Posted on 26th Feb 2014 @ 6:40 PM

Carbon Dioxide or CO2 is a natural gas present in the atmosphere and is essential for life on earth be it for photosynthesis or for cellular respiration. CO2 also has the ability to put out fire and used as an extinguishing agent in both portable and fixed installation fire extinguishers it suppresses fire by displacing oxygen. CO2 is a colourless, odourless gas and does not react with the burning material to create any other by products. It is a clean gas without any trace of it being used.

Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers fo Liquid, Electrical or Gas Fire 

Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishers are ideal for Class B & C materials i.e. flammable liquids and electrical fires as they are filled with non-flammable carbon dioxide gas under extreme pressure. You are able to identify the Carbon Dioxide Extinguishers by a black band around the top of the red coloured cylinder and also the lack of a pressure gauge. The fire extinguisher cylinders are available in a range of different sizes. The larger sized fire extinguisher cylinders have the distinctive horn at the end of a flexible hose.

Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are non-conductive and non-corrosive and recommended for extinguishing liquid, gaseous and electrical fires but not suitable for fires like the burning paper and wood.  Business premises where the risk of fire from liquid or gas is high will install carbon dioxide fire extinguishers, usually near the electrical switch rooms or computer rooms. Many ships also have these types of fire extinguishers installed in their engine rooms.

Discount Fire Extinguishers The Right Choice

Before buying from Discount Fire Extinguishers you should be aware what kind of fire they are intended to extinguish with the fire extinguisher to ensure it is the correct one. The fire extinguisher which are rated E should not be used for electrical fires.Discount Fire Extinguishers are licensed fire technicians and a member of Fire Protection Agency. The team at Discount Fire Exringuishers may also guide you in selecting the right fire extinguisher according to your needs. When it comes to choosing any of your fire extinguishers, Discount Fire Extinguishers are the right choice.