6ltr Foam Fire Extinguisher - AFFF - FireShield

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CO2 fire extinguishers are predominantly used for electrical fire risks and are usually the main extinguisher type provided in computer server rooms. If you are looking for a fire extinguisher for petrol pump areas, in garages or marinas, for example, a foam fire extinguisher might also be the appropriate fire extinguisher for you. help identify which foam should be used, fires involving alcohol require a lcohol-resistant aqueous film forming foam (AR-AFFF). However, they also contain aqueous film-forming foam, which is why they are also commonly known as AFFF foam fire extinguishers.

Aqueous film forming foams (AFFF) are water-based and frequently contain hydrocarbon-based surfactants such as sodium alkyl sulfate, and fluorosurfactants, such as fluorotelomers, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), or perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS). Low-expansion foams, such as aqueous film forming foams (AFFFs), have an expansion ratio of less than 20, are low-viscosity, mobile, and can quickly cover large areas. Consider your specific needs and choose extinguishers with appropriate fire ratings for your premises. Reduced chance of re-ignition: Foam fire extinguishers smother fires, meaning that chances of a fire re-igniting are minimal. The operating instructions — all two lines of them — are printed on the extinguisher along with the symbols for class A fires (burning solids, apart from metals) and class B fires (burning liquids).

This compact unit is perfect for installation in both private and public use vehicles as well as being a handy unit to have around the house. Both types of fires can be found on construction sites and the CO2 fire extinguisher ensures the fires are cleared in rapid succession. They flow and spread slower, but provide a foam blanket that is more heat-resistant and more durable. Do not aim the spray directly into the liquid as this will drive the foam beneath the liquid surface and render it ineffective. Foam fire extinguishers are considered a good choice for general use and can be used in most business premises.

Along with many airports and fire services, the Department of Defence is investigating possible contamination at 18 military sites across Australia. Factories, offices, warehouses, garages and hostels are among locations where both foam fire extinguishers and CO2 fire extinguishers are often found housed together. This creates a sealed barrier between the flames and the surface of the burning substance, which prevents the fire from continuing to burn by rapidly cooling the affected substance. Every extinguisher we sell comes complete with a 5 year manufacturer's warranty, provided it is serviced in accordance with the requirements of BS 5306 part 3.Our extensive range of Foam Fire Extinguishers is designed to meet the diverse needs of your business. With fire ratings suitable for tackling burning solid materials and burning liquids, the 9l foam is an ideal extinguisher in office environments. Using AFFF (Aqueous Film Forming Foam), our extinguishers provide rapid, controlled fire suppression, making them a crucial part of any business's fire safety measures. Water spray extinguishers are equipped with a spray nozzle, rather than a jet nozzle, meaning a greater surface area can be covered more quickly and the fire put out more rapidly. Make sure you’re at a safe distance from the blaze when releasing the foam by squeezing the lever on the foam extinguisher.

Where this is not possible stand well back, direct the spray over the fire with a gentle sweeping movement, allow the foam to drop down and lie on the surface of the burning liquid. Fluoroprotein foam has fast knockdown characteristics and it can also be used together with dry chemicals that destroy protein foam. Manufactured with prestigious environments in mind, the stainless steel 9 litre foam is often partnered with a polished aluminium 2kg CO2 extinguisher. In many cases, AFFF foam extinguishers can now be substituted with Water-Mist extinguishers, or Britannia’s P50 Fluorine-Free Foam alternatives.

One fundamental step never changes though: always remove the safety pin before you do anything else!

The 35kv conductivity test is an additional safety measure intended to safeguard users who accidentally use a foam fire extinguisher on an electrical fire – there is a risk to using a foam fire extinguisher this way, including the possibility of getting an electric shock. Governments unite to step-up reduction on global DDT reliance and add nine new chemicals under international treaty.

On burning liquids, the foaming agent creates a barrier between the flame and the fuel, extinguishing the fire. This is a serious fire extinguisher - a bit more serious than I was expecting; I guess I didn't read the details properly. A foam fire extinguisher, also known as Class B fire extinguisher, or sometimes as an AFFF foam fire extinguisher, is commonly used as a fire extinguisher for wood and paper fires, as well as for fires caused by flammable liquids. Water mist extinguishers have a different type of nozzle again which releases microscopic water particles. Care must, however, be taken when cleaning up after a foam discharge or when disposing of foam extinguishers, as the AFFF foam is carcinogenic and can poison surface water, such as rivers.