A Water Type Fire Extinguisher (Cartridge)
In this type of extinguisher water is used as an extinguishing material. Pressurised CO2 gas cartridge is used to release the pressure which is stored inside the body of the extinguisher. Knob is provided at the top of extinguisher for puncturing the cartridge. As the cartridge is punctured, gas is released from it,which will force the water to come out from the body of the extinguisher. Forced water comes out through the nozzle of the extinguisher in the form of a small jet, which can be projected on to the fire.
Water Type of Extinguisher carries 9 litres of water when it filled to thethe specified level. The gas cartridge is fixed on a holder and the holder is fitted on the cap of extinguisher. The maximum amount of the gas in cartridge is 60 g for a 9 litre extinguisher.
Description
In this type of extinguisher water is used as an extinguishing material. Pressurised CO2 gas cartridge is used to release the pressure which is stored inside the body of the extinguisher. Knob is provided at the top of extinguisher for puncturing the cartridge. As the cartridge is punctured, gas is released from it,which will force the water to come out from the body of the extinguisher. Forced water comes out through the nozzle of the extinguisher in the form of a small jet, which can be projected on to the fire.
Water Type of Extinguisher carries 9 litres of water when it filled to thethe specified level. The gas cartridge is fixed on a holder and the holder is fitted on the cap of extinguisher. The maximum amount of the gas in cartridge is 60 g for a 9 litre extinguisher.
Additional information
| Weight | 2 Kg, 4 Kg |
|---|---|
| Variation | Cartraidge, Stored Pressure |
Technical Specification
| CAPACITY | 6 Itrs. | 9 Itrs. | 50 Itrs. |
| ConÀrming IS No. | 15683 | 15683 | 13685 |
| Fire Rating | 2A | 3A | – |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C To + 55°C | 5°C To + 55°C | -5°C To + 55°C |
| Min. Jet Length (in mtrs) | 6 Mtrs. | 6 Mtrs. | 10 Mtrs. |
| Discharge Percentage Min. | 95% | 95% | 95% |
| Discharge Time Min | 13 Seconds | 13 Seconds | 160 – 180 Seconds |
| Charge Pressure | – | – | – |
| Test Pressure | 35 Kgf / cm2 | 35 Kgf / cm2 | 30 Kgf / cm |
| Operating Valves | Squeeze Grip Type | Squeeze Grip Type | Conventional |
| Extinguisher Media | Water | Water | Water |
| Expellant | Co2 | Co2 | Co2 |
| Anti Corrosive Treatment | Phosphating (7 Tanks) | Phosphating (7 Tanks) | Phosphating (7 Tanks) |
| Painting | Epoxy Polyester Powder Coating | Epoxy Polyester Powder Coating | Epoxy Polyester Powder Coating |
| Tare Weight (Approx.) | 4.2 kgs. | 5.6 kgs. | 37.5 kgs. |
| Gross Weight (Approx.) | 10.2 kgs. | 14.6 kgs. | 87.5 kgs. |
