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Foam Type Fire Extinguisher Detail Information
The chemical foam extinguishers
are versatile because they can also be used to put out the fire that occurs
either due to solid materials such as wood and paper, or flammable liquids such
as petrol, diesel, and paint. These fire extinguishers are also useful for the
fires involving electrical appliances and if that particular extinguisher has
passed the 35kv conductivity test. However, the foam-type extinguisher is
advisable not to use the fire involving cooking oil, grease, and also flammable
gases like methane and butane.
VariEx is one of the
distinguished manufacturers and suppliers of fire extinguishers, such as Foam
Type extinguisher, and available in a wide range of options with different
capacities or sizes. The foam type fire extinguisher on VariEx is available in
a cylindrical shape and manufactured using quality raw materials. VariEx’s
quality inspection experts are dedicated to their job responsibilities and
inspect accurately to provide a flawless range of extinguishers to the clients.
And, the Foam type fire extinguisher price on VariEx is available at a
reasonable budget. Thus, every person can buy such type of fire extinguisher
from VariEx as per their budget.
Foam Fire Extinguisher Use or Application Areas
The foam fire extinguishers are good and suitable for the majority of premises. Ideally, foam type fire extinguishers are best suited for the places where multiple fire risks can happen, such as Offices, Hotels, Warehouses, Factories, and Garages. It is recommended to use foam type fire extinguisher with the CO2 extinguisher, especially to put out the electrical fires.
Important Points to Consider for the Identification of a Foam Fire
Extinguisher
· ‘Cream colored label’ stating Foam Type
extinguisher
· ‘An extinguisher ID sign’ fixed nearby the Foam Type extinguisher
How does Foam Fire Extinguisher Works?
The mechanical foam fire extinguishers work in two different ways, which are as follows:
· Firstly, they put the fire out by lowering the
temperature of the fire as they are mainly water-based and so have the same
cooling effect as water extinguishers.
· Secondly, they extinguish the fire by smothering
it and sealing in the flammable vapors as the foam type extinguisher contains
Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF). The AFFF works to prevent even the fire
re-igniting and also allows foam fire extinguishers to put out flammable liquid
fires, by creating a barrier between the liquid’s surface and the flames.
Advantages of Foam Type Fire Extinguisher
·
Simple to use
·
Non-toxic and limited collateral damage to most
materials
·
Safe if accidentally used on electrical fires
·
Helps to prevent the re-ignition fires due to
its cooling effect
·
Light in weight as compared to the equivalent
water extinguisher
·
Long spraying time capacity
·
Benefits in extinguishing live equipment (up to
1000V)
·
Easier to clean up than powder type
·
Beneficial (not as conductive as water) not to
create any damage if sprayed on electrical equipment