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How the Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher Works

February 12, 2026May 15, 2024 by Ubong Edet
Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher

A wet chemical fire extinguisher employs a pressurized solution of alkali salts in water to extinguish fire. It is also known as Class F fire extinguishers or Class ABF fire extinguishers in some versions. Generally, wet chemical extinguishers are suitable for use on Class A & F Fires. Class A and F fires are fires … Read more

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