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What is the difference between DCP and CO2 fire extinguishers?

Identifying the correct fire extinguisher to take out a relevant class of fire can be the difference between saving lives and disaster. Below mentioned is a useful guide on the difference between a DCP and a CO2 fire extinguisher, including the right type and class of fire extinguisher to deal with the appropriate fire classes. Not every fire extinguisher can take out every fire, because each fire extinguisher has several categories which are effective in certain scenarios. To make sure your workplace is safe in the event of a fire, you need to ensure that you have the right fire extinguisher installed for your building. Call the best fire protection company today to discuss your specific requirements.

The team at Cease Fire Solutions have a wealth of experience in installing and supplying top-of-the-line fire solutions for clients across Qatar. Contact the reliable overseas fire extinguisher supplier today for further information.

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Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers

This type of fire extinguisher will take out a fire by breaking up the chemical reaction of a fire triangle. They are highly effective on Class A, B and C fires.

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CO2 Fire Extinguishers

Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers take away the oxygen element of the fire triangle. With the help of a cold discharge, they eliminate heat. They are highly suitable for Class B and C fires.

Difference between Dry Chemical and CO2 Fire Extinguishers:

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Non-identical Ingredients

Carbon-dioxide fire extinguishers have been used for more than a century. They are cost-effective, easy to secure and prepare. It usually relies on suffocation and partial cooling to eliminate the fire. Carbon dioxide has a density of about 1.5 times higher than air.

Dry powder fire extinguishers are divided into ordinary dry powder fire extinguishers and superfine dry powder fire extinguishers.

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Their working is dissimilar

Under no pressure, liquid carbon dioxide will evaporate instantly. Usually, a kilogram of liquid carbon dioxide can produce up to 0.5 cubic meters of gas. When eliminating a fire, carbon dioxide gas can remove air and surround the surface of the engulfed object, or scatter it in a relatively closed space, which will in turn reduce the level of oxygen concentration in the space to eliminate the fire.

A dry powder fire extinguisher is built with dry powder extinguishing agents like ammonium phosphate salt. The agent is dry and easy to flow. It consists of dried additives and inorganic salt, which can be highly effective in taking out initial fires.

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Various features

When carbon dioxide is discharged from the storage container, it instantly vaporizes from a liquid into a gas. Furthermore, it absorbs part of the heat to play a significant cooling role.

Dry powder fire extinguishers are mainly made of active fire-extinguishing components inert fillers and hydrophobic components. The hydrophobic components mainly include silicone oil and carbon black. There are different types of fillers. Their main use is to prevent agglomeration and vibrations, including catalyzing and improving the movement performance of dry powder.

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Their uses are different

Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers are ideally used in electrical rooms, elecitrcal/ electronic equipment rooms and archives. It is because after spraying nothing is left behind. You will not find any trace.

Dry powder fire extinguishers are ideal for taking out Class A, B and C types of fires. They are solid, liquid and gas fires.

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The method of application is the same

The method of use is the same. It is a four-step process. First, lift, pull out the safety plug, hold the nozzle, and aim at the main area of the flame.

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Ensure your Business is Protected

Now that you are well informed, you can inspect the fire extinguishers in your property to make sure you have the right class of fire extinguishers in the event a fire breaks out. Bear in mind, you may need to place different fire extinguishers in different areas of your facility.

It is not just having the right fire equipment, if you fail to maintain them on a regular, or you don’t train your employees appropriately, the equipment can potentially fail or be mishandled at the time you need it the most.

Whether you work in an office building, warehouse or commercial premises, it is crucial to have the right type of fire extinguisher at the correct location. To make sure you have the correct fire extinguishers placed on your premises, please do not hesitate to contact Cease Fire Solutions – the trusted fire extinguisher supplier in Qatar or to have your extinguishers properly inspected. Additionally, we can also inspect, install and maintain them.

For a free estimate or to schedule an initial consultation, contact our team today at +974 4038 9783

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