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Adjustable-gallonage fog nozzle

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A nozzle that allows the operator to select a desired flow from several settings.

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Aerating

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The process of inducing air into the foam solution, which expands and finishes the foam.

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Alcohol-resistant foam

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Used for fighting fires involving water-soluble materials or fuels that are destructive to other types of foams. Some alcohol-resistant foams are capable of forming a vapor-suppressing aqueous film on the surface of hydrocarbon fuels.