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product_id: 13644748
title: "Amerex C260 (Formerly B260), 6 Liter Wet Chemical Class A K Fire Extinguisher, Ideal for “Kitchen USE”"
brand: "amerex"
price: "R17478"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
category: "Amerex"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/13644748-amerex-c260-formerly-b260-6-liter-wet-chemical-class-k
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 53 sec discharge time 2A:K UL Class Rating 22.5 lbs portable weight Amerex C260 (Formerly B260), 6 Liter Wet Chemical Class A K Fire Extinguisher, Ideal for “Kitchen USE”

**Brand:** amerex
**Price:** R17478
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Stay cool, stay safe — the kitchen’s silent hero! ⚡

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Amerex C260 (Formerly B260), 6 Liter Wet Chemical Class A K Fire Extinguisher, Ideal for “Kitchen USE” by amerex
- **How much does it cost?** R17478 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- amerex enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted amerex brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Precision Mist Technology:** Discharges a fine mist to cool flames and prevent grease splatter and re-flash.
- • **User-Ready Out of the Box:** Factory charged with swivel hose connection and easy wall bracket mounting.
- • **Certified Safety Assurance:** Marine and UL approved, safe on energized electrical appliances, meets fire code standards.
- • **Built to Last, Built to Protect:** Rugged stainless steel cylinder with exclusive crevice-free welds and 5-year warranty.
- • **Kitchen Firefighter’s Best Friend:** Specifically UL tested for Class K kitchen fires involving vegetable & animal oils.

## Overview

The Amerex C260 is a 6-liter wet chemical fire extinguisher engineered for kitchen safety, featuring a UL Class 2A:K rating ideal for combating grease and cooking oil fires. Weighing 22.5 lbs with a 53-second discharge time, it delivers a fine mist that cools and suppresses flames without residue. Constructed from polished stainless steel with a 5-year warranty, it’s UL and marine certified, designed for professional-grade protection in demanding kitchen environments.

## Description

Ideal “KITCHEN USE” Fire ExtinguishersAll Amerex extinguishers are furnished with a detailed “Owners Manual” containing valuable information. The manual contains information on the installation, use and maintenance of the extinguisher.WET CHEMICAL extinguishers are the best restaurant kitchen appliance hand portable fire extinguishers you can purchase. Each model has been tested and approved for the Class K listing by UL specifically for restaurant kitchen hazards. They contain a special potassium acetate based agent. The use of vegetable based cooking oils dictates the use of a portable extinguisher with greater fire fighting capacity and cooling effect to combat these very difficult fires. The superior fire fighting capability of the Wet Chemical agent is placed exactly where you aim it with no chemical residue to clean up. They supplement existing cooking equipment automatic system protection. Designed for Class A Ordinary Combustibles: wood, paper, cloth, trash and other ordinary materials. and Class K Cooking Appliances that involve combustible cooking media: vegetable or animal oils and fatsRUGGED • 5 Year Mfr Warranty • Polished Stainless Steel Cylinders • Stainless Steel Valve Construction • Exclusive Crevice Free, Butt Welded Cylinder • Tested on Commercial Deep Fat Fryers to ANSI / UL 711Test Protocol and Safe to Use on Energized Electrical Appliances • Class 2A Rated to Meet Fire Code Occupancy Hazard Requirements • Temperature Range +40°F to 120°F USER FRIENDLY • Factory Charged • Swivel Connection on Hose • Agent Discharged as a Fine Mist Helps Prevent Grease Splash and Re-flash While Cooling the Appliance • Bar Coded and Bi-lingual Labels Model B260 Features • UL RATING: 2A:K • CAPACITY: 6 LITER • 19"Hx9"Wx7"D • RANGE (INITIAL- FT): 10-12 • DISCHARGE TIME (SEC.) 53 • Includes Wall Bracket

## Features

- Rating: 2A:K
- Weight: 22.5 Lbs., Height: 19 in. Depth: 7 in. Width: 9 in.
- Extinguishing Agent: Wet Chemical
- Warranty Period: 5-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty
- Certifications: Marine/ UL Approved

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B006YS2PBO |
| Best Sellers Rank | #139,172 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #129 in Fire Extinguishers |
| Date First Available | April 13, 2012 |
| Department | All Ages, Unisex |
| Item Weight | 21.8 pounds |
| Item model number | B260 |
| Manufacturer | Amerex |
| Product Dimensions | 7.9 x 7.7 x 21.1 inches |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: How many gallons does this contain?**
A: 6 liters is 1.585 gallons US measure

**Q: Will this work for grills and smokers? And, is the extinguisher a dull or shiny finish?**
A: Yes also for fryers

**Q: does this come with inspection tag?**
A: No it does not come with inspection tag. The inspection is done by the fire company that services your store and these guys will put the tag on it.

**Q: Can this be used on wood grass or paper fires**
A: According to the Amerex website product listing, Model B260 (this one) and the larger model B262 are UL rated as 2A:K. An A rating is for use against ordinary combustibles like wood, paper, fabric and plastic. K is for restaurant kitchen hazards.

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-11-05*