Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher

Most premises should have a 2kg CO2 fire extinguisher for electrical fires.
Our 2kg sizes are fitted with al frost-free safety horn as standard and, being light and easy to use, they make no mess.

Often best provided alonside a water, water additive or foam spray, a 2kg carbon dioxide fire extinguisher can be used where electrical items are on fire but it should not be used on Class A (paper, wood, cloth, etc) fires. Carbon Dioxide Extinguishers need factory refilling and testing or service-exchange. (see Fire Risk Guidance, in the information section)

Suitable for: all premises with live electrical equipment, computers, machines. Also useful against small flammable liquid fires or for welding

Types of fire: include Class B (flammable liquids) and fires involving live electrical equipment

Technical Specification

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  • 5-Year Warranty
  • Frost-free safety swivel horn fitted as standard
  • BS EN3 approved, BAFE approved, CE Marked, BSi Kitemarked
  • Fire rating 34B
  • Supplied filled and ready for use and wall bracket included
  • Height 490 mm
  • Cylinder diameter 117 mm (Overall width 180 mm)
  • Filled weight 4.91 kg
  • Discharge time 8 seconds
  • Operating temperature -20 to 60°C

Notes: 

Fire precautions and Fire fighting equipment must be accompanied by regular training and its selection and use based on your Fire Risk Assessment.
We offer a Fire Risk Assessment Service and full, first aid Fire-fighting training, at our Telford training centre.
Information is available from our down loads section, including a proforma for risk assessment and a guide on the selection and use of portable extinguishers.