{"product_id":"badger-5lb-abc-fire-extinguisher","title":"Badger Advantage 5lb ABC Fire Extinguisher","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n\u003ctitle\u003eBadger Advantage ADV-550 | 5 LB ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher | 3-A:40-B:C\u003c\/title\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .product-section { max-width: 100%; margin: 2rem 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: #333; }\n  .accordion-item { border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd; }\n  .accordion-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; padding: 2rem 0; cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; width: 100%; text-align: left; color: #333; }\n  .accordion-header:hover, .accordion-header:focus { color: #333; background: none; outline: none; }\n  .accordion-title { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 500; }\n  .accordion-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; }\n  .accordion-item.active .accordion-icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }\n  .accordion-content { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; }\n  .accordion-item.active .accordion-content { max-height: none; }\n  .accordion-content-inner { font-size: 1.4rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #555; padding-bottom: 2rem; }\n  .accordion-content-inner p { margin: 0 0 1rem 0; }\n  .accordion-content-inner ul { margin: 0 0 1rem 0; padding-left: 2rem; }\n  .accordion-content-inner li { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }\n  .accordion-content-inner h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 600; color: #333; margin: 1.5rem 0 0.5rem 0; }\n  .specs-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; }\n  .specs-table th, .specs-table td { border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 0.75rem 1rem; font-size: 1.4rem; text-align: left; }\n  .specs-table th { background-color: #f5f5f5; font-weight: 600; color: #333; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"accordion-header\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-title\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-icon\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Badger Advantage ADV-550 is a rechargeable, 5 lb ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher built for light industrial, commercial, and residential applications where more suppression power is needed than a 2.5 lb unit provides. Rated 3-A:40-B:C, it offers a meaningful step up in Class A, B, and C capability while still keeping a manageable, lightweight profile for quick deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Advantage line is built around a larger neck opening and square thread valve design that allows the valve to be removed and reinstalled quickly during service, cutting downtime and long-term maintenance cost compared to standard valve designs. The unit uses a corrosion-resistant aluminum cylinder with a heavy-duty threaded metal siphon tube, and ships with a wall hanger for fixed mounting. It is fully rechargeable and backed by a 6-year manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eWhy the Advantage 5 lb Steps Up From the 2.5 lb Model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe jump from 1-A:10-B:C to 3-A:40-B:C represents a significant increase in both Class A coverage of ordinary combustibles and Class B suppression capacity for flammable liquid fires, while the unit remains light enough for most users to deploy without difficulty. This makes the ADV-550 the workhorse size for facilities and vehicles where code requirements call for more than the smallest unit but a 10 lb or larger model would be excessive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eThe Advantage Service Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquare Thread Valve:\u003c\/strong\u003e The larger neck opening and square thread design speed up valve removal and reinstallation during required service, leading to shorter technician visits and lower long-term service costs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion-Resistant Aluminum:\u003c\/strong\u003e The painted aluminum cylinder and heavy-duty metal siphon tube resist corrosion and stand up to the vibration of vehicle or marine mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen Propellant:\u003c\/strong\u003e A stored-pressure design using nitrogen as the expellant gas, factory charged to 195 PSI operating pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"accordion-header\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-title\"\u003eApplications and Use Cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-icon\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe ADV-550's 3-A:40-B:C rating makes it suited for moderate hazard environments stepping up from light-duty protection:\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Industrial Facilities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Workshops and small manufacturing spaces where ordinary combustibles and occasional flammable liquid hazards coexist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial Buildings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offices, retail spaces, and similar occupancies where code requires more capacity than a 2.5 lb unit provides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFleet Vehicles and Heavy Equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for trucks and equipment where DOT and USCG approval (with the proper bracket) are required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidential Garages and Workshops:\u003c\/strong\u003e A practical step up for homeowners who want more capacity than an entry-level unit offers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"accordion-header\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-title\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-icon\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable 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         \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDischarge Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 Seconds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEffective Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 to 18 Feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e195 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropellant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrogen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCylinder and Valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40°F to 120°F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-Year Manufacturer Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL Listed, USCG Approved (with bracket), NFPA 10 Compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"accordion-header\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-title\"\u003eCompliance and Safety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-icon\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eTo maintain NFPA 10 compliance, the ADV-550 must follow a standardized maintenance cycle:\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonthly Visual Inspection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verify the pressure gauge is in the green zone and the safety pin and tamper seal are intact. Confirm inspection tags are current.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnnual Professional Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e A certified technician must conduct an examination and verify the chemical's fluidity. The square thread valve speeds up this process during scheduled service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6-Year Internal Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every six years, the agent must be recovered and internal components inspected per NFPA 10.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12-Year Hydrostatic Test:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mandatory to verify the structural integrity of the aluminum cylinder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cbutton class=\"accordion-header\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-title\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"accordion-icon\"\u003e⌄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-content-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eHow does the 5 lb compare to the 2.5 lb Advantage model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe 5 lb ADV-550 carries a 3-A:40-B:C rating compared to 1-A:10-B:C for the 2.5 lb unit, meaning significantly more Class A and Class B suppression capacity. Choose the 5 lb model when code requirements or hazard assessment call for more capacity than the compact 2.5 lb size provides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eIs this unit rechargeable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eYes. The ADV-550 is a fully rechargeable, stored-pressure unit. After any discharge, it can be professionally recharged and returned to service by a certified fire equipment technician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eDoes it come with a mounting bracket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis unit ships with a standard wall hanger. 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