Buckeye Kitchen Mister™ is a state-of-the-art pre-engineered wet chemical fire suppression system from Buckeye Fire Equipment Company—proudly American-made since 1968—specifically engineered to protect commercial kitchens from the high-risk hazards of cooking oil, grease, and open-flame fires.
Buckeye Kitchen Suppression Systems
Description
Buckeye Kitchen Mister™ is a state-of-the-art pre-engineered wet chemical fire suppression system from Buckeye Fire Equipment Company—proudly American-made since 1968—specifically engineered to protect commercial kitchens from the high-risk hazards of cooking oil, grease, and open-flame fires.
This UL-300 listed system uses a proprietary potassium-based liquid extinguishing agent discharged in a fine mist through color-coded nozzles. Upon activation (via fusible links detecting heat in the plenum, duct, or over appliances), the agent rapidly suppresses fires by interrupting the chemical chain reaction of combustion while cooling hot surfaces to prevent re-ignition. It also automatically shuts down fuel sources (gas/electric) for added safety.
The Kitchen Mister™ stands out for its innovative design: no conduit required in the plenum, only one anchor bracket in the exhaust hood, no corner pulleys, and shielded Listed cable for detection and gas valve lines—making installation simpler, faster, and more cost-effective than many competitors.
Available in cylinder sizes BFR-5, BFR-10, BFR-15, and BFR-20 (designated by flow-point capacity for flexible system scaling), it provides comprehensive coverage for appliances, hoods, and ducts in restaurants, cafeterias, hotels, hospitals, and institutional kitchens.
Key Benefits
Ultra-fast suppression — Extinguishes fires in seconds (e.g., demos show fire out in ~17 seconds), minimizing damage, injury risk, and business interruption.
Superior misting technology — Fine mist provides excellent coverage and cooling; outperforms traditional systems in grease-laden Class K fires.
Easy & economical installation — Eliminates plenum conduit, reduces labor and materials; simple piping and modular components speed setup.
Reliable & low-maintenance — Pre-engineered for consistent performance; complies with NFPA 17A (Wet Chemical Systems) and NFPA 96 (Commercial Cooking); UL-listed, ULC-listed, NYC COA #5550 approved.
Safe & effective — Agent is non-toxic at design levels, leaves minimal residue (easily cleaned), and prevents reflash by saponifying grease.
Versatile protection — Covers fryers, griddles, ranges, broilers, and more; scalable for small to large kitchens.
Proven global choice — Trusted by fire protection professionals worldwide for over 20 years; pairs well with Potter alarm panels for integrated detection/release and Starlink 24-hour monitoring for code-compliant alerting.
Protect your kitchen staff, equipment, and business continuity with the Buckeye Kitchen Mister™—the most effective fixed kitchen fire suppression system available. Demand the best before fire strikes.
Contact us for system design, flow-point calculations, installation guidance, or integration with Potter fire alarms, Starlink monitoring, or other suppression solutions tailored to your commercial kitchen layout and hazards.
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