Air supply system for firefighting apparatus

Fire extinguishers – Fluid systems – Plural source – mixing in transit

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169 13, 169 15, 169 24, A62C 502

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RE0361968

ABSTRACT:
A system for supplying compressed air and foam to produce a fire stream comprising an aerated foam is disclosed. The system includes an air compressor driven from a split shaft gear box of the type provided on fire trucks.

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