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Re: Fire proofing Node 0 ?



You can probably get these from Motor Racing/Rally suppliers as they
are used underbonnet for fire protection. I had a look on Demon-
tweeks  web site but couldn't spot them, but I do know they exist.
Regards
Allan

--- In ukha_d@y..., "Nick Shore" <nick.shore@b...> wrote:
> > 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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