What is gas cartridge fire extinguisher?

The Gas Cartridge Fire Extinguisher produces CO2 which when sprayed on the fire forms thick white clouds, which smothers fires quickly and cleanly. It comes in fire and safety services. It also known as fire safety services.

What is the use of CO2 cartridge in fire extinguisher?

Each ANSUL hand portable cartridge-operated fire extinguisher is provided with a small cartridge of compressed gas which furnishes the pressure to expel the dry chemical agent. Most of these cartridges are charged with liquid carbon dioxide, but some nitrogen cartridges are used in extreme low temperature environments.

How do you operate a portable CO2 fire extinguisher?

Aim: Aim low, pointing the nozzle or hose at the base of the fire. Do not touch the horn on a CO2 extinguisher, it gets very cold and can damage the skin. Squeeze: Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent. Sweep: Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire, the fuel source, until the fire is out.

How much pressure is in a CO2 fire extinguisher?

CO2 fire extinguishers contain carbon dioxide gas (CO2) under very high pressure (about 55 bar at room temperature) and can be easily recognised by their flute-shaped discharge horn.

How many PSI can a fire extinguisher hold?

A typical ABC rated dry chemical fire extinguisher is pressurized to around 185 to 195 PSI. A CO2 extinguisher is pressurized to about 2000 PSI.

What is the correct way to hold a CO2 fire extinguisher?

Holding the CO2 extinguisher in your hand or on the ground a safe distance from the fire, remove the safety pin and break the tamper seal. Swivel the horn so it is aimed at the base of the fire or the electrical equipment. Avoid holding the horn, even frost-free horns if possible, as it becomes extremely cold.

Do you need to turn fire extinguishers upside down?

You need to turn the extinguisher upside down and hit it with a rubber mallet to fluff the chemical during annual maintenance. No – In fact this practice can more harm than good. You are REQUIRED to invert cartridge operated extinguishers each time the extinguisher is pressurized.

How do you pressurize a cartridge type extinguisher?

The cartridge-operated extinguisher has an added step. Since there is a pressure cartridge, you’ll need to activate the cartridge first, which immediately adds pressure to the inside of the extinguisher. Once the cartridge has been activated, you can then aim, squeeze, and sweep to extinguish the flames.