{"product_id":"buckeye-wet-chemical-6-liter-class-k-fire-extinguisher-50006","title":"Buckeye Wet Chemical 6 Liter Class K Fire Extinguisher - 50006","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 250MB-1 | 2.5 LB ABC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher | 1-A:10-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 250MB-1 is a high-performance, multipurpose fire extinguisher engineered for environments where space is a premium but fire protection cannot be compromised. While many residential models utilize plastic valves and handles that can degrade or leak over time, the Badger 250MB-1 features a machined aluminum valve assembly and plated steel handles. This ensures that the unit remains pressurized and functional in the high-vibration environments of service trucks, small offices, and mechanical closets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eRated 1-A:10-B:C, this unit is a versatile triple-threat defender. It provides the necessary chemical insulation for ordinary combustibles (Class A), rapid knockdown for flammable liquid spills (Class B), and a non-conductive discharge for energized electrical equipment (Class C). With its USCG approval and DOT compliance, the 250MB-1 is the industry standard for vehicle fire safety and small commercial facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eThe Science of Suppression: 90% MAP and the Sintering Effect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. 90% Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP) Concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eNot all ABC dry chemicals are created equal. Many economy brands use a lower percentage of active MAP, supplemented with fillers. Badger utilizes a high-concentration 90% MAP formulation. This ensures a more aggressive chemical interference in the fire's chain reaction, leading to faster knockdown times per pound of agent — a critical metric for commercial fire safety equipment performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Thermal Sintering (Class A Suppression)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWhen discharged onto wood, paper, or trash, the MAP particles undergo a phase change called sintering at approximately 350°F. The powder melts to form a molten, oxygen-excluding crust. This seals the fuel surface and prevents the deep-seated re-flash that often occurs with lower-quality agents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Non-Conductive Dielectric Strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe dry chemical agent is non-conductive, allowing an operator to safely engage fires in live electrical panels or small appliances (Class C) without the risk of an electrical flashover back to the user. This makes it an essential electrical fire extinguisher for server rooms, breakrooms, and retail POS stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eWhy the 250MB-1 is the Fleet Manager's Choice for Compliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMachined Aluminum Valve Integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The valve body is machined from high-grade aluminum. This precision manufacturing prevents slow loss of pressure over time, ensuring the extinguisher is at full operating pressure (195 PSI) when needed most.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Power-to-Weight Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Despite its small 2.5 lb agent capacity, the 10-B rating provides enough power to suppress 10 square feet of a liquid fuel fire — compact enough to fit under a truck seat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainable Serviceability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike disposable extinguishers, the Badger 250MB-1 is a fully serviceable unit. This lowers the total cost of ownership for property managers.\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 Badger 250MB-1 is the primary specified choice for light hazard zones where firefighting equipment must be compact:\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService and Fleet Vehicles:\u003c\/strong\u003e The mandatory choice for work vans and utility trucks where DOT compliance is required but space is limited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall Business and Retail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for mounting near point-of-sale systems where electrical and paper hazards coexist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoats and Marine Environments:\u003c\/strong\u003e USCG approved for use on small watercraft, protecting against fuel and electrical fires in salt-air environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApartment Housing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Providing a high-quality option for individual tenant units to reduce property damage risks from kitchen fires.\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 class=\"specs-table\"\u003e\n        \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBadger Fire Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250MB-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-A:10-B:C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgent Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABC Dry Chemical (90% MAP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL Listed, USCG Approved, DOT Compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e195 PSI\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 and ensure your fleet remains insurance-eligible, the Badger 250MB-1 must follow a strict maintenance protocol:\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 is secured by a tamper seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        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It is rated for Class A (wood and paper), Class B (liquids), and Class C (electrical). It is one of the most common fire extinguishers used for general-purpose protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eHow do I use the PASS method on this unit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003ePull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep from side to side. 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