Co2 Fire Extinguisher 5KG
CO2 extinguishers are the extinguisher of choice for electrical fires, but they also work on flammable liquid (class B) fires. You can find out more in our simple guide. CO2 fire extinguishers are primarily used for electrical fires and often paired with foam extinguishers. CO2 fire extinguisher uses: • Fires involving equipment such as computers, or generators (‘electrical’ fires) • Fires involving some flammable liquids, such as petrol, diesel, and paint (‘class B’ fires) Do not use CO2 extinguishers for: • Cooking fires involving oil and grease, such as chip pan fires (‘class F’ fires)
Description
How CO2 fire extinguishers work:
CO2 fire extinguishers discharge CO2 gas, also known as carbon dioxide. This is stored in the extinguisher as a liquid, and the gas is created under pressure when the handle of the extinguisher is squeezed.
This causes the CO2 gas to emerge at great speed, which is why CO2 fire extinguishers are not recommended for chip pan fires – they could literally blast the flames into surrounding areas.
Unlike Water and Foam Extinguishers CO2 fire extinguishers do not work by cooling the fire and so are ineffective on fires involving flammable solids.
Instead, a CO2 extinguisher works by replacing the oxygen surrounding the flames with carbon dioxide, meaning the fire can no longer burn.
Who needs CO2 extinguishers?
CO2 fire extinguishers should be standard issue for premises with live electrical fire risk, such as:
• Offices
• Shops
• Schools
• Hospitals
CO2 fire extinguishers are particularly suitable for offices where there is a lot of electrical office equipment. Pairs of CO2 and Foam Extinguisher are often recommended for this kind of internal environment, as this covers the vast majority of fire risks likely to be found.
How to use a CO2 fire extinguisher:
Use CO2 extinguishers carefully, avoiding holding the extinguisher by the horn.
Remember – don’t use CO2 extinguishers in a confined space.
In all cases, firstly remove the safety pin to break the anti-tamper seal, and stand well back from the fire. Avoid holding the extinguisher by the horn.
Using the extinguisher:
• Aim the horn at the base of the fire and move the jet of CO2 backwards and forwards
• Electrical fires: Switch off the electrical item if it is safe to do so
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