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LiCell AH500 500ml AVD Lithium Battery Fire Extinguisher
LiCell AH500 500ml AVD Lithium Battery Fire Extinguisher
SKU:AH500
- 500 mlAVD agent volume
- ≤ 50 Whbattery bank reference
- 13 secdischarge time
- 2.0 mdischarge range
Supplemental protection — does not replace the extinguishers you are required to carry.
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- 30-day returns
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LiCELL - AH500 500ml AVD - Lithium Battery Fire Extinguisher
Product Description: The LiCELL AH500 is a portable fire extinguisher containing AVD (Aqueous Vermiculite Dispersion), designed as supplemental protection for lithium battery fire risks in a stainless steel canister that is refillable. It is intended for smaller lithium-ion and lithium-polymer battery fire risk areas, as well as electrical and Class A fire risks. This environmentally friendly extinguisher has no Global Warming Potential (GWP) and is non-toxic to people, animals, and plants.
Lithium battery fires are dangerous due to thermal runaway caused by cell failure from damage, defect, short circuits, overcharging, or overheating. The LiCELL™ extinguishers encapsulate the fire source with a non-flammable oxygen barrier that cools to help address thermal runaway.
Causes of Lithium Battery Failure:
- Physical impact or penetration
- Overheating
- Short circuits
- Internal cell failure
- Manufacturing defects
Lithium batteries are now standard equipment in boats, workshops, warehouses, data centers, tools, e-bikes, and portable power systems.
LiCell AVD Extinguisher Video
Watch a controlled scooter lithium battery fire demonstration showing how quickly these fires can escalate and how LiCell AVD is applied as supplemental protection. For battery rooms, warehouses, workshops, data centers, e-waste facilities, marine systems, and industrial lithium battery risks, compare extinguishers by usable AVD agent volume - not just canister price.
Controlled lithium battery fire demonstration using a LiCell AVD extinguisher. Always evacuate, call emergency services, and only use an extinguisher if it is safe to do so.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are LiCell AVD extinguishers commonly used?
LiCell AVD extinguishers are used as supplemental portable protection for lithium-ion and lithium-polymer battery risks in industrial, commercial, government, marine, and technical environments. Common applications include battery rooms, data centers, UPS battery backup areas, server rooms, e-waste and recycling facilities, warehouses, workshops, aviation and aerospace support areas, forestry and government field operations, lithium battery storage areas, and marine vessels.
Why does AVD agent volume matter?
AVD extinguishers are not all equal. A lower-priced canister may contain less usable AVD agent, reducing practical coverage and requiring additional units. When comparing lithium battery fire extinguishers, review agent volume, extinguisher size, intended application, and total cost of protection.
Is the cheapest lithium battery extinguisher the best value?
Not always. A cheaper unit with less AVD agent may cost less upfront but require more units for the same practical response. For battery rooms, data centers, warehouses, e-waste facilities, workshops, aviation support, government operations, marine vessels, and industrial lithium battery risks, the better measure is cost per usable litre of AVD agent.
Which lithium battery types is LiCell AVD intended for?
LiCell AVD extinguishers are intended for lithium-ion and lithium-polymer battery fire risks, as well as electrical and Class A fires. If you are dealing with lithium-metal batteries, unusual battery chemistries, or a large engineered battery system, consult your fire protection professional, insurer, or authority having jurisdiction.
Is LiCell AVD suitable for LiFePO4, LFP, and lithium-polymer batteries?
LiCell AVD extinguishers are intended for lithium battery fire risks, including lithium-ion and lithium-polymer batteries. LiFePO4, also called lithium iron phosphate or LFP, is a common lithium-ion battery chemistry used in marine batteries, solar storage, RV systems, portable power stations, industrial equipment, and energy storage applications.
LiFePO4/LFP is a lithium-ion chemistry, so it is within LiCell AVD's intended lithium battery coverage. For lithium-metal batteries, unusual chemistries, or large engineered battery systems, ask the battery manufacturer or your fire protection professional.
Can LiCell AVD extinguishers help with thermal runaway?
LiCell AVD is designed to address lithium battery thermal runaway by cooling the fire source and forming a non-flammable barrier when applied as directed. Thermal runaway can be severe, fast-moving, and may involve re-ignition risk, so keep evacuation and emergency response first in any fire plan.
Why do lithium battery fires create environmental and cleanup concerns?
Lithium-ion battery fires can involve extreme heat, toxic smoke, venting gases, re-ignition risk, and contaminated debris. This is especially important for marine vessels, forestry operations, e-waste facilities, warehouses, data centers, and industrial sites where a battery fire can affect people, equipment, air quality, water, soil, or surrounding property.
