The CO2 trolley fire extinguisher, also known as a CO2 wheeled fire extinguisher or CO2 transportable fire extinguisher, is filled with non-flammable carbon dioxide gas under high pressure. You can identify a CO2 extinguisher by its sturdy horn and the absence of a pressure gauge. Due to the extreme pressure in the cylinder, using the extinguisher may cause small pieces of dry ice to be expelled from the horn.
The cylinders of CO2 trolley extinguishers are typically red and can vary in size from 10 kg to 100 kg or more. In the larger models, the hard horn is attached to a long, flexible hose.
CO2 fire extinguishers are specifically designed for Class B and C fires, which involve flammable liquids and electrical equipment. They work by displacing oxygen, thereby removing an essential element of the fire triangle. Additionally, the carbon dioxide is very cold when released, which helps cool the fuel. However, CO2 extinguishers might not be as effective on Class A fires since they may not sufficiently displace oxygen to extinguish them completely. Class A materials can also smolder and reignite.
You will often find CO2 extinguishers in places like laboratories, mechanical rooms, kitchens, and areas where flammable liquids are stored.
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