Compact Distress Signal vs Red Handflare
Pyrotechnics & Flares comparison
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The Pains Wessex Compact Distress Signal and Comet Red Handflare are both pyrotechnics & flares products certified to USCG. Key difference: Light Intensity — Compact Distress Signal is 10000 cd vs Red Handflare at 15000 candela.
Specification comparison
Specification
Compact Distress Signal
Red Handflare
Light Intensity
Burn Time
Altitude
Color
Red
Red
Weight
Net Explosive Content
Cartridge Count
Temperature Range
Visibility (day)
Visibility (night)
Ignition Method
UN Number
Hazard Class
Part Number
Length
Dimensions
Diameter
Certification comparison
Certification
Compact Distress Signal
Red Handflare
MED
— Not listed ✓
SOLAS
— Not listed ✓
USCG
✓ ✓
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Data sources
Compact Distress Signal
Data from painswessex.com ·
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