Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are an effective means of extinguishing

The fire is the most terrible disaster. If floods, earthquakes still have hope that you can save something, then when fires are often nothing to save. Unfortunately, fires and human casualties are not uncommon. Therefore, recently much attention is paid to fire safety, mainly in places where a large number of people, especially children, accumulate.

Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are one of the most reliable means that can prevent a fire. Now they are equipped with buildings of various institutions, they must be in cars, buses and minibuses.

The carbon dioxide fire extinguisher consists of a cylinder filled with carbon dioxide (CO) in liquid form pumped under high pressure. The kit also includes a hose for directing the jet and a holder, through which the fire extinguisher is attached to the wall. Most often in organizations use carbon dioxide fire extinguisher OU-5. It has the following characteristics: the weight of the filled liquid is 5 kg; Volume - 6-7 liters; The jet from the cylinder hits a distance of three meters for 10 seconds; Total weight of the container with refueling 14.5 kg. Those fire extinguishers that are used in our country, can function in severe frosts.

Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are used for extinguishing equipment and items under voltage, even high-voltage ones. They can be used for ignition of flammable substances. It is important to remember that electricity and flammable substances (gasoline, diesel fuel, oil) should never be filled with water. Water instantly conducts a current, and entering with combustible substances in the reaction, will increase the area of the fire. A foam, which is formed from carbon dioxide, simply stops the access of oxygen to the fire, and it dries. But the use of a fire extinguisher is then effective when the ignition is small and can be quickly destroyed. If the fire began to spread over a large area, then before starting to extinguish it, we must call the fire department, and then make a decision, fight the fire or save ourselves and others.

Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are, in fact, filled cylinders, you need to handle them with caution. You can not disassemble, knock on them with sharp objects. Like other containers with gas, they can not be kept near heating appliances, nor overheating. There could be an explosion. The components found in fire extinguishers are toxic to humans, this is the case. Foam is eaten in any surface, it is very difficult to wash it, it's two.

The fire extinguishers must be sealed and labeled, where the main parameters are listed: weight, volume, date of refueling and, most importantly, shelf life. In general, it is 5 years. At the end of the expiry date, the extinguishers must be checked and refilled.

If you ever need to use carbon dioxide fire extinguishers, you should know how to do it properly: you need to rip off the seal, direct the hose to the fire and press the lever. When using, one must take into account the fact that the jet beats under pressure, and the fire extinguisher gives a kickback. This can cause panic in an unprepared person and affect the extinguishing of a fire.