EQUIPMENT DIGEST
DEPARTMENTS
Battery Back-up
The EBB Series Battery Back-up Systems is now available from Digitize. The system provides alarm and monitoring components with emergency direct current power in the event of alternating current power system failures.
The EBB-6 and the EBB-24 are self-contained and use built-in gel cells to provide 24-volt DC current to alarm receiving units.
The back-up battery power units connect to the alarm receiving units with pre-wired modular plugs. A battery indicator lamp indicates the charging rate of the dual rate charging system.
Power for the charging system is provided by the alarm receiving unit. A set of terminal posts is provided for external 24 volt DC use.
Circle No. 11 on Reader Service Card
Clear Communications
Regency Communications, Inc., has introduced a new MCCE-R20N repeater, designed to facilitate clear communications over long distances in urban or conjested environments. The unit has 20 watts continuous duty power and is fully compatible with Regency’s Micro-Com 800 MHz mobile series.
The MCCE-R20N is capable of normal simultaneous retransmission of messages or retransmitting selective subaudible tone signals if the user’s system is so equipped.
Circle No. 27 on Reader Service Card
Fire Door
O’keeffe’s Inc., a west coast skylight manufacturer, has developed a fire rated glass door for use in one hour code construction. The Glasprotex door contains a glass called contraflam which prevents the transfer of radiant heat and flames. Contraflam, like standard tempered insulating glass, consists of two panels of life tempered glass separated by a metal spacer. It differs in that the cavity between the two glass panels is filled with a transparent gel capable of blocking flame and radiant heat. Under normal conditions the gel is completely clear, allowing undistorted vision through the glass. When subjected to extreme heat the glass lite exposed to the fire delaminates from this gel and shatters.
Circle No. 29 on Reader Service Card
Reconstruction Program
A program to rebuild damaged or rusted custom fire apparatus has been announced by Duplex Truck Division of the Nolan Company.
Several departments have already taken advantage of Duplex glider kits to rebuild wrecked custom chassis. The old chassis can be any make. The glider kit consists of a new cab complete with all controls and instrumentation. The cab is mounted on a new frame equipped with a front axle, bumper, front wheels and tires, electrical harnesses, power steering, radiator, battery and lights. The cab, frame and running gear are finished painted by Duplex.
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Fire Hose
Halprin Fire Supply Co. introduces the Sierra-Lite fire hose, This lightweight hose weighs 16 pounds coupled for 1 1/2 by 50-inch length. Although less weight than comparable rubber-lined hose, the Sierra-Lite delivers the same rugged performance. According to the manufacturer, Sierra-Lite actually flows more water, packs into a smaller area and carries easier than conventional hose does.
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Crash Axe
Atlas Safety Equipment introduces the Atlas No. 443 Crash Axe designed to go through heavy metals and achieve prompt results in emergencies. The unit consists of a one-piece, drop forged steel axe, and steel handles, rubber insulated for 20,000 volts. Overall length is 15 inches; approximate weight is 2 1/2 pounds.
Circle No. 24 on Reader Service Card
Glarefree Lighting
Smoke Lazers, manufactured by Pro-Light Corp., insure glarefree lighting in smoke and fog. The flashlight employs a special baffle mounted in the lens so that primary light coming off the bulb is blocked. Only reflected light is allowed to escape in a tight, collimated beam. This action eliminates the glare which may cause a fire fighter to pass a smoke inhalation victim or impede an EMT at a crash scene.
Smoke Lazers come with a lanyard ring tail cap and optional shoulder harness strap.
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