Compact Distress Signal vs Linethrower 250

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The Pains Wessex Compact Distress Signal and Comet Linethrower 250 are both pyrotechnics & flares products certified to USCG. Key difference: Weight — Compact Distress Signal is 74 g vs Linethrower 250 at 4.3 kg.

Compact Distress Signal
Linethrower 250

Specification comparison

Specification Compact Distress Signal Linethrower 250
Light Intensity 10000 cd
Burn Time 5 s
Altitude 46 m
Color Red
Weight 74 g 4.3 kg
Net Explosive Content 15 g
Cartridge Count 3
Temperature Range -30 - +65 C -30 to +65 C
Visibility (day) 5 miles
Visibility (night) 10 miles
Ignition Method Penjector system
UN Number UN0312
Hazard Class 1.4G
Part Number 9556660 9160400
Line Length 250 m

Certification comparison

Certification Compact Distress Signal Linethrower 250
MED — Not listed ✓
SOLAS — Not listed ✓
USCG ✓ ✓

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Compact Distress Signal
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Linethrower 250
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