Gas Utility Applications
How FireBag Fire Safety Thermal Activated Shutoffs Work
When exposed to fire, the FireBag’s fusible alloy melts, triggering a spring which causes its plug to form a gas-tight seal. The FireBag’s triggering temperature is +203°F to +212°F (+95°C to +100°C). When the ambient temperature rises to this [...]
Natural Gas Automatic Thermal Shutoffs Required in Massachusetts
MA Automatic Thermal Shutoff Gas Codes We, at TECO Americas, are pleased to say that the FireBag® meets the Massachusetts Plumbers and Gas Fitters’ code and that it has been approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Plumbers and [...]
TECO Americas Announces FireBag® Fire Safety Valves
TECO Americas announces the FireBag® -- a line of thermally actuated gas shut-off valves used to control the flow of natural, propane or butane gases. Many existing emergency gas shut-off devices require manual manipulation — a poor solution in emergency fire [...]
FireBag® Fire Safety Valves
Improves Fire Safety for Natural Gas and Propane Gas Lines FireBag® thermal activated shutoff devices shut off gas supply when ambient temperatures reach 212ºF, preventing the spread of fire which can lead to gas explosions. According to the NFPA, the [...]
When Gas Meters and Regulators Fail in Fire Situations
FireBag Thermal Activated Shutoffs (TAS) significantly reduce the fire dangers posed by regulator or gas meter failures, ensuring a safer environment for first responders and the community. In This Article 1. Executive Summary Natural gas distribution [...]
Resources
Contact Us Today!
All information is confidential and sent directly to a TECO Americas representative.
TECO® Americas, LLC
263 Cox Street Roselle, NJ 07203
inquiry@tecoamericas.com
Phone: 908-488-0909
https://tecoamericas.com
