CO2 Characterization (using 16g tank)

Distance (in)  (0 Degrees)            Result

5                                                     instant extinguish
15                                                   instant extinguish
25                                                   instant extinguish
(canister low on CO2) 30                   no extinguish
(canister low on CO2) 35                   no  extinguish
30                                                   instant extinguish
35                                                   instant extinguish
40                                                   instant extinguish

12'' angle test

Degrees from flame                      Result

0                                                    instant extinguish
5                                                    instant extinguish
10                                                  instant extinguish
15                                                  2 pulses to extinguish (still nearly instant)
20                                                  3 pulses and no extinguish


From this data, it can be observed that while the CO2 provides a quick extinguish, if the canister is not full or accidentally discharges some of its load in the wrong direction, after only 3 short pulses the CO2 canister did not have enough gas to blow out the candle.