QuickAid Fire Extinguisher

Object/Artifact

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New Museum Los Gatos

Name/Title

QuickAid Fire Extinguisher

Entry/Object ID

2024.9.1

Description

A large, cylindrical copper fire extinguisher. There is a circular handle at the top of the extinguisher, that is painted red. There is a small spout near the top that has a tiered spout. There are two brass plates on the face of the extinguisher, with manufacturers information and usage instructions. There is another metal plate near the bottom, below the other plates, with inspection information.

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Acquisition

Accession

2024.9

Source or Donor

Shari Flick

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Dave Flick

Made/Created

Manufacturer

The General Pacific Corporation

Date made

circa 1935 - circa 1950

Time Period

20th Century

Edition

Model SA 303

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark, Inscription

Location

Front of extinguisher

Transcription

GENERAL MODEL QUICKAID SA-303 FIRE GUARD SODA-ACID THE GENERAL PACIFIC CORP. LOS ANGELES, CALIF., U.S.A. SAN FRANCISCO SEATTLE NOT FOR ELECTRICAL FIRES TO USE TURN BOTTOM UP TO CHARGE - THOROUGHLY CLEAN EXTINGUISHER. USE QUICKAID SA-51 CHARGE ONLY. DISSOLVE THE 1-1/2 LBS. BICARBONATE OF SODA IN 2-1/2 GALS. WATER. POUR INTO EXTINGUISHER TO FILLING MARK ON INSIDE, USE 4 FLUID OUNCES CONCENTRATED SULPHURIC ACID IN 8 OUNCE BOTTLE. PLACE BOTTLE WITH LEAD STOPPER IN POSITION. SCREW CAP ON TIGHT. DISCHARGE AND RECHARGE ANNUALLY, AFTER USE RECHARGE IMMEDIATELY. MARK DATE ON TAG. PROTECT FROM FREEZING. TESTED 350 LBS.

Language

English

Material/Technique

Embossed

Type

Makers Mark, Label

Location

Lower front of extinguisher

Transcription

Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. INSPECTED 2-1/2 GALLON HAND-FIRE EXTINGUISHER CLASSIFICATION A-1 NO. C 723180

Language

English

Material/Technique

Embossed

Type

Inscription

Location

Along bottom of extinguisher

Transcription

TESTED TO 360 LBS. NOV. 5 - 1959 N.W. FIRE APP.

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Extinguisher, Fire

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Device, Fire Protection

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Protective Devices

Nomenclature Class

Regulative & Protective T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Height

23-5/8 in

Circumference

22-1/4 in

Material

Metal

Condition

Overall Condition

Good