Buckeye 2.5 Gallon Water Fire Extinguisher 2-A

Water remains the most effective extinguishing agent for Class A combustibles — wood, paper, cardboard, textiles, lumber, and most plastics. Buckeye Fire Equipment makes this 2.5 gallon stored-pressure water extinguisher rated 2-A, with a stainless steel cylinder, plated brass valve, and 30 to 40 foot effective range. Tested and rated under the UL 711 fire-test methodology.

Where water shines is occupancies with a heavy Class A fuel load and minimal Class B/C hazards: schools, paper-product warehouses, lumber yards, recycling facilities, libraries, museums, and cardboard storage. NFPA 10 portable extinguisher requirements specify Class A protection within 75 feet of any occupied area in light-hazard occupancies — a 2.5 gallon water unit covers the spec at the lowest cost per square foot of any Class-A-rated portable. OSHA 29 CFR §1910.157 workplace extinguisher distribution rules apply in parallel for employer-provided units. For occupancy-specific guidance, see our industry-specific fire safety reference covering schools, healthcare, manufacturing, and warehouse patterns.

Never use water on energized electrical equipment, flammable liquids, or cooking-oil fires. Water shorts circuits, splatters burning fuel, and clumps with hot oils. For mixed-hazard occupancies, pair this unit with a Class B/C or ABC extinguisher at the appropriate travel distance. For occupancies with cooking equipment, see our Class K wet chemical extinguisher line.

Operating temperature range of +40°F to +120°F (water freezes — do not install in unheated spaces without antifreeze charge). Wall hook included.