C02 fire extinguishers are use typically for class B and class C fires. That is, Class b represents flammable liquids and gases and class C represents energized electrical fires. Carbon Dioxide fire extinguishers (CO2) contain non-flammable CO2 gas which is filled under extreme pressure. Buy this 2kg Co2 fire extinguisher from the leading safety equipment supplier in Kenya today at a discounted price. How do you know CO2 extinguishers? CO2 fire extinguishers are available in various sizes such as the 2kg can and the 5kg can. CO2 extinguishers differ from other extinguishers in that they do contain a large discharge horn and do lack the pressure gauge. How does Carbon dioxide extinguisher work? CO2 extinguishers work by displacing oxygen or simply displacing oxygen which is one of the elements of the fire triangle. CO2 is also very cold, therefore, cools the fuel. However, CO2 is not effective for in extinguishing class A fires as the may not displace the oxygen enough. In addition, class A fires also have the habit of re-igniting themselves Carbon dioxide extinguishers are ideal for laboratories, kitchens, mechanical rooms and in flammable liquid storage areas.