Are LiCell extinguishers shipped through dangerous-goods shipping channels?
Yes. LiCell extinguishers ship through dangerous-goods shipping channels. Preparation and documentation are required before shipment, which is why these products do not normally ship the same day.
Can LiCell AVD extinguishers be shipped to California?
California has specific requirements for portable fire extinguishers. LiCell AVD extinguishers are sold for supplemental use and California orders can only be processed under limited circumstances. California customers should contact us before ordering.
Are LiCell AVD extinguishers a replacement for required fire extinguishers?
No. LiCell AVD extinguishers should be considered supplemental lithium battery fire protection unless your fire marshal, fire protection engineer, insurer, or authority having jurisdiction confirms otherwise. They should not be treated as a replacement for code-required extinguishers, sprinkler systems, battery-room fire protection, or facility emergency procedures.
Customers Also Buy
Many customers pair this extinguisher with a matching LiCell mounting bracket for secure installation on vessels, walls, vehicles, or equipment racks.
➡ LiCell Mounting Metal Bracket ½ L - designed to fit the AH500 500ml extinguisher
Also available: 1L bracket | 2L bracket | 4L bracket | 6L–9L bracket
SHIPPING STATEMENT
CALIFORNIA ADDRESSES click here BEFORE ordering
Dangerous-goods preparation is required before shipping. Please allow approximately 5–7 business days for preparation before shipment. Transit time begins once the order has been released to the carrier. For larger quantities, international shipments, Alaska, Hawaii, or California addresses, please contact us before ordering.
CALIFORNIA: (see link above)
We currently sell to California customers in six circumstances outlined below:
• Extinguishers used for testing purposes.
• Customers with their own firefighting function/group/department
• Customers with approval from the local fire department or fire marshal
• U.S. Government location (e.g., DOD, USCG, FAA, USDA) located in CA
• Marine vessels temporarily docked in California with a home port and billing address outside CA
• California customers with an order ship-to address outside CA
Please note, if you order these from California we will charge a 5% restocking fee to refund your order (as that is what we are charged)
Shipping & lead times
Shipping & lead times
We're a small team of boaters and we pack orders within 1–5 business days (no weekend or holiday packing). You'll get an email with tracking as soon as a label goes on your box.
Specialty items — fire extinguishers (dangerous goods) and low-stock or built-to-order gear — can take longer; the product description will say so. On a tight timeline or meeting your boat somewhere specific? Contact us and we’ll work out the fastest way to get gear to you.
International orders ship DDU: local duties, taxes, and customs fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Full details in our shipping policy.
Returns & refunds
Returns & refunds
30-day returns from the date of purchase. Items must be unused, in the original packaging with all cables and accessories, with proof of purchase.
Contact us before shipping anything back — we’ll send the return form that must accompany your return. Fire extinguisher and lithium battery items carry a $15 administrative fee on returns.
Read the full refund policy.
Ask a cruiser before you buy
Ask a cruiser before you buy
Everyone here is a current or past cruiser — we’ve docked short-handed, re-rigged at anchor, and chased 12V gremlins too. Not sure this is the right fit for your boat? Send us your question before you order and we’ll give you a straight answer.
- AVD agentaqueous vermiculite dispersion
- Lithium-ion / LiPomanufacturer-stated risk areas
- Class A + electricalper manufacturer literature
- No GWPmanufacturer states non-toxic agent
- Wall mountincluded; other brackets optional
- Supplementalnot a substitute for required units
Published figures across the AH-series
| Model | AVD agent volume | Battery capability reference | Discharge time | Discharge range | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AH500you are here | 500 ml | ≤ 50 Wh | 13 sec | 2.0 m (6.6 ft) | $109.99 |
| AH001 | 1 L | ≤ 100 Wh | 25 sec | 2.0 m (6.6 ft) | $169.99 |
| AH002 | 2 L | ≤ 200 Wh | 50 sec | 2.0 m (6.6 ft) | $249.99 |
| AH004 | 4 L | ≤ 400 Wh | 90 sec | 2.0 m (6.6 ft) | $469.99 |
| AH006 | 6 L | ≤ 600 Wh | 120 sec | 2.0 m (6.6 ft) | $599.99 |
| AH009 | 9 L | ≤ 900 Wh | 180 sec | 2.0 m (6.6 ft) | $799.99 |
Figures above are LiCELL's published manufacturer reference specifications, reproduced for comparison across the range.
LiCELL extinguishers are supplemental protection and do not replace the fire extinguishers your vessel or vehicle is required to carry. Specifications shown are the manufacturer's published figures and are not a representation of suitability for any particular installation. Refer to LiCELL's current datasheets and safety data sheet, and to your local fire authority, surveyor, or insurer for selection, installation, and use.