Fire extinguisher older models also achieved class B and C fire-fighting capability in the past, current models are rated A:K (Amerex, Ansul, Buckeye and Strike First) or K only (Badger/Kidde). Clean agents extinguish fire by displacing oxygen (CO or inert gases), removing heat from the combustion zone (Halotron-1, FE-36, Novec 1230) or inhibiting the chemical chain reaction (Halons). They are referred to as clean agents because they do not leave any residue after discharge which is ideal for protecting sensitive electronics, aircraft, armored vehicles and archival storage, museums, and valuable documents. Halon was completely banned in Europe and Australia except for critical
Chubb Fire The combined expertise of Pyrene, Minimax and Read and Campbell have contributed to today's production techniques and have simplified designs resulting in the modern extinguisher which is lighter in weight, easier to handle and of greater efficiency than before. Seize & Squeeze 1975 In 1975, Chubb Fire launched their new range of extinguishers under the banner 'Seize and Squeeze'! These extinguishers, fitted with a new style of head, enabled them to be operated by simply withdrawing a pin and squeezing a lever, no matter which type of extinguisher in the Chubb range was being used. Previously, different operating methods were