |
| Date de fin de production : | c 1956 |
| Période : | mid 20th century |
| Description : | Copper-coloured cylinder with a domed top. A black, red, and brass-coloured label covers much of one side of the cylinder. At the top of the cylinder is a red metal wheel/valve. At one side, a curved metal piece connects a fibre hose to the domed shoulder of the cylinder. A metal nozzle is at the opposite end of the hose. |
| Commentaires : | This fire extinguisher contained a small bottle or tube sitting in a rack at the top of the extinguisher. This bottle would have held acid. When the extinguisher was turned upside down, the contents of the bottle would mix with the sodium bicarbonate solution held in the rest of the extinguisher, creating pressure and foam to extinguish the fire. Foam fire extinguishers, like this one, are effective on flammable liquids, such as oils, solvents, and paints, as well as ordinary combustibles, such as wood or paper. The foam floats on top of the burning liquid, breaking the interaction between the flames and the fuel. The extinguisher required recharging on a yearly basis. This particular extinguisher was used in the work station known as the Brown House. It was then salvaged by the museum when the Brown House was torn down. The Brown House was used for carpentry, and for the general maintenance work and repairs that were required for upkeep of the various mission buildings. |
| Fonctions : | This extinguisher was used for putting out fires. |
| Hauteur : | 60 |
| Profondeur : | 40 |
| Diamètre extérieur : | 18 |
| Unité de mesure linéaire : | cm |
| Nombre d'objets : | 3 |
| Nombre de parties composantes : | 1 |
| Nom des parties composantes : | canister with nozzle |
| Étiquette ou poinçon : | Classification A-1 B-1. No. B25621 Pyrene Foam Fire Extinguisher For Fire Turn Bottom End Up Warning extinguish fire promptly and avoid exposure to smoke and fumes Do not use on live electrical equipment Wash thoroughly and recharge promptly after use To charge unscrew cap and remove inner chamber. Wash all parts thoroughly in hot water allowing water to pass through hose and nozzle. Outer chamber: Dissolve contents of container "A-B" in one gallon of water. When thoroughly mixed, pour into extinguisher adding water to bring solution to mark on inside. Inner chamber: Dissolve contents of container "C" in one quart of hot water. Pour solution into inner chamber. Add water if necessary to bring solution up to mark. Replace inner chamber placing stopple in position. Screw cap on securely. Discharge and recharge yearly Protect from frost Underwriters Laboratories of Canada Inspected 2 1/2 gallon hand fire extinguisher |
| Établissement : | White Elephant Museum Inc. |
| Ville de l'établissement : | Makkovik |
| Province de l'établissement : | Newfoundland and Labrador |
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