register

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Eductor Education

The most common tech support questions concern setting up for foam-eductor operations. For those who are having trouble making foam with the industry's default proportioning device, there is help available. First, alcohol-resistant foam is supposed to be gel-like in appearance. The thicker it is, the more alcohol resistant it is. Eductors will work fine with AR-AFFFs. Most UL-listed AR foams use foam eductors. Let's bust another myth: AFFF and AR-AFFF have no specific shelf life. Twenty-year-old foam is fine as long as the foam has been stored according to package instructions on its package. The secret is keeping ...

To continue reading this article, please register or login – it’s quick and free…

Member Login

Enter your email address below, and we'll email your password.

Are cookies enabled in your browser?

This site uses cookies and session data to keep track of your name and preferences while you're logged in. You cannot login without enabling cookies.

One Step Registration

Fill out the form below for instant access to the page you’ve requested.

Website members also receive access to our entire archive and may apply for a complimentary subscription to our print magazine.

All fields are required Personal Info
  Required Must be a valid email
  Required Passwords must match
  Required
  Required
  Required
  Required
  Required
  Required
  Required

Fire Chief Magazine


Submit the form for instant access to the page you've requested.

 

Read an exclusive interview with the former Director of the Department of Homeland Security as he discusses the perils facing our first responder community.

Recent Comments

Powered by Disqus

 

 

Resource Center

Events Advertise JobZone RSS
October 2009 FIRE CHIEF Cover

Featured Links