Types of Fire Extinguisher
Types Of Fire Extinguishers That We All Should Know Co2 Extinguisher Carbon dioxide extinguishers are filled under intense pressure with non-flammable carbon dioxide gas. CO2s are designed for Class B and Class C applications. The CO2 extinguisher can be identified by its strong horn and lack of a pressure scale. The pressure in the bottle is so high that when you use one of these extinguishers, a piece of dry ice will blow out the bell. Carbon dioxide is extinguished by displacing oxygen or by eliminating the oxygen portion of the fire triangle. Carbon dioxide is still very cold when it comes out of the extinguisher, and it also cools the coal. CO2s can be unsuccessful in extinguishing Class A fires, because they may not be able to displace enough oxygen to effectively extinguish the fire.CO2 extinguishers are mainly used for electrical fire hazards and are usually the main type of fire extinguishers used in computer server rooms. CO2 extinguishers suffocate fi...