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RE: Fire proofing Node 0 ?



> I know others have mentioned fire extinguisher systems but one I have
seen
> used on some of the robots on Robot Wars is really simple.
>
> A plastic tube with a sealed end.
> This is connected to a CO2 cylinder at one end. The tube is run around
the
> area to be protected. In the event of fire, the tube melts and the
highly
> pressurised CO2 extinguishes the fire by suffocation.


yes Keith that's Firetrace - they sponsor that robot :-)




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