Minimax 'Premier' type chemical fire engine

Minimax "Premier" type chemical fire engine, 1927, 30 gallon soda-acid fire extinguisher on two wheeled hand trolley complete with hose

Minimax 'Premier' type chemical fire engine, 1927, 30 gallon soda-acid fire extinguisher. These engines were designed to provide an instant response to a fire. They were introduced so that firefighters could immediately tackle a fire during the time that other fire engines were being connected to a hydrant. This 30 gallon soda-acid fire extinguisher is transported on a two-wheeled hand trolley and is complete with its hose.

Details

Category:
Firefighting
Object Number:
1979-434
type:
fire engine
credit:
Chubb Fire Security Ltd.

Parts

Minimax "Premier" Type Chemical Fire Engine

Minimax "Premier" Type Chemical Fire Engine

Minimax "Premier" type chemical fire engine

Measurements:
overall: 1450 mm x 1050 mm x 2260 mm,
Object Number:
1979-434 Pt1
type:
fire engine
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Tools for Minimax fire appliance

Tools for Minimax fire appliance

Tools for Minimax fire appliance

Object Number:
1979-434 Pt2
type:
tools
Hose for Minimax "Premier" Type Chemical Fire Engine

Hose for Minimax "Premier" Type Chemical Fire Engine

Hose for Minimax appliance

Measurements:
overall: 210 mm x 660 mm x 700 mm,
Object Number:
1979-434 Pt3
type:
fire hose
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Locking pin for Minimax fire appliance

Locking pin for Minimax fire appliance

Locking pin for Minimax fire appliance

Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1979-434/4
type:
pin - fastener
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum