Foam Fire Suppression Systems mix foam concentrate with water to blanket burning flammable liquids and stop re-ignition. They protect fuel depots, tank farms, loading bays, hangars and chemical stores.
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Foam Types
| Foam | Use |
|---|---|
| AFFF | Hydrocarbon fuels such as petrol and diesel |
| Alcohol-resistant (AR) foam | Polar solvents such as alcohols and some chemicals |
| Fluorine-free foam | Increasingly specified to reduce PFAS concerns |
System Parts
- Foam concentrate tank.
- Proportioner or inductor.
- Foam makers, monitors or pourers.
- Pumps and water supply.
- Detection and release.
Foam Fire Suppression Systems Prices
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| AFFF 3% foam concentrate, 20 L drum | About R2,880 |
| Corrugated steel tank kit 100,000 L, equipment only | About R41,000 |
| Specialist fire protection labour (per hour) | R450 - R800 |
| Proportioners, monitors and complete foam systems | Quoted per site - no reliable published South African price |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Ballpark figures, not quotations. Compiled from prices published by South African suppliers, retailers and service providers, rounded. They are not our prices and no provider is bound by them. Equipment-only prices exclude installation. Confirm whether VAT is included on every quote.
Sources:
- Supplywise, foam concentrate listing
- Damtech, steel tank listing (including VAT)
- C4 Fire & Security, sprinkler and monitoring guides (VAT not stated)
What Affects the Price
- Area or tank size.
- Foam type.
- Proportioning system.
- Water and pump capacity.
- Hazardous-area work.
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Get Foam Fire Suppression Systems QuotesWhat to Include in Your Request
- Town or suburb.
- Liquids stored and quantities.
- Tank or bund sizes.
- Existing water supply.
- Insurer or client specification.
Where It Applies
Commercial
Hangars and vehicle depots.
Industrial
Fuel depots, tank farms, chemical plants and mines.
Choosing a Provider
- Ask which foam is proposed and why.
- Ask for proportioning test results.
- Check experience on similar sites.
- Ask about foam concentrate testing.
How the Enquiry Works
- Request. Send your site details and what you need through the form.
- Match. Your enquiry goes to independent foam system specialists that may serve your area.
- Assess. Providers ask questions or arrange a site visit before a firm price.
- Compare. Check scope, standards, registrations, documents and price side by side.
- Appoint or decline. There is no obligation.
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Foam Fire Suppression Systems FAQs
Why is foam used instead of water?
Water sinks below burning fuel. Foam floats on top and cuts off oxygen.
Does foam concentrate expire?
It should be sampled and tested periodically. Ask your provider.
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