Compact 1 Litre Foam Fire Extinguishers
A compact 1 litre foam fire extinguisher helps you control small Class A and Class B fires in places where space is tight, such as vans, caravans, garages and workshops. It is designed for solid combustibles and flammable liquids, giving you a quick first response before a fire spreads.
Where a compact 1 litre foam extinguisher works best
Install this unit where you need fast access in a confined area rather than full workplace coverage, such as inside vans, caravans, minibuses, garages, small workshops or near a doorway to a light-risk room with Class A or Class B hazards. Keep it visible, easy to lift and close enough to the likely risk without placing it so near that a fire could block access.
Mounting height, fire rating and discharge guidance
Because this extinguisher is under 4kg, the handle is generally mounted up to 1.5m from the floor, which is about 4.9ft. A 5A 21B rating means it is tested for a small Class A wood crib fire and a Class B flammable-liquid test using 21 litres in the standard tray test. The listed discharge time is 16 seconds, so it suits quick first-action use rather than prolonged firefighting.
What this compact foam extinguisher helps you achieve
When you place this extinguisher in the right small-risk setting, you give yourself a faster chance of controlling a minor fire before it grows, while also making the unit easier to reach under pressure.
- ✅ Quicker response in tight vehicle or storage spaces
- ✅ Better first attack on small wood, paper and liquid fires
- ✅ Clearer readiness with front instructions and pressure gauge
Compact extinguisher details at a glance
- Type: 1 litre foam
- Fire rating: 5A 21B
- Discharge time: 16 seconds
- Filled weight: 2kg nominal
- Fixing brackets: supplied
- CE marked
- BS EN3 compliant
- Squeeze grip control
- Spray nozzle
- Visual pressure gauge
- Easy pull safety pin
- Chrome valve
- Red body with FOAM EN3 label
- Operating instructions on front
- Fire classes shown on front
- Pictogram symbols on front
- Corrosion resistant finish
- 5 year guarantee
Choosing the right place and setup for this small foam unit
- ❌ Large open work areas needing broader fire cover
- ❌ Commercial kitchens with cooking oil fire risk
- ❌ Areas where a larger extinguisher is expected by the risk level
- ❌ Hiding it in cupboards or behind seats
- ❌ Mounting it too low or too high to grab quickly
- ❌ Placing it so close to the hazard that access could be cut off
- ✅ Choose this size for vans, caravans, garages and compact workshops
- ✅ Use the supplied bracket so the unit stays secure in transit or daily use
- ✅ Step up to a larger foam extinguisher when the area or fuel load is greater
Compact 1 litre foam fire extinguisher questions answered
What is a compact 1 litre foam fire extinguisher used for? It is used for small Class A fires involving materials such as wood, paper and textiles, and Class B fires involving flammable liquids such as fuels and solvents.
Is this the right size for a workplace? It is usually better as a local or supplementary extinguisher in a confined or mobile setting. For wider workplace cover, you would normally need larger units matched to the fire risk assessment.
Can you keep one in a van or caravan? Yes, that is one of the most practical uses for this size because it is easier to mount in tight spaces and is supplied with a bracket.
What does the 5A 21B fire rating actually tell you? It tells you the extinguisher has passed controlled tests on a small Class A wood fire and a Class B liquid fire test using 21 litres of fuel in the standard tray test.
What should you not use this foam extinguisher on? Do not choose it where cooking oil, deep-fat frying, metal fires or higher-risk electrical fire response require a different extinguisher type.
Why this compact 1 litre foam extinguisher suits smaller risks
- ✓ Compact 1 litre foam capacity
- ✓ 5A 21B tested fire performance
- ✓ 16-second controlled discharge
- ✓ Bracket supplied for secure fitting
- ✓ Easier to place where a larger unit will not fit
- ✓ Helps you act on small solid and liquid fire risks
- ✓ Gives you simple status checking before use
- ✓ Supports quicker access in vehicles and compact work areas