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Oh yes - I have proper training in flares.
We have a local chandlery who conducts training each year, and our local Power Squadron also holds a flare training night. We also did flare training in the army. I was surprised to hear Ross say that 3 hand held flares is all the US Coast Guard requires. In Canada, a sailboat over 8M in length (but not over 12M) must carry a total of 12 approved flares. They can be Type A, B, C, or D, but not more than 6 of them can be Type D. The statement below is from King County (Seattle area) concerning flares - very interesting methinks - "Flares" "A flare is good for 42 months from the date of manufacture. Their shelf life is limited because the chemicals in the product are exposed to moisture and varying temperatures and as a life-saving device it has to work properly. Just like photographic film or pharmaceuticals, the chemicals can break down over time. Flares more than five years old should not be set off at all as they could misfire and hurt someone."
We have a local chandlery who conducts training each year, and our local Power Squadron also holds a flare training night. We also did flare training in the army. I was surprised to hear Ross say that 3 hand held flares is all the US Coast Guard requires. In Canada, a sailboat over 8M in length (but not over 12M) must carry a total of 12 approved flares. They can be Type A, B, C, or D, but not more than 6 of them can be Type D. The statement below is from King County (Seattle area) concerning flares - very interesting methinks - "Flares" "A flare is good for 42 months from the date of manufacture. Their shelf life is limited because the chemicals in the product are exposed to moisture and varying temperatures and as a life-saving device it has to work properly. Just like photographic film or pharmaceuticals, the chemicals can break down over time. Flares more than five years old should not be set off at all as they could misfire and hurt someone."
Oh yes - I have proper training in flares.
We have a local chandlery who conducts training each year, and our local Power Squadron also holds a flare training night. We also did flare training in the army. I was surprised to hear Ross say that 3 hand held flares is all the US Coast Guard requires. In Canada, a sailboat over 8M in length (but not over 12M) must carry a total of 12 approved flares. They can be Type A, B, C, or D, but not more than 6 of them can be Type D. The statement below is from King County (Seattle area) concerning flares - very interesting methinks - "Flares" "A flare is good for 42 months from the date of manufacture. Their shelf life is limited because the chemicals in the product are exposed to moisture and varying temperatures and as a life-saving device it has to work properly. Just like photographic film or pharmaceuticals, the chemicals can break down over time. Flares more than five years old should not be set off at all as they could misfire and hurt someone."
We have a local chandlery who conducts training each year, and our local Power Squadron also holds a flare training night. We also did flare training in the army. I was surprised to hear Ross say that 3 hand held flares is all the US Coast Guard requires. In Canada, a sailboat over 8M in length (but not over 12M) must carry a total of 12 approved flares. They can be Type A, B, C, or D, but not more than 6 of them can be Type D. The statement below is from King County (Seattle area) concerning flares - very interesting methinks - "Flares" "A flare is good for 42 months from the date of manufacture. Their shelf life is limited because the chemicals in the product are exposed to moisture and varying temperatures and as a life-saving device it has to work properly. Just like photographic film or pharmaceuticals, the chemicals can break down over time. Flares more than five years old should not be set off at all as they could misfire and hurt someone."
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Fred
When I lived in Port Townsend
the unofficial day to shoot of old flares was 4th of July on the shores of the bay. Lots of fun. I never had an old flare fail. I think with the pistol type there is not much danger from an old flare that doesn't burn right. ANother point. Three, or even 12 flares can go pretty quick on a black stormy night when all hell is breaking loose. I save my old flares so I'll have more if I really need them. When that helicopter or Coast Guard cutter finally comes into sight, they don't care if your flares are out of date or not as long as they can find you.
the unofficial day to shoot of old flares was 4th of July on the shores of the bay. Lots of fun. I never had an old flare fail. I think with the pistol type there is not much danger from an old flare that doesn't burn right. ANother point. Three, or even 12 flares can go pretty quick on a black stormy night when all hell is breaking loose. I save my old flares so I'll have more if I really need them. When that helicopter or Coast Guard cutter finally comes into sight, they don't care if your flares are out of date or not as long as they can find you.
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Fred
When I lived in Port Townsend
the unofficial day to shoot of old flares was 4th of July on the shores of the bay. Lots of fun. I never had an old flare fail. I think with the pistol type there is not much danger from an old flare that doesn't burn right. ANother point. Three, or even 12 flares can go pretty quick on a black stormy night when all hell is breaking loose. I save my old flares so I'll have more if I really need them. When that helicopter or Coast Guard cutter finally comes into sight, they don't care if your flares are out of date or not as long as they can find you.
the unofficial day to shoot of old flares was 4th of July on the shores of the bay. Lots of fun. I never had an old flare fail. I think with the pistol type there is not much danger from an old flare that doesn't burn right. ANother point. Three, or even 12 flares can go pretty quick on a black stormy night when all hell is breaking loose. I save my old flares so I'll have more if I really need them. When that helicopter or Coast Guard cutter finally comes into sight, they don't care if your flares are out of date or not as long as they can find you.
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tom
Orion Web Site says Keep
I checked the Orion web site and they sounded pragmatic. They said that their flares are good for at least 42 months. BUT they might not perform as well as they get older. They said keep the expired flares if you want to and to use them first. I store mine in an old ammunition box that is air tight. The flares are supposed to be waterproof.
I checked the Orion web site and they sounded pragmatic. They said that their flares are good for at least 42 months. BUT they might not perform as well as they get older. They said keep the expired flares if you want to and to use them first. I store mine in an old ammunition box that is air tight. The flares are supposed to be waterproof.
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tom
Orion Web Site says Keep
I checked the Orion web site and they sounded pragmatic. They said that their flares are good for at least 42 months. BUT they might not perform as well as they get older. They said keep the expired flares if you want to and to use them first. I store mine in an old ammunition box that is air tight. The flares are supposed to be waterproof.
I checked the Orion web site and they sounded pragmatic. They said that their flares are good for at least 42 months. BUT they might not perform as well as they get older. They said keep the expired flares if you want to and to use them first. I store mine in an old ammunition box that is air tight. The flares are supposed to be waterproof.
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