Handsmoke Mk8A vs SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light

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The Pains Wessex Handsmoke Mk8A and ACR Electronics SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light are both distress signals products certified to USCG.

Handsmoke Mk8A

SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light

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Pains Wessex ·

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SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light

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Specification comparison

Specification	Handsmoke Mk8A	SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
Burn Time	60 s
Smoke Color	Orange
Weight	200 g
Dimensions	243 x 38 mm
Net Explosive Content	66 g
Temperature Range	-30 - +65 C
Storage Temperature	-30 - +75 C
UN Number	UN0507
Hazard Class	1.4S
Part Number	9539300
Light Intensity		>3 cd
Visibility Range		2 nm
Beam Pattern		360 degrees
Battery Life (30C)		>40 hours
Battery Life (-1C)		>24 hours
Battery Type		2x AA Lithium (L91)
Drop Test Height		76 m
Activation Type		Automatic (water-activated)
Material		UV-resistant polycarbonate

Certification comparison

Certification	Handsmoke Mk8A	SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
MED	— Not listed	✓
SOLAS	— Not listed	✓
USCG	✓	✓

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