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All about Carbon dioxide Fire extinguishers

Carbon dioxide (CO2) fire extinguishers contain carbon dioxide gas at extremely high pressure and feature a discharge horn in the form of a flute (around 55 bar at ambient temperature). These fire extinguishers are quite noticeable. The red body of an extinguisher with a black square on it is intended to put out fires started by carbon dioxide. By eliminating oxygen from the burning atmosphere and substituting it with inert CO2 gas, CO2 fire extinguishers put out fires. A fire is impossible to have without oxygen. It is not a good idea to use an extinguisher to put out Class A flames, which involve solid combustibles like paper, wood, and fabrics, despite the fact that the CO2 it emits is very cold. On fires rated as Class A, extinguishers made of water that may penetrate and saturate the burning material must be used to prevent the fire from re-igniting. A Class A fire that is still burning after the CO2 gas has been discharged into the environment could spontaneously restart. CO2 Gas...

Importance of Fire sprinkler system in residential and commercial areas

When building or purchasing a new home, installing a fire sprinkler system is typically not given much consideration. However, it should be one of the first things any building owner puts at the top of their priority list. Homes are built to withstand a lot of use and harm; as a result, they are furnished with air conditioning for hot weather and protection from rain and cold weather. Similarly, every home needs to have fire fighting equipments installed to reduce the risk of potential fires. If you are a homeowner or a contractor working on any residential building, installing fire sprinklers on your property is an important safety precaution. Fire Sprinkler's Purpose A fire sprinkler system's main purpose is to put out or extinguish a fire that could spread to dangerous places and to shield your building from the consequences of water damage. The good news is that most fires can be extinguished by turning on just one or two sprinklers. Sprinklers utilize only a sixth of the ...