What is 5Kg CO2 Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher?
5Kg CO2 Fire Extinguisher (Carbon Dioxide) is used on class B (Flammable Liquid) & E (electrical) fires. This type of extinguisher is suitable for use on fires involving burning liquids, but is also a good solution for quenching fires involving computer equipment and other electrical appliances, as it does not cause damage to the electrical items and does not cause the system to short circuit.
Carbon Dioxide CO2 Fire Extinguisher contain only pressurised carbon dioxide gas and therefore leave no residue. They are suitable for use on fires involving burning liquids and electrical fires, such as of large computer equipment, so are practical in offices. CO2 fire extinguisher works by suffocating the fire and does not cause damage to the electrical items or cause the system to short circuit.
CO2 extinguishers get very cold during discharge, and those that are not fitted with double-lined, frost-free swivel horns may cause fingers to freeze to the horn during deployment. They can asphyxiate in confined spaces, and they are not suitable for deep fat fryers, as the strong jet from the extinguisher can carry the burning fat out of the fryer. Fires can quickly re-ignite once the CO2 has dissipated into the atmosphere, so they do not offer post-fire security.
CO2 fire extinguisher is the only model that is recommended for a fire that involves electrical equipment. This is due to the fact the carbon dioxide gas is non-conductive and that once it has been discharged does not produce or leave any kind of residue as would happen if a powder or foam model was deployed. Another great use of the CO2 extinguisher is on Class B fires that involve flammable liquids, making this quite a versatile product.
CO2 fire extinguisher is the only model that is recommended for a fire that involves electrical equipment. This is due to the fact the carbon dioxide gas is non-conductive and that once it has been discharged does not produce or leave any kind of residue as would happen if a powder or foam model was deployed. Another great use of the CO2 extinguisher is on Class B fires that involve flammable liquids, making this quite a versatile product.
5Kg CO2 fire extinguisher works well on electrical appliances that may cause fire. There are times minor sparks set the other electrical cables on fire as well and CO2 fire extinguisher is designed best to deal with this type of fire.
Why co2 extinguisher is used for electrical fires?
CO2 fire extinguishers are designed for use on flammable liquid fires and therefore have a class B fire rating. They are ideal for electrical fires, as CO2 is not a conductor and they do not leave behind any harmful residue.
How to Use 5Kg CO2 Fire Extinguisher?
Even if the CO2 Carbon Dioxide fire extinguisher is accessible, it is useless if no one knows how it works. It is easy to use. Just remember the word PASS. It stands for the following:
P – This stands for pulling of the pin off the top of the device. Pulling the pin is a way to unlock the device.
A – This stands for aiming at the base of the flame. Before releasing its content, point the nozzle at the source of fire. Aiming at the flame will not stop the fire.
S – The first S stands for squeeze. Squeeze the handle to release the content of the extinguisher.
S – The second S is for the sweeping motion. While squeezing the lever to release, do a sweeping motion. This is necessary to put out the fire from its base.
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