M3243
Vintage American Industrial Stempel Kontrol 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
PATTERN/MODEL
Kontrol
COLOR(S)
Red
PLACE OF ORIGIN
United States
MAKER
Stempel Fire Extinguisher Manufacturing Company (St. Louis, Missouri)
MARKS
Label: Kontrol / Stempel / Fire Extinguisher Mfg. Co / Soda-Acid Type / Fire Extinguisher ...
PERIOD
Early 20th century
DATE
Circa 1920
DIMENSIONS
Width 8 Depth 8 Height 24 inches
