CO2 Fire Extinguisher...

CO2 Fire Extinguisher

What is a CO2 Fire Extinguisher?

The CO2 Fire Extinguisher fights fires involving electrical equipment and flammable liquids and it can differentiate between class B and C fires. A CO2 extinguisher cuts off the supply of Oxygen. In this way, the fire breaks and lowers the temperature, effectively suppressing the fire without leaving residue. Additionally, the CO2 produces a cooling effect and cannot restore the fire.

Types of CO2 Fire Extinguishers 

There are various types of CO2 fire extinguishers depending on their capacity and intended use.

• Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher 

People commonly use these in homes, offices, and smaller environments. Generally, they come in different sizes like 5kg,2kg, and 10kg depending on the size of the area for a safe environment. They designed to be easy to carry and in emergency conditions.

• Wheeled CO2 Fire Extinguisher

These are in larger quantities, commonly ranging from 20 kg to 50kg of CO2, and are used in spacious commercial buildings and industrial areas and also used in environments where large fires occur and high-risk flammable liquids are stored.

• With non-metallic Horn

They have a non-metallic horn to save electricity build-up. This is especially useful in environments with tactful electrical equipment.

• With Protective Sleeve

These connect with a protective sleeve around the discharge horn to save from freezing injuries. as the CO2 can cause the horn to become very cold during use.

• High Capacity

They are formulated for the large industrial areas where high- risk, offering more carbon dioxide for fighting and more fire. They contain more CO2 than commonly portable extinguishers.

How does it work 

CO2 Fire Extinguishers release CO2, which is stored as a liquid in the extinguishers. When the handle is compressed, the high pressure turns into gas, making the CO2 appear at high speed. Due to this CO2 appears at high speed. That’s why CO2  fire extinguishers are not used in chip fire pans, they can demolish the flame into the surrounding areas. Like water and foam fire extinguishers, CO2 cannot cool the fire and are inefficient fire-like flammable solids. A CO2 extinguisher running, the oxygen is removed, which means the fire burns no longer.

Uses of CO2 fire Extinguisher

It fights fire, including equipment such as computers or generators, and also in flammable liquids like petrol, diesel, and paint ( class B fires).