Personal Distress Signal vs Linethrower 250

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The Pains Wessex Personal Distress Signal and Comet Linethrower 250 are both pyrotechnics & flares products certified to USCG. Key difference: Weight — Personal Distress Signal is 160 g vs Linethrower 250 at 4.3 kg.

Personal Distress Signal
Linethrower 250

Specification comparison

Specification Personal Distress Signal Linethrower 250
Light Intensity 10000 cd
Burn Time 5 s
Altitude 46 m
Color Red
Weight 160 g 4.3 kg
Net Explosive Content 45 g
Cartridge Count 9
Visibility (day) 5 miles
Visibility (night) 10 miles
Ignition Method Penjector system
UN Number UN0312
Hazard Class 1.4G
Part Number 9556650 9160400
Line Length 250 m
Temperature Range -30 to +65 C

Certification comparison

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

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Personal Distress Signal
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Linethrower 250
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