M3240
Vintage American Industrial Randolph Copper Soda-Acid Fire Extinguisher
$65.00
DETAILS
A vintage, enameled metal wall-mount, soda-acid fire extinguisher with hose and wheel cap.
Portable soda-acid fire extinguishers were originally developed in the late 19th century. The tank is inverted causing the baking soda solution and sulphuric acid to mix creating a chemical reaction of carbon dioxide gas in order to extinguish the fire. This type of firefighting equipment was eventually decommissioned in 1969.
Portable soda-acid fire extinguishers were originally developed in the late 19th century. The tank is inverted causing the baking soda solution and sulphuric acid to mix creating a chemical reaction of carbon dioxide gas in order to extinguish the fire. This type of firefighting equipment was eventually decommissioned in 1969.
STYLE
Industrial
COLOR(S)
Black
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
MAKER
Randolph Laboratories, Inc. (Chicago, Illinois)
MARKS
Label: Randolph / Soda-Acid.
PERIOD
Early 20th century
DATE
Circa 1920
DIMENSIONS
Width 8 Depth 8 Height 24 inches
2.5 gallon
