A hose connector 106 for a cartridge-operated fire extinguisher 100, the hose connector 106 including: a valve body connection tube 330 for connecting the hose connector 106 to a valve body of the fire extinguisher 100, the valve body connection tube 330 is non-threaded; a hose connection tube 332 for connecting a hose to the hose connector 106; and a fixing plate 334 for fixing the hose connector 106 to the valve body of the fire extinguisher 100.

A hose connector 106 for a cartridge-operated fire extinguisher 100, the hose connector 106 including: a valve body connection tube 330 for connecting the hose connector 106 to a valve body of the fire extinguisher 100, the valve body connection tube 330 is non-threaded; a hose connection tube 332 for connecting a hose to the hose connector 106; and a fixing plate 334 for fixing the hose connector 106 to the valve body of the fire extinguisher 100.

A coupler for connecting to a tube (e.g., a siphon tube), a fire extinguisher incorporating the same, and a method for connecting a coupler to a tube are provided. The coupler includes a body defining a radially outward facing surface, a radially inward facing surface, a proximal end, and a distal end. The coupler includes a foldable section disposed at the proximal end. The foldable section including an unfolded position defining an unfolded internal diameter and a folded position defining a folded internal diameter. The foldable section is configured to receive a proximal end of the tube in the unfolded position. The foldable section is configured to secure to the circumferential groove in the folded position.

The present invention relates to a composition for extinguishing fire, comprising an aqueous solution of a surfactant and a deliquescent anionic salt. A method for extinguishing fire is also disclosed. The method (100) comprises mixing a surfactant and a deliquescent anionic salt in water to form an aqueous solution (110) and spreading the aqueous solution over a burning surface (120).

The present invention relates to a composition for extinguishing fire, comprising an aqueous solution of a surfactant and a deliquescent anionic salt. A method for extinguishing fire is also disclosed. The method (100) comprises mixing a surfactant and a deliquescent anionic salt in water to form an aqueous solution (110) and spreading the aqueous solution over a burning surface (120).

A method of manufacturing a self-expanding fire-fighting foam solution is disclosed. Here, the method can include purging air from a container, wherein the purging is performed via flowing an inert gas into the container, such that substantially inert environment is created within the container. In addition, the method can further include dispensing or filling a pre-determined amount of foam concentrate into a container, dispensing or filling a pre-determined amount of water into the container, and mixing the foam concentrate and water within the container, wherein the mixed foam and water within the inert container provide the self-expanding fire-fighting foam solution and having a pH ranging from about 6.8 to 7.8 moles per liter.

A method of manufacturing a self-expanding fire-fighting foam solution is disclosed. Here, the method can include purging air from a container, wherein the purging is performed via flowing an inert gas into the container, such that substantially inert environment is created within the container. In addition, the method can further include dispensing or filling a pre-determined amount of foam concentrate into a container, dispensing or filling a pre-determined amount of water into the container, and mixing the foam concentrate and water within the container, wherein the mixed foam and water within the inert container provide the self-expanding fire-fighting foam solution and having a pH ranging from about 6.8 to 7.8 moles per liter.

Exemplary embodiments pertain to the art of first suppressants and, in particular, to maintaining a desired and constant blend of multiple fire suppressants during discharge. The present disclosure provides fire extinguisher assemblies utilizing a constant blend ratio of fire suppressant agents during discharge. More particularly, the present disclosure provides fire extinguisher assemblies utilizing a constant blend ratio of a first fire suppressant agent (e.g., a low-boiling, high-volatility agent) and a second fire suppressant agent (e.g., a higher-boiling, lower-volatility agent) during discharge. The embodiments and fire extinguisher assemblies described herein can help keep the pressure constant during discharge of the fire extinguisher assemblies.

Exemplary embodiments pertain to the art of first suppressants and, in particular, to maintaining a desired and constant blend of multiple fire suppressants during discharge. The present disclosure provides fire extinguisher assemblies utilizing a constant blend ratio of fire suppressant agents during discharge. More particularly, the present disclosure provides fire extinguisher assemblies utilizing a constant blend ratio of a first fire suppressant agent (e.g., a low-boiling, high-volatility agent) and a second fire suppressant agent (e.g., a higher-boiling, lower-volatility agent) during discharge. The embodiments and fire extinguisher assemblies described herein can help keep the pressure constant during discharge of the fire extinguisher assemblies.

The invention relates to a quick-opening valve for a pressurized extinguishing fluid vessel, having an extinguishing fluid inlet (4), an extinguishing fluid outlet (5), a flow chamber which extends from the extinguishing fluid inlet (4) to the extinguishing fluid outlet (5), a valve piston (12), a valve seat (10), wherein the valve piston is movable back and forth between an opened-up position and a shut-off position such that the valve piston (12) and the valve seat (10), in the shut-off position, bear against one another in fluid-tight fashion and, in the opened-up position, are spaced apart from one another such that the extinguishing fluid inlet (4) and the extinguishing fluid outlet (5) are fluidically connected to one another. It is proposed according to the invention that the extinguishing fluid inlet (4) and the extinguishing fluid outlet (5) are oriented substantially parallel to one another.