NZ_Bootneck
War Hero
R.I.P, thoughts with family.
G_Rivet said:A cylindrical device approx 20" tall- 6" diameter. (picture a large candle flat at both ends without a wick) The 'candle' is inserted into a bulkhead fixed piece of equipment. (the generator) It is switched on (electrical current) and over a matter of time 'burns down' creating oxygen which is then dispersed throughout the Boat to replace 'foul air'. (They were used extensively in the O Boats on long patrols when unable to snort). When unloaded the spent candle resembled ash of a cigar but more solid.
Usually a safe piece of equipment. During my time the only accidents I came across when using them were crushed fingers which managed to get tangled up in the loading/shutting procedure.
G_Rivet said:A cylindrical device approx 20" tall- 6" diameter. (picture a large candle flat at both ends without a wick) The 'candle' is inserted into a bulkhead fixed piece of equipment. (the generator) It is switched on (electrical current) and over a matter of time 'burns down' creating oxygen which is then dispersed throughout the Boat to replace 'foul air'. (They were used extensively in the O Boats on long patrols when unable to snort). When unloaded the spent candle resembled ash of a cigar but more solid.
Usually a safe piece of equipment. During my time the only accidents I came across when using them were crushed fingers which managed to get tangled up in the loading/shutting procedure.