Fire accidents are so common these days, and they can happen any time. So, you need to always have a fire extinguisher for your safety whether you are at the office or home. Not just that, it is also important to understand the various types of fire extinguishers and how to use them in situations of emergency. Here we will talk about carbon dioxide or co2 fire extinguishers. The Co2 fire extinguishers are used for Class B like flammable liquid and Class C fire like short circuit or electric-based fire.
The
Co2 Fire extinguisher is filled with non-flammable carbon dioxide gas. You will
see a dry ice-like substance landing on the floor when you use this fire
extinguisher. Here are the top 3 things that you should know about a Co2 fire
extinguisher.
·
They are safe to use
in electric or liquid-based fire:
The
class B and class C fire can be dealt with Co2 fire extinguishers. Class B
consists of flammable liquids and gases, oil, greases, tars, and oil-based
paints. Class C fires, which involve electrical equipment like Short-circuit,
can also be extinguished with CO2.
- The quantity of Co2 gas is
less:
Once
you release the CO2 gas, it begins to spread, and thus the horizontal discharge
limit of the Carbon dioxide gas stream is the tank is limited from 3 to 10
feet.
- Do not touch Co2 frost with
bare hands.
The
Co2 frost stream released from the fire extinguisher is very cold, and so do
you not touch it unless you want to get frostbite.
Conclusion:
So,
these are the top 3 things that you should know about the carbon dioxide fire
extinguisher. It will help you handle both the fire situation and the
extinguisher better. Good Luck!
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