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If you think you need CO2 fire extinguishers, or you’re not exactly sure what you need, please get in touch with our friendly team by calling 08, or emailing can arrange a free survey visit for you from a BAFE registered extinguisher engineer.Īll of our carbon dioxide fire extinguishers come with a 5 year guarantee, and we’ll fit and commission them for you for free.5kg CO2 Fire Extinguisher Ideal for hospitals, larger workshops, factories, garages and offices. Liquid fires: Take care not to splash the burning liquid onto nearby areas.Electrical fires: Switch off the electrical item if it is safe to do so.Aim the horn at the base of the fire and move the jet of CO2 backwards and forwards.Avoid holding the extinguisher by the horn. In all cases, firstly remove the safety pin to break the anti-tamper seal, and stand well back from the fire. Remember – don’t use CO2 extinguishers in a confined space. Use CO2 extinguishers carefully, avoiding holding the extinguisher by the horn. Learn what the different fire extinguisher colours mean. More about the different variations of extinguisher.

Pairs of CO2 and Foam extinguishers are often recommended for this kind of internal environment, as this covers the vast majority of fire risks likely to be found.

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See the following link for a full article explaining the correct use of fire extinguishers in confined spaces.ĬO2 fire extinguishers should be standard issue for premises with live electrical fire risk, such as:ĬO2 fire extinguishers are particularly suitable for offices where there is a lot of electrical office equipment. Pros: extremely effective on electrical fires do not leave any residue behind when they are used.Ĭons: risk of cold burns if the user holds the extinguisher by the horn less environmentally friendly than other types of extinguisher they replace the oxygen in the air with CO2 so risk of asphyxiation if used in confined spaces. Instead, CO2 extinguisher work by replacing the oxygen surrounding the flames with carbon dioxide, meaning the fire can no longer burn. Unlike water and foam extinguishers, CO2 fire extinguishers do not work by cooling the fire and so are ineffective on fires involving flammable solids. 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. This is stored in the extinguisher as a liquid, and the gas is created under pressure when the handle of the extinguisher is squeezed. Sizes of CO2 fire extinguisher available:ĬO2 fire extinguishers discharge CO2 gas, also known as carbon dioxide. Should be identified by an extinguisher ID sign fixed nearby – ‘CO2 Extinguisher’.The nozzle ends in a distinctive black ‘horn’.Cooking fires involving oil and grease, such as chip pan fires (‘class F’ fires).Fires involving some flammable liquids, such as petrol, diesel, and paint (‘class B’ fires).Fires involving equipment such as computers, or generators (‘electrical’ fires).Read about more fire extinguisher types: foam fire extinguishers, dry powder fire extinguishers, water fire extinguishers, wet chemical fire extinguishers.

We explain all in our simple guide.ĬO2 fire extinguishers are primarily used for electrical fires and often paired with foam extinguishers. Although they also work on flammable liquid (class B) fires. What fire extinguishers does my office need?ĬO2 extinguishers are the extinguisher of choice for electrical fires.Fire Safety in the Office and Workplace Menu Toggle.

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