Getting to the source of fires
6th June 1991, Page 96
6th June 1991
Page 96
Page 96, 6th June 1991
— Getting to the source of fires
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• Firetrace is an extinguishing system that puts out fires at their source automatically. A pressurised halon-filled tank is connected to a plastic tube which is routed around the engine compartment. If a fire breaks out it will heat and soften the tube allowing the pressurised halon to burst it and extinguish the flames.
Using low-temperature tubing ensures that it will quickly rupture over the hottest point thereby directing the halon at the source of the fire.
For large commercial vehicles a 2kg halon container is required which will have up to seven metres of tubing attached. If more tubing is required a tee piece can be inserted at the canister and another seven metres attached.
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