Lifesmoke Mk9 vs Light & Smoke Signal

Distress Signals comparison · 2 products · View all Distress Signals

The Pains Wessex Lifesmoke Mk9 and Comet Light & Smoke Signal are both distress signals products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Weight — Lifesmoke Mk9 is 365 g vs Light & Smoke Signal at 3.3 kg.

Lifesmoke Mk9
Light & Smoke Signal

Specification comparison

Specification Lifesmoke Mk9 Light & Smoke Signal
Burn Time 180 s
Smoke Color Orange
Weight 365 g 3.3 kg
Dimensions 114 x 82 mm 375 (H) x 183 (dia) mm
Net Explosive Content 237 g
Temperature Range -1 - +30 C 1 to +30 C
Storage Temperature -30 - +75 C
Ignition Method Top percussion igniter with 2-second safety delay
UN Number UN0507
Hazard Class 1.4S
Part Number 9537000 9181600
Smoke Duration 15 min
Light Duration 15 hours (minimum)
Light Intensity 2 candela
Color Orange smoke
Attachment Line Length 4 m
Compatible Lifebuoy Weight 4.0 kg

Certification comparison

Certification Lifesmoke Mk9 Light & Smoke Signal
MED ✓ ✓
SOLAS ✓ ✓
USCG ✓ ✓

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Lifesmoke Mk9
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Light & Smoke Signal
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