Linethrower 250 vs Light & Smoke Signal

Distress Signals comparison · 2 products · View all Distress Signals

The Pains Wessex Linethrower 250 and Comet Light & Smoke Signal are both distress signals products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Weight — Linethrower 250 is 4.3 kg vs Light & Smoke Signal at 3.3 kg.

Linethrower 250
Light & Smoke Signal

Specification comparison

Specification Linethrower 250 Light & Smoke Signal
Line Length 250 m
Line Diameter 4 mm
Weight 4.3 kg 3.3 kg
Temperature Range -30 - +65 C 1 to +30 C
Storage Temperature -30 - +75 C
Ignition Method Twist-grip trigger
Part Number 9502000 9181600
Dimensions 375 (H) x 183 (dia) mm
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 Linethrower 250 Light & Smoke Signal
MED ✓ ✓
SOLAS ✓ ✓
USCG ✓ ✓

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Linethrower 250
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Light & Smoke Signal
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