DAY & NIGHT MK8 (Combined Red/Orange)

In an emergency or marine distress situation, count on the reliability of Pains Wessex flare kits and hand smoke. A requirement for any boat or ship safety kit, offshore and inshore kits are available, as well as poly bottles and grab bags for safe and convenient storage at muster points and crew areas. The lightweight, Pains Wessex Personal Distress Signals pack contains 9 red aerial flare cartridges and a penjector firing mechanism, all enclosed in a tough, water resistant case. The penjector is fitted with a stainless-steel spring and striker pin. It features a slot for easy loading and unloading of the flare cartridge with the trigger in the safety catch position.

Each cartridge projects its playload to a height of over 40 meters, burns for 5 seconds at a minimum of 10,000 candela and is visible for 5 miles in daylight increasing to 10 miles at night, depending on weather conditions. Operating instructions are on the case.

• > 40 metres (>131\u0092).
• Burning time: 5 seconds.
• Light intensity: 10,000 candela.
• Weight: 160g (5.6oz).
• Dimensions: 180mm x 58mm x 25mm.
• Explosive content: 36g (4g per cartridge).

Manufacturer: Wescom Signal and Rescue UK