At Reliable Fire Equipment, we present Kidde, Fike, and Ansul co2 fire suppression systems. Carbon Dioxide (C02) gas has a high ratio of expansion which facilitates rapid discharge and allows for three dimensional penetration of the entire hazard area quickly. Carbon Dioxide extinguishes a fire by reducing the oxygen content of the protected area below the point where it can support combustion. Carbon Dioxide Fire extinguishing systems typically store the agent in one of two different ways: in high pressure cylinders, or in low pressure CO2 tanks.

Due to the extreme density of the Carbon Dioxide, it quickly and effectively permeates the protected hazard area and suppresses the fire. Rapid expansion of the 4-6 inches of Carbon Dioxide snow to gas reduces the ambient temperature in the protected hazard area which aids in the extinguishing process and retards re-ignition.

CO2 Is Non-Damaging

When designed, engineered, and installed properly, Carbon Dioxide fire suppression systems will not normally damage sensitive electronic equipment. Carbon Dioxide has no residual clean-up associated with its use as a fire suppressing agent. When it is properly ventilated, the gas escapes to atmosphere after the fire has been extinguished.

CO2 Is Electrically Non-conductive

Carbon Dioxide fire extinguishing systems can be used to protect a wide variety of hazards, from delicate electronic equipment to high-voltage electrical equipment, without danger or damage.

CO2 Is Versatile

The unique extinguishing properties of Carbon Dioxide allow it to be used in a wide range of special hazards. At Reliable Fire Equipment we design, install, and service Kidde, Fike and Ansul Carbon Dioxide fire suppression systems.

Elements of a CO2 Fire Suppression System

A Carbon Dioxide Fire Suppression system consists of one or more bank of cylinder storage containers to supply the CO2 extinguishing agent. Flexible discharge bends, or hoses, connects the cylinders into a piping manifold. The manifold in turn distributes the agent into the piping network. Nozzles regulate the flow of CO2 into the protected area.

Before Carbon Dioxide is released into the protected facility, fire must be detected by a detection and control system. On Fike Protection Systems we make extensive use of the Intellascan fire detection and control panel. For Ansul systems we recommend the Autopulse series of Ansul detection and control panels.

Assembling all the components together into a workable CO2 system optimized for your facility is the work of trained fire protection engineers. At Reliable Fire Equipment our engineering group will design your system, prepare shop drawings, flow and battery calculations, and provide you the hard data you need to rest assured in the confidence of a well designed fire protection system.

For additional assistance on the design of your Carbon Dioxide system, complete our Survey Request Form and one of our professionals will contact you.

 

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