LOOKING FOR FOAM FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

Roy M · 21-04-2008, 12:14

I recently learned that KIDDE no longer produces a portable AFFF foam extinguisher. For anyone who has ever discharged a dry chemical unit, they soon discover the resulting damage is almost as bad as the fire, with regard to contamination of electrical and electronic systems, as well as upholstery, etc. For that reason I replaced all extinguishers with Halotron units. With one exception: At the time I was able to obtain the KIDDE 8A/70B foam unit from WEST Marine. These units are not for use with electrical fires, but if one has a fuel-based (including that foam mattress) fire, nothing else aboard will shut it down as quickly as foam. They are not included in your Coast Guard required items, so one must purchase them as an additional option. Trouble is, I can't find a US supplier - only from Europe. Does anyone have a source? They cost about $130 each and are fairly large. I keep mine in the cockpit locker in case of last resort.

**GordMay** · 21-04-2008, 12:32

Goto:
USCG AFFF Foam

Roy M · 21-04-2008, 12:52

THANK YOU!!!! That is a terrific resource (both you and Amerex). Much appreciated.

21-04-2008, 12:14	#1
Roy M Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southwestern Yacht Club, San Diego, CA Boat: Searunner 40 trimaran, WILDERNESS Posts: 496 Images: 4	LOOKING FOR FOAM FIRE EXTINGUISHERS I recently learned that KIDDE no longer produces a portable AFFF foam extinguisher. For anyone who has ever discharged a dry chemical unit, they soon discover the resulting damage is almost as bad as the fire, with regard to contamination of electrical and electronic systems, as well as upholstery, etc. For that reason I replaced all extinguishers with Halotron units. With one exception: At the time I was able to obtain the KIDDE 8A/70B foam unit from WEST Marine. These units are not for use with electrical fires, but if one has a fuel-based (including that foam mattress) fire, nothing else aboard will shut it down as quickly as foam. They are not included in your Coast Guard required items, so one must purchase them as an additional option. Trouble is, I can't find a US supplier - only from Europe. Does anyone have a source? They cost about $130 each and are fairly large. I keep mine in the cockpit locker in case of last resort.

21-04-2008, 12:32	#2
GordMay Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 9,736 Images: 232	Goto: USCG AFFF Foam __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

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21-04-2008, 12:52	#3
Roy M Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southwestern Yacht Club, San Diego, CA Boat: Searunner 40 trimaran, WILDERNESS Posts: 496 Images: 4	THANK YOU!!!! That is a terrific resource (both you and Amerex). Much appreciated.