{"id":3004,"date":"2024-10-18T07:18:50","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T07:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/?p=3004"},"modified":"2024-11-06T06:03:15","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T06:03:15","slug":"co2-fire-extinguisher-what-is-it-how-does-it-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dimulti.id\/SNI\/co2-fire-extinguisher-what-is-it-how-does-it-work\/","title":{"rendered":"CO2 Fire Extinguisher: What Is It? How Does It Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

CO2 Fire Extinguisher – <\/strong>Knowing the various classifications of fires is essential in understanding which type of fire extinguisher is suitable for use when a fire occurs because fires come in many different types and sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, having the right protection tools to fight certain types of fires is important. One such tool is the carbon dioxide fire extinguisher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What exactly is a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher (CO2 fire extinguisher)? Below you will learn everything about the most popular fire extinguisher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a CO2 Fire Extinguisher?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A CO2 fire extinguisher is a fire extinguisher commonly used to extinguish class B fires – caused by flammable gasses and liquids, such as oil and gas – and class C (electricity).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also referred to as a class B extinguisher. And uses a non-combustible carbon dioxide gas as the extinguishing medium filled in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the advantages of using this extinguisher is that there is no residue left after the media is sprayed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is very beneficial if used in places that have a lot of sensitive electronic equipment that should not come into contact with water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The extinguishing media used in this tool is very suitable for use in computer and data server rooms, laboratories, generator rooms, engine rooms, and rooms where flammable liquids are stored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does It Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If your premises has a class B and C fire risk, providing carbon dioxide fire extinguishers is a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, it is very important to have a basic understanding of how this fire suppression device works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As explained earlier, this extinguisher uses carbon dioxide as its extinguishing medium. Carbon dioxide gas is stored in this tool in liquid form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When sprayed, the liquid carbon dioxide escapes into the air as a gas. The gas then neutralizes or removes oxygen from the air which keeps the fire burning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the carbon dioxide comes into contact with the oxygen in the air, it puts out the flame or inhibits it from spreading. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since the carbon dioxide stored in the canister is at a low temperature, the gas not only puts out the fire, but also prevents it from reigniting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To avoid mistakes in its use, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n