6ltr Foam Fire Extinguisher - AFFF - FireShield

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However, in addition to Class A fires, the AFFF foam fire extinguisher can be used on Class B flammable liquid fires. Although the advantages of a foam fire extinguisher are plentiful, there are also certain disadvantages attached to a foam extinguisher. Upon removal from its packaging and transit protection, and immediately prior to placing in its designated place, the extinguisher should undergo the sequence of commissioning actions taking into account the safety precautions. Factories, offices, warehouses, garages and hostels are among locations where both foam fire extinguishers and CO2 fire extinguishers are often found housed together.

Our Foam Fire Extinguishers are effective and user-friendly, ensuring that in the event of a fire, your staff can respond promptly and safely. Buildings containing textiles, wood and other flammable solids, which can cause Class A fires, will likely require at least one foam fire extinguisher. With burning liquid fires, the foam from the AFFF fire extinguisher actually floats on the surface of the liquid. 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.Class A fires can be found in environments that contain paper, cloth, plastic and wood whilst Class B fires can be found in environments that contain flammable liquids such as gasses, oil, solvents, tar and oil-based lacquers and paint.

A suitable solution for small work spaces or some commercial vehicles, 3ltr foam extinguishers are compact and easy to control. This also means that foam fire extinguishers are good for putting out flammable liquid fires as they create a barrier between the surface of the flammable liquid and the flames themselves. For spaces with multiple types of fire hazards, AFFF Foam fire extinguishers are a smart choice for offices, warehouses, commercial spaces, vehicles, and boats.

The chances are the fire will not be extinguished and the electrical appliances could be permanently damaged. Along with ensuring you have the right types of fire extinguisher, you will also need to make sure that you select the right sizes and weights.