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.

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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