Foam fire extinguishers should be used to combat fires involving combustible solids and liquids, also known as Class A and Class B.

In some instances, foam can be used on electronics if dielectrically tested up to 35,000V.

The foam fire extinguisher label is cream-coloured with white capitalised text.

BS EN3 standard requires that at least 95% of the body must be red, with a cream-coloured label/band covering about 5%

You’ll often find AFFF foam fire extinguishers in garages, factories, offices, warehouses, hospitals, and shops, pretty much anywhere you’d typically use a water extinguisher but need extra protection against flammable liquids.

Yes, foam fire extinguishers can be refilled after use or when they reach their service date. Instead of replacing the whole unit, a refill is a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to keep your extinguisher in top condition.

All our portable foam fire extinguishers are supplied ready for use

Foam fire extinguishers should be serviced once a year by a qualified engineer. This is called a basic service and checks for pressure, damage, and general condition.

Every five years, they need a full discharge test and refill to ensure they work properly. If an extinguisher is used, even slightly, it should be refilled immediately.

This depends entirely on what you are trying to extinguish, below are some examples of fires you could encounter.

• Class A – Solid Combustibles (wood, paper, cloth etc.)

  • Class A Fire Extinguishers – Water, Water Additive, Dry Powder and Wet Chemical

• Class B – Flammable Liquids (oils, solvents, alcohol, gasoline etc.)

  • Class B Fire Extinguishers – CO2, Dry Powder and Foam

• Class C – Flammable Gases (propane, butane, petroleum gases etc)

  • Class C Fire Extinguishers – Dry Powder

• Class D – Flammable Metals (magnesium, sodium, potassium, calcium, titanium etc.)

  • Class D Fire Extinguishers – Specialist Dry Powder (M28, MonneX and L2)

• Electrical – Electrical Fires

  • Fire Extinguishers for Electrical Fires – CO2 and Dry Powder

• Class F – Flammable Cooking (cooking oils and fats)

  • Class F Fire Extinguishers – Wet Chemical