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Foam Concentrate Test Kit

Field Test Kit for Foam Concentrates

Designed to enable fire safety professionals to check for themselves on-site the specifications of foam concentrates.

  • Enables foam concentrates to be checked for physical conformance.
  • Contains a step-by-step manual, together with worked examples.
  • Also suitable for testing Produced Foams to determine performance of induction systems, in accordance with International Standards NFPA 11: 2021 and BS EN 13565-1: 2019.
  • Packed in robust offshore suitable case.

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Suitability

The Foam Concentrate Test Kit is suitable for testing the following properties of Foam Concentrate:

  • Specific gravity
  • 25% drainage time
  • Expansion ratio
  • Induction percentage

For those with access to a laboratory, the manual includes “how to” descriptions for testing:

  • pH (requires a pH meter)
  • Surface tension (requires a surface tension balance)
  • Viscosity (requires a viscometer)

Suitable for testing the following types of foam:

  • Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFFs)
  • Protein (FPs, FFFPs)
  • Alcohol Resistant Foams - but not suitable for testing Specific gravity of AR Foams

Designed to test Produced Foams in accordance with International Standards NFPA 11: 2021 (paragraph 13.2.1) and BS EN 13565-1: 2019 (paragraph 5.3).

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Contents

 

Item:

Quantity:

FoamConcKit open WEB2 

 
  • Digital refractometer
 1
 
  • Mechanical scales
 1
 
  • Masses (weights) for scales
 3
 
  • Digital stopwatch
 1
 
  • NFPA 11 Foam Collection Cylinder with tube & tap
 1
 
  • NFPA 11 Foam Collection Stand
 1
 
  • 100ml cylinder
 3
 
  • 200ml beaker
 1
 
  • 500ml beaker
 1
 
  • 1.000-1.050 hydrometer
 1
 
  • 1.050-1.100 hydrometer
 1
 
  • 1.100-1.150 hydrometer
 1
 
  • 1.150-1.200 hydrometer
 1
 
  • Conical measure
 1
 
  • Thermometer
 1
 
  • 1ml syringe
 1
 
  • Sample bottles
 3
 
  • Carrying case
 1
 
  • Foam Concentrate Testing Manual
 1
 
  • Produced Foam Testing Manual
 1

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Weight & dimensions

  • Gross weight: 18kg
  • Overall dimensions: 57.5 x 52 x 34cm

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Disclaimer

  • It is highly recommended that Foam samples are always sent to a reputable Foam Test Laboratory for independent, third party evaluation on at least an annual basis.
  • Oil Technics (Fire Fighting Products) Ltd cannot be held responsible for any incorrect use or any incorrect results derived from using its Foam Test Kits or Foam Test Equipment; or for any loss, personal injury or property damage, however caused, resulting from the use of our Test Kits or Equipment.
  • Please note: images/pictures are for illustrative purposes only. Actual kits may differ in terms of the specific brand of equipment provided.

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