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Buckeye 50000 Stainless Steel Water Pressurized Hand Held Fire Extinguisher

Buckeye 50000 2.5 Gallon Stainless Steel Water Pressurized Hand Held Fire Extinguisher

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Buckeye 50000 Stainless Steel Water Pressurized Hand Held Fire Extinguisher
The Buckeye Water Fire Extinguisher provides effective and economical protection for Class A common combustible hazards. The Water extinguisher uses plain water as its extinguishing agent and can be pressurized with air (or an inert gas such as nitrogen). With a Schrader valve incorporated into the valve assembly, recharging the unit quick, simple, and cost effective. The extinguisher is manufactured, tested, and Listed to ANSI/UL 626 and ANSI/UL 711 Standards. Typical Uses: For common combustible fires (fires fueled by wood, paper, cloth, etc.) in offices, classrooms, churches, hotel/motel assembly halls and guest areas.

Pressurized Water 2.5 gal. Fire Extinguisher - Class A - Buckeye easily mounts for access and safety in any commercial space. Protect occupants from all wood, paper, or textile flammable hazards.

  • Class A fires
  • Units shipped empty
  • Stainless steel cylinder
  • Rugged stainless steel discharge lever
  • Visual pressure gauge
  • Heavy-duty, brass, chrome-plated valve body
  • Replaceable molded valve stem seal
  • UL labeled chemical engine hose
  • Overall height: 24-½”
  • Overall width: 9”
  • UL rated: 2A

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Product Specs

Bracket:
Wall
Mounting Location:
Wall
For Fire Type:
Common Combustibles
Pressure Type:
Stored
Maximum Discharge Distance:
8 ft
Includes Hose:
Mount Bracket
Extinguisher Type:
Rechargeable Stored Pressure
Container Type:
Cylinder
Cylinder Material:
Stainless Steel
Extinguisher Style:
Handheld
Agent Capacity:
2.5 gallons
UL Rating:
2A
Overall width:
9"
Cylinder Diameter:
7"
Extinguisher Class:
A
Extinguishing Agent:
Water
Maximum Operating Pressure:
100 psi
For Location:
Indoor; Outdoor
Valve Material:
Brass
Product Group:
Fire Extinguisher
Product Subgroup:
Fire Extinguisher
Product Type:
Water Fire Extinguisher
Product Details:
Water
Department:
Safety
Product Height:
24-½"
Product Material:
Stainless Steel
Product Width:
14"

Buckeye 50000 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can the Buckeye 50000 water fire extinguisher be used on an electrical fire or a kitchen grease fire?
No. The Buckeye 50000 is a Class A only extinguisher, charged with plain water, so it is rated for common combustibles like wood, paper, cloth and textiles. Water conducts electricity and will spread burning cooking oil, so it must not be used on energized electrical equipment or on grease. Facilities that need those hazards covered pair this unit with a separate extinguisher rated for the class in question.
2) Does the Buckeye 50000 arrive filled and ready to hang, or does it need to be charged first?
Units ship empty. The 2.5 gallon stainless cylinder has to be filled with water and pressurized with air (or an inert gas such as nitrogen) before it goes on the wall. A Schrader valve is built into the valve assembly, so filling and later recharging is done in house or by any extinguisher service without special tooling. Budget for that first charge when you order.
3) What UL rating does the Buckeye 50000 2.5 gallon water extinguisher carry, and what does a 2A rating cover?
It carries a 2A UL rating and is manufactured, tested and Listed to ANSI/UL 626 and ANSI/UL 711. The A number is the measure of Class A firefighting capability used when a facility calculates how many extinguishers an area needs and how far apart they can sit, so a code official or fire marshal reviewing your placement plan is looking for exactly that figure.
4) How far can you stand back from the fire with the Buckeye 50000, and how long is the stream good for?
Maximum discharge distance is 8 feet. That is close work, so the operator is inside the room with the fire, which is why water units of this size are specified for offices, classrooms, churches and hotel guest areas where the expected fire is small and someone can approach it. The hose is a UL labeled chemical engine hose and the discharge lever is stainless steel.
5) Is a wall bracket included with the Buckeye 50000, or does that have to be ordered separately?
A wall mount bracket comes with the extinguisher. The unit is designed for wall mounting rather than floor or vehicle mounting, so the only thing you supply is the anchors suited to your substrate, whether that is drywall with toggles, masonry, or a stud.
6) Can a 2.5 gallon water extinguisher be mounted outdoors or in an unheated space?
The 50000 is listed for both indoor and outdoor locations. The practical limit is freezing: it is charged with plain water, so in any space that drops below freezing the agent will freeze and the unit will not perform. For unheated warehouses, loading docks or exterior walls in cold climates, either keep it in a tempered space or specify a different agent.
7) Is the Buckeye 50000 rechargeable, or is it a disposable extinguisher?
It is a rechargeable stored pressure unit, not a throwaway. Stored pressure means the propellant sits in the cylinder with the water and a visual gauge shows the charge at a glance during monthly checks. Maximum operating pressure is 100 psi. Because the agent is only water and the Schrader valve accepts a standard air chuck, recharging after a discharge or a hydro test costs little compared with replacing a sealed unit, which is why it suits facilities standardizing across many openings.
8) Why choose a stainless steel water extinguisher instead of a painted steel dry chemical unit?
Two reasons drive the choice. The cylinder and discharge lever are stainless steel and the valve body is chrome plated brass, so the unit holds up in damp or corrosive air and looks right in a lobby or guest corridor where a painted red unit reads as industrial. The second is cleanup: water leaves no residue, while dry chemical coats a room and has to be vacuumed and wiped off equipment. Where the hazard is genuinely only Class A, that difference matters to a property manager.
9) Can the valve stem seal on a Buckeye water extinguisher be serviced, or is a leaking valve a scrap unit?
The molded valve stem seal is replaceable, so a unit that will not hold pressure at the stem is a service item rather than a replacement. That, plus the Schrader recharge valve and the visual gauge, is what keeps a 2.5 gallon water unit in a maintenance rotation for years instead of being cycled out.
10) How many 2.5 gallon water extinguishers do I need for a school or office floor?
Placement is driven by the A rating rather than the gallon count, and this unit is rated 2A. Count the Class A hazard area on the floor plan and lay out travel distance so occupants reach a unit without crossing the fire, then confirm against the requirement your jurisdiction enforces for the occupancy type. Because it ships empty, order the charging service alongside so the units are in service the day they hang.
How fast can I get the Buckeye 50000 delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the Buckeye 50000 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Buckeye 50000 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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