Day and Night Mk8 vs SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
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The Pains Wessex Day and Night Mk8 and ACR Electronics SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light are both distress signals products certified to USCG.
SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
Specification comparison
| Specification |
Day and Night Mk8 |
SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light |
| Burn Time |
20 s |
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| Smoke Color |
Orange |
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| Flare Color |
Red |
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| Weight |
170 g |
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| Dimensions |
190 x 30 mm |
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| Net Explosive Content |
45 g |
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| Ignition Method |
Top pull-wire igniter with 2-second safety delay |
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| UN Number |
UN0191 |
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| Hazard Class |
1.4G |
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| Part Number |
9559700 |
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| Light Intensity |
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>3 cd |
| Visibility Range |
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2 nm |
| Beam Pattern |
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360 degrees |
| Battery Life (30C) |
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>40 hours |
| Battery Life (-1C) |
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>24 hours |
| Battery Type |
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2x AA Lithium (L91) |
| Drop Test Height |
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76 m |
| Activation Type |
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Automatic (water-activated) |
| Material |
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UV-resistant polycarbonate |
Certification comparison
| Certification |
Day and Night Mk8 |
SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light |
| MED |
— Not listed |
✓ |
| SOLAS |
— Not listed |
✓ |
| USCG |
✓ |
✓ |
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