Flammable liquids commonly used in cooking areas are among the major causes of fires today. And, the best protection against such risks is installing a fire suppression system. A wet chemical fire suppression system is the best for ensuring fire protection in areas that are prone to liquid fires like kitchens and health facilities. But, they can still be effective in other areas where traditional fire sprinklers may cause damage to your equipment.
At Fire Safety Singapore, we provide top notch wet chemical fire suppression systems for all kinds of businesses in Singapore. We understand that every building usually has unique fire protection needs. As such, our company emphasizes highly efficient and customized wet chemical fire suppression systems that will truly meet your expectations. With this system, you will not only be able to avoid accidents but, also save your belongings from serious damage during a fire.
How a Wet Chemical Fire Suppression System Works
The key purpose of a wet chemical fire suppression system is to enable you diffuse fires quickly with the least risk of injuries and destruction of property. Time is always of essence when dealing with fires and, that is why you need a fire protection system that will deliver immediate and effective response. Understanding how a wet chemical fire suppression system works will help you to determine if it is the most suitable for your spaces.
At Fire Safety Singapore, it is our responsibility to enlighten you on how the system works beforehand so you know exactly what to expect whenever you hire us to install one on your property. A wet chemical fire suppression system is one of the various types of fire suppression systems available in the market today. This new fire protection technology uses a clean wet chemical solution mixed with water or foam to cool off and stop fires. The solution or agent comes in cylinders that are stored in a separate safe unit and linked to the building through pipes.
When directed onto fires caused by liquids and oils, it reacts by cooling and emulsifying them into solid form, thereby stopping the fire. The water content in the solution evaporates from the surface, thereby ending the burning process quickly. The agent in the system can also diffuse fires by smothering the flames. The agent cuts off the oxygen from the fire as the water cools off the surfaces to stop the burning. The wet chemical is discharged under low pressure that ensures the burning liquids do not spill over to cause fires in surrounding areas.
The system can be operated manually or programmed with fire alerts to automatically release the solution to the affected areas as soon as fire is detected. All wet chemical fire suppression systems are rated for class A and F fires. That means they are recommended for diffusing fires that result from cooking oils, fabrics, certain plastics, wood, carpet and similar kinds of substances. Using a wet chemical fire suppression system on Class D fires is highly dangerous and should always be avoided. When using a manual system, exercise caution especially with the spray nozzle.
Benefits of Wet Chemical Fire Suppression System
To understand the value of a wet chemical suppression system in your building, it is important that you look at some of the benefits it offers. The following are key reasons for having a wet chemical fire suppression system.
Reduced risk of injuries and accidents
Delays in response to fire emergencies can result into several accidents including slip and fall, suffocation, burns and others. A wet chemical fire suppression system reacts rapidly to safely diffuse the fire before even the occupants of the building start panicking. The system can also be integrated with fire alarm and detection systems for more rapid response.
Less damage to assets
Considering the ability of a wet chemical fire suppression system to put out fires quickly, you will be able to save a great deal of your belongings from damage during fire emergencies. Unlike water and other agents that could cause malfunction to your equipment, this system uses a clean and eco-friendly agent that will leave you with no mess to cleanup.
At Fire Safety Singapore, we can provide a customized wet chemical fire suppression system for the kitchen in your home, restaurant or any other commercial space. Contact us today for the best wet chemical fire suppression system Singapore.
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