Fire combating system and method

Abstract

A reservoir of super absorbent polymers which can be independently pressurized, remotely stored and a supply of water which is admixed with the SAP at a point closely adjacent of an adjustable nozzle. In one embodiment the system involves a home unit with a portable hand carrided reservoir which can be pressurized. Yet another system involves a back pack carried by a homeowner or firefighter for spraying which can be pressurized. Yet another embodiment involves a reservoir which can be independently pressurized with a pump so that any reduction in the water pressure in a tap line can be overcome by the SAP auxiliary pressure delivery. Other embodiments relate to a portable unit containing both the water reservoir and the SAP reservoir to the end that it is self-contained, and the admixing can be a function of wherever the homeowner, firefighter or rescue person should don the equipment. Another embodiment relates to the utilization with pre-existing fire extinguishing equipment, normally positioned by municipality at airports and other areas where firefighting equipment is found on a permanently stationed basis. A further embodiment relates to a retrofit of a sprinkler system such as in warehouses, factories, hotels, and the like to use admixed SAP.