Fire Equipment Digest
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Combustible Gas Detector
A battery-operated, hand-held instrument introduced by Anacon Inc., will detect the presence of a combustible gas and sound an alarm.
Model 720 rests in the palm of the hand, and provides monitoring where combustible gases are suspected. It has an on-off switch and a pushbutton battery check. Sensor life is well in excess of 6000 hours, states the manufacturer.
The Anacon unit can be set to react when the concentration of combustible gas reaches explosive limits or it can be set considerably lower if combustible gases are also toxic.
Circle No. 1 on Reader Service Card
Fire Detector
A fire detection device has been introduced by Mountain West Alarm Supply Co.
Designed with rate-compensation, the F6 detection device has an outer shell of fast expanding alloy that follows changes in air temperature. Inner struts are made of expanding alloy, following temperature changes more slowly. The faster the rate of fire growth, the sooner the alarm.
This compact unit, 4 3/16 in. long, 5/8 in. in diameter, comes in 140°F and I90°F units with normally open contacts rated 125 VAC 5 Amp, 24 VDC 2 Amp.
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Elastic Hooking Device
An elastic strap with “S” hook, known as the Hooker, available in four sizes with a span of 14 to 55 inches, made of blue oil resistant rubber, is now available from Well Service Products Corp.
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Air Purifier
Deltech Engineering Inc. announces Model 1035 Del-Monox Purifier for use with compressed air systems used by fire departments for filling breathing air tanks. The manufacturer states that its single disposable cartridge will remove carbon monoxide, oil, oil vapor, water, water vapor, odors, tastes and particulates from compressed air.
The unit features a color change to indicate the|need|for cartridge replacement. When the color indicator is green, the catalyst is active and will convert carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide.
Model 1035 Del-Monox Purifier is designed for installation in the discharge line of an air compressor and is rated at 20 scfm at 5000 psig. Typical purifying capacity of the replaceable cartridge when operating at 2250 psig and 70°F is 76,000 scf, enough air to fill approximately 1000 71-cf tanks. Overall size of the unit is 55 in. high X 13 in. wide X 10 in. deep. There are mounting holes for wall or equipment rack mounting.
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Forestry Action Suit and Station Uniforms
Globe Manufacturing Company, has announced a forestry fire fighting suit made of Nomex III (R). The jacket has two chest pockets with stainless steel snaps on the flaps, front closures and cuffs. The cuffs have adjustment straps. The pants feature two pleated pockets with stainless steel snaps on flaps and at the waist, zipper fly, elasticized waist band (back) with belt loops, and adjustable takeup snap on cuffs. This suit is available in high visibility yellow.
The Globe station uniform also made of Nomex III, is for general station work and under turnout clothing. The shirt features a pocket with a pencil sheath on the left chest, stainless steel snap on pocket flap, front closure and cuffs. The pants include two side and two back pockets, stain-less steel snap closure on left back pocket. The station uniform is available in spruce green and navy.
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UHF Hand-Held Radio
A T-4604 MX 4 watt unit has been designed by Wilson Electronics. The unit is in the 450 to 475 MHz range, and produces switchable 1 and 4 watts output. The T-4604 MX weighs 20 ounces, less batteries, and provides up to six channels transmit and receive. Powered by a rechargeable nicad battery pack, the T-4604 MX has 500 milliwatts of audio power, six helical resonators and uses a Lexan outer case. Most popular tone options are available.
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Emergency Light Bar
The R.E. Dietz Company, has developed a series of roof mount assemblies for its Omni-Chief Emergency Light Bar. The mounts have been designed to facilitate installation on a variety of emergency vehicles.
The Omni-Chief mounting assemblies come in six variations: universal mounts with suction cups or stabilizer bars, gutter mounts for automobiles and trucks, and a permanent mounting assembly which requires roof-top drilling.
One mount allows the Omni-Chief to be mounted without touching the vehicle rooftop. This cantilever design fastens to the gutter and requires no drilling or supports that touch the roof.
Designed for all types of emergency vehicles, the Omni-Chief uses alzak aluminum reflectors for ultra-high front and rear visibility.
Circle No. 13 on Reader Service Card
