Generic Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher 6 kg

Product description

Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher.

The carbon dioxide fire extinguisher is the preferred extinguisher for electrical fires.

Let us explain everything you need to know in our simple guide.

Summary: Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are primarily used for electrical fires and are often paired with foam fire extinguishers.

CO2 fire extinguishers are also known as: Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers.

CO2 fire extinguishers are used for: Fires involving equipment such as computers or generators ('electrical' fires).

Fires involving some flammable liquids, such as gasoline, diesel, and paint ('Class B' fires).

Carbon dioxide extinguishers are not used for: Cooking fires involving oils and fats, such as chip pan fires ('Class F' fires).

How to identify a CO2 fire extinguisher: Black colored label indicating 'CO2'.

The nozzle ends with a distinctive black 'horn'.

Should be identified by a nearby fire extinguisher identification sign - 'Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher'.

Available CO2 fire extinguisher sizes: 2 kg (most common), 5 kg.

How a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher works: The carbon dioxide gas produced by the fire extinguisher, also known as CO2. This is stored in the extinguisher as a liquid, and the gas is generated under pressure when the extinguisher handle is pressed.

This causes the CO2 gas to emerge very quickly, which is why CO2 fire extinguishers are not ed for chip pan fires - it's very easy to spread the flames to surrounding areas.

Unlike water and foam extinguishers, CO2 fire extinguishers do not work by cooling the fire and are therefore ineffective on fires involving flammable solids.

Instead, a CO2 extinguisher works by replacing the oxygen surrounding the flame with carbon dioxide, meaning the fire can no longer burn.

Pros and Cons of CO2 Fire Extinguishers: Pros: Highly effective on electrical fires.

They leave no residue when used.

Cons: They are less environmentally friendly than other types of fire extinguishers

they replace oxygen in the air with carbon dioxide, thus posing a risk of suffocation if used in confined spaces.

Who needs a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher?: A carbon dioxide fire extinguisher should be standard in buildings at risk of live electrical fires, such as: Offices, Shops, Schools, Hospitals.

A carbon dioxide fire extinguisher is particularly suitable for offices with a lot of electrical office equipment.

It is often ed to use CO2 and foam extinguishers for this type of environment, as this covers the vast majority of fire risks potentially present in this type of building.

Additional info

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• A maximum of 5 units of this product can be ordered. Trendyol reserves the right to cancel orders over 5 units.
• Barcode No: PMPMCB54P4HICH5G56
• Origin: PS