Jargon Buster
Welcome to our UltraFire Jargon Buster, a simple, no-nonsense guide to help you understand the terms and phrases you might come across when learning when researching fire safety products. Whether you’re a workplace safety officer, trade professional or home owner, seeking to make an informed purchase, this glossary is here to take the confusion out of technical talk.
What is Discharge Range?
Discharge range is the distance that the extinguisher media can travel from the hose when it is being discharged. A larger discharge range allows the user to extinguish the fire from a greater distance and reduces the danger the fire poses to them.
What is Discharge Time?
Discharge time is the amount of time a fire extinguisher takes to discharge its contents.
What is Dry Powder?
See: ABC Dry Powder