From: "Kevin Wollemann" <kwollemann@pctcnet.net> Subject: RE: Safe storage of fire grenades Date: Tue, 4 Oct 2016 20:30:23 -0500 Message-ID: <003c01d21ea8$0ba99d90$22fcd8b0$@pctcnet.net>
I would recommend contacting some of the local businesses to find whom
they use for their fire extinguisher service. Some of those services
can reclaim (or neutralize) the contents so you’d still be able
to display the “shell” in your collections. You could
also contact your local fire department for suggestions. I’m
certain that they’d be able to get you pointed in some
direction.
Kevin Wollemann
President and Photographer
Knox Creek Heritage Center, Brantwood, WI
Retired Firefighter, Prentice Volunteer Fire Department
From: localhistory-request@listserve.uwec.edu
[mailto:localhistory-request@listserve.uwec.edu] On Behalf Of Katie
Kirby
Sent: Monday, October 3, 2016 9:16 PM
To: localhistory@listserve.uwec.edu
Subject: Safe storage of fire grenades
Hi all,
Do any of you have fire grenades in your collections? How do you ensure
the safety of your visitors and staff, especially if you do not know if
the contents inside is just salt water or oxygen-sucking carbon
tetrachloride?
We have two on display in a not-so-safe location in a non-winterized
building (do they even freeze?). I would like to keep them in the
collection, but I'm considering deaccessioning them if I cannot find a
safe solution.
Please advise!
Thanks,
Katie
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