CO2 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
What is a CO2 extinguisher used for? They were originally designed for Class B Fires (flammable liquid fires such as oil, petrol and solvents), however, these days CO2 extinguishers are used for fighting fires on live electrical equipment. They can be installed in offices with computers or near BD boards.
How does carbon dioxide put out fires? Carbon dioxide extinguishers work by taking away the oxygen element of a fire. The carbon dioxide is also very cold as it is discharged from an extinguisher, therefore it cools the fuel down as well.
Why is carbon dioxide used as an extinguisher? CO2 is a non-conductive and non-corrosive gas, it reduces the amount of oxygen that would have been available to the fire.
| Size | Description | Fire Rating | Height | Diameter | Mass Empty | Mass Full |
| 2kg | The Alloy Steel fire extinguisher is designed for fires involving flammable liquids and electrical hazards | 8B | 585mm | 103mm | 4.3kg | 6.5kg |
| 5kg | The Alloy Steel fire extinguisher is designed for fires involving flammable liquids and electrical hazards | 34B | 770mm | 135mm | 8.4kg | 14.4kg |
(The above information is an explanation of the above extinguisher images from left to right)