Foam systems for dummies

[Nozzle nut 22]

When you purchase a CAFS system from a pump manufacturer, like a Hale CafsMaster, is it all inclusive? Or do you need to specify a foam proportioning system, like a foamPro to go with it.

[neiowa]

Purchased a Waterous PTO CAFS system for retrofit as a kit. Included everything except PTO and hoses (custom make up to fit your install).

A regional fire apparatus distributor did the install (and I wouldn't trust just any ole hacks to do it, check out their shop and actual maint./fab. experience. Waterous can make recommendations.

[ejfeicht]

We have a Darley AutoCAFS system and Darley matches their systems with FoamPro proportioners.
http://www.darley.com/pumps/pump-catalogs/cafs.html
http://www.foampro.com/en-us/Product...ioningSystems/

Hale utilizes the FoamLogix,
http://www.haleproducts.com/Main/Pro...ies,55,68.aspx
http://www.haleproducts.com/Main/Products,127,127.aspx

Waterous utilizes the Advantus,
http://www.waterousco-worldwide.com/CAFSystems/
http://www.waterousco.com/foamSys/advantus.html

[CaptLou]

Hi All,

I have seen the Waterous CAF Systems work with an Advantus, FoamPro or a FoamLogix proportioning foam unit. Also I have seen Pierce's CAF systems installed with their own proportioner (Husky) or a FoamPro or an Advantus.

I don't know one way or the other if Hale or Darley will allow you to chose which proportioner you prefer and/or desire. That is question you should ask of them.

Hope this helps,

Capt Lou
"Got Foam?"