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Head office: 0800 298 0258 | email: sales@fass-gb.com

Fire and Safety Solutions Ltd, Unit 22, London Rd, Huntingdon, Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2LN

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Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers

suitable for extinguishing most common class B fires

What are Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers?

Wet Chemical ExtinguisherAn extremely effective extinguisher designed specifically for fires involving cooking oils and fats. The chemical puts out the flames, cools the burning oil and seals the surface preventing re-ignition. The extinguisher is easy to use, producing a highly effective spray which helps prevent hot oil splashing on the operator.

Sizes Available:

  • 2lt
  • 3lt
  • 6lt
  • 9lt

Key Features:

We also offer a premium range of Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers with a slightly higher quality specification both in appearance and materials. Our premium range provides superior fire protection and peace of mind, manufactured right here in the UK.

  • Capable of extinguishing a cooking oil or fat fire of up to 75 litres in size
  • 13A fire rating for all round safety and embraces the 35 kV di-electric test
  • EN3 red, with official canary yellow colour coding
  • Wet chemical process seals the surface of burning oil to prevent re-ignition
  • Ideal for use on electrical, fat or cooking oil fires
  • Cylinder, lance and nozzle constructed from high quality stainless steel
  • Unique hose swivel joint for ease of direction of discharge
  • Available in basic and premium ranges
  • Manufactured in the UK

5 Year Guarantee

We are 100% confident in our products and services which is why our fire extinguishers come with a 5 year guarantee as standard for your complete peace of mind.

  • Additional Information
  • Specifications
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Additional Information

Wet chemical extinguishers are suitable for use on Class A & F Fires. This extinguisher is to be used for cooking fires caused by fat and oils. Wet chemical fire extinguishers are ideal for restaurants and kitchens specifically being for use on fats and oils.

Extinguishers such as water, foam, powder & CO2 will not always put out big cooking fires and are also extremely dangerous because the pressure of these extinguishers can cause the oil to jet out and cause serious harm.

Wet chemical fire extinguishers contain a solution of potassium which effectively attacks the flame in two ways:

  • Firstly the mist cools the fire and lowers the temperature to stop the fire spreading, it also prevents splashing of the hot oils/fat.
  • Secondly the potassium salts react with the hot oil and causes the process of saponification, coating the surface of the cooking oil or fat in soapy foam that is non combustible and acts as a barrier between the fat and oil.

Fire and Safety Solutions Environment Agency Waste Carriers LicenseWe also hold an Environment Agency Waste Carriers License which enables us to safely dispose of and recycle your old or unwanted fire extinguishers. There are very few companies who hold this license directly, but at Fire and Safety Solutions we feel strongly that we have a responsibility to dispose of fire extinguishers safely and responsibly.

Specifications

Wet Chemical (models 2WC & 6WC)
Specification for:
2WC
6WC
Capacity
2ltr
6ltr
Fire rating
5A 40F
13A 75F
Operating pressure
15 bar
15 bar
Operating temperature
+5°C to +60°C
+5°C to +60°C
Maximum height
390mm
560mm
Diameter
140mm
145mm
Filled weight (approx)
3.8kgs
11kgs

Downloads

Wet Chemical Extinguisher Safety Data Sheet (COSHH)
Fire & Safety Solutions Company Brochure

Would you like some help?

You can contact us in the following ways

Pre-Sales Question?
If you have a question about our products or services and would like to receive no obligation advice, please call
t. 0800 298 0258
Technical Support?
For technical information, support or advice relating to our products or services, please call us on
t. 01480 417 008
Email Us?
If you would like to find out more information but would prefer to email rather than call, please visit our
CONTACT FORM

Our Guarantee to you

No member of our team receives commission for sales, they are all salaried which means our clients receive the best impartial advice from us.

As an independent company, we have a direct relationship with equipment manufacturers so we can provide the best price to clients. If you receive a more competitive like-for-like quote from another BAFE approved company, we will better that quote. Guaranteed.

We are accredited by:

 
IFEDA
Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce
British Fire Consortium
CHAS
BAFE
BAFE Alarm
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SSAIB Registered
 

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Our usual business hours are:

  • Monday-Friday: 8.30am to 5pm
  • Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Contact us at:

Fire and Safety Solutions Ltd
Unit 22, London Rd, Huntingdon, Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire PE29 2LN

t. 01480 417008
e. sales@fass-gb.com

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