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9 Litre AFFF Foam Fire Extinguishers
£69.99
In stock
SKU
11025F
A 9 litre AFFF foam fire extinguisher gives you higher-capacity protection for larger working areas with Class A and Class B fire risks, helping staff tackle combustible materials and flammable liquids more confidently in factories, educational premises and storage spaces.
A 9 litre AFFF foam fire extinguisher is made for Class A and Class B fires, so it is well suited to areas where everyday combustibles and flammable liquids may both be present. It helps you cover larger workspaces more effectively because the foam blankets the fire surface, suppresses vapours and helps reduce re-ignition risk.
Where a 9 Litre Foam Extinguisher Should Be Positioned
Place this extinguisher along escape routes, beside final exits and at clearly identified fire points in areas where both solid materials and flammable liquids are present. Typical locations include factory floors, educational premises, workshops, storage areas and fuel-handling spaces. Keep it in open view and within easy reach so you can access it without moving towards the fire source.
Mounting Height, Discharge And Fire Test Meaning
A 9 litre AFFF extinguisher typically weighs around 14.2kg when filled, so it should be mounted with the carrying handle approximately 1 metre (3.3ft) from floor level for safe lifting, or placed on a floor stand if wall fixing is unsuitable. The 21A rating refers to a standardised wood-crib test fire for Class A materials, while 183B represents a Class B liquid-fire test using 183 litres under controlled conditions. Typical discharge time is around 30–35 seconds, giving you longer application time than smaller units for sustained first-response use.
What You Gain From Correct Placement
When you install a 9 litre foam extinguisher in the right position, you give your site longer discharge cover, better suitability for mixed fire risks and a more confident first response in larger working environments.
- ✅ Stronger backup for larger Class A and B risk areas
- ✅ Longer discharge supports steadier application under pressure
- ✅ Clear placement improves response speed and user confidence
Key Technical Details For This 9 Litre Foam Extinguisher
- Type: 9 litre
- Fire rating: 21A 183B
- BS Compliant
- BSEN3 Compliant
- CE Marked
- Fixing brackets supplied
- Visual pressure gauge
- Squeeze grip control
- Easy pull safety pin
- Spray hose
- Chrome valve
- Black plastic base
- Corrosion resistant finish
- 5 year guarantee
- Red body with FOAM EN3 label
- Operating instructions on front
- Fire classes shown on front
- Pictogram symbols on front
- Class A: wood, paper, textiles
- Class B: flammable liquids, solvents, fuels
- Ideal for educational premises
- Ideal for factories
- Ideal for flammable storage areas
- Wall mount or extinguisher stand
Choosing The Right Installation For Your Sites
❌ When this is not the right fit
- ❌ Do not rely on it where cooking oil fire risk is the main concern
- ❌ Do not make it your only choice if the dominant hazard is live electrical equipment
- ❌ Do not choose it just for size if a different extinguisher type better matches the risk
❌ Placement errors to avoid
- ❌ Mounting it too high for safe lifting and removal
- ❌ Hiding it behind stock, doors or machinery
- ❌ Positioning it so close to the hazard that safe access is compromised
✅ Better installation choices
- ✅ Use a wall bracket for a fixed, visible fire point
- ✅ Use a stand where drilling is unsuitable or layouts change often
- ✅ Choose this 9 litre format where you need more staying power than a compact or 6 litre unit
9 Litre AFFF Foam Fire Extinguisher Questions Answered
What is a 9 litre AFFF foam fire extinguisher used for? It is used for Class A fires involving materials such as wood, paper and textiles, and Class B fires involving flammable liquids such as fuels and solvents.
Why choose 9 litre instead of 6 litre? Choose 9 litre when you need more discharge time, broader coverage and a stronger rating for larger or more demanding areas.
Is this a good choice for educational premises and factories? Yes, provided your fire risk assessment supports foam for the area. It is commonly suited to commercial and industrial premises where Class A and B hazards are present.
Can you wall mount this extinguisher? Yes. It is commonly supplied with a wall bracket, but a floor stand can be the better choice where wall fixing is awkward or where visibility at floor level is better controlled.
Are the 21A and 183B figures floor-area measurements? No. They are certified fire-test ratings used to show extinguishing performance, not a promise of square metre coverage.
Why This 9 Litre AFFF Foam Extinguisher Is Your Ideal Choice
Features
- ✓ 9 litre foam capacity for larger spaces
- ✓ 21A 183B fire rating
- ✓ Spray hose with squeeze grip control
- ✓ Gauge, pin and front-use graphics fitted
Benefits
- ✓ Gives you longer working time than smaller foam units
- ✓ Better suited to mixed solid and liquid-fire risks
- ✓ Helps users operate the unit quickly in an emergency
- ✓ Offers flexible siting on a bracket or stand