CO2 extinguishers are weighed with any scale that can accurately read pounds and ounces (or kilograms if you're in an area using metric). There should be a weight stamped on the cylinder or on the label that states what the weight should be full, and if it weighs less than that labeled weight, it needs to be recharged. Note that this weight should not be confused with the "size" of extinguisher. For example, a "10 pound CO2 extinguisher" is so-called because it holds 10 pounds of CO2. It's actual weight will be higher, due to the weight of the cylinder, valve, hose, etc. So it's essential to compare the actual weight t what the label says it should weigh full.
I used to work for a fire extinguisher service. We would inspect fire extinguishers and attach updated inspection tags which are required by law here. This is the process I was instructed to follow:
We are use the co2 as fire extinguisher
Yes.
no it is not flammable. Its actually an fire extinguisher
Foam, dry powder or CO2 gas- a Class B extinguisher
It depends on the size of the extinguisher: a 5# extinguisher is allowed to be 1/2-pound under the full-weight shown on the label. A 10# is allowed to be 1-pound under.
Normally it is done by weight. The empty cylinder weight is known and the weight with CO2 is taken and the CO2 weight is found.
It should be at least 99.5 percent CO2.
it means you are reading a fire extinguisher
15secs.
If you remove the siphon tube from a CO2 fire extinguisher, the extinguisher will not work properly. The siphon tube is responsible for drawing and releasing the CO2 gas from the extinguisher. Without it, the CO2 gas will not be able to flow out effectively, rendering the extinguisher ineffective in suppressing fires.
CO2 is delivered at the nozzle at approximately -130 degrees Fahrenheit (-79C).
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