A Quick Guide to Flares
They are two class of Flares - Pyrotechnic & the newer Laser Rescue Flare. You will find a information on both classes below:

IKAROS Handheld flare, red
For short-range distress signaling on ships, lifeboats and life rafts. Also the best pinpoint signal for pleasure craft.
IKAROS Handheld flare, white
A warn-off signal for use by vessels and pleasure craft.
IKAROS Handheld flare, smoke
Designed for daylight distress. Recommened at least two is carried for inshore/coastal use.
| Specification | |||
| Handheld Flare | Red | White | Orange smoke |
| Light intensity: | 15,000 cd | 10,000 cd | |
| Burning time: | >60 s | >60 s | >60 s |
| Dimensions: | 243x30 mm | 243x30 mm | 243x30 mm |
| Weight: | 235 g | 235 g | 200 g |
| Ref. No.: | 34 15 00 | 34 16 00 | 34 17 00 |
IKAROS Day & night distress signal
Designed for day and night distress. Fully Waterproof idea for carrying in Life Jacket.
| Day & night distress signal | |||
| Light intensity: | 10,000 cd | ||
| Burning time: | >15 s | ||
| Smoke time: | >15 s | ||
| Dimensions: | 135x42 mm | ||
| Weight: | 190 g |
IKAROS Rockets
For long range distress signaling on ships, lifeboats and life rafts. The best signal in offshore kits for pleasure craft.
| Specification | ||
| Red | White | |
| Flare ejection height: | 350 m | 350 m |
| Light intensity: | 30,000 cd | 100,000 cd |
| Burning time: | >40 s | >30 s |
| Dimensions: | 277x47 mm | 277x47 mm |
| Weight: | 345 g | 350 g |
For daylight distress signaling purposes on ships, lifeboats and life rafts.
| Specification | |
| Smoke duration time: | >3 min |
| Dimensions: | 95x101 mm |
| Weight: | 510 g |
| Ref. No.: | 34 21 30 |
Flares in Action
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Red Hand Flares - Demonstration of one being Fired |
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| Orange Hand Smoke Demonstration of one being Fired | |
| Day/Night Signal Flare - Fully Waterproof | |
| RED Parachute Rocket - Demonstration of one being Fired | |
Orange Smoke Buoyant Demonstration of one being Fired |
To purchase these at good Prices please contact SPRmarine on 0800 197 9522 or buy online www.sprmarine.co.uk
LASER RESCUE FLARES - NON-PYROTECHNIC
These up-to-the-minute devices offer a simple and effective way of pinpointing your position to a rescue ship or airplane searching for you. The laser "torch" emits a fan-shaped beam which is pointed at the target and moved slowly back and forth across it. The rescue crew will see a flashing red light which they will be able to home in on. Rescue Laser flares and lights have a number of advantages over pyrotechnic flares for guiding rescuers to the casualty:
There are 3 types available: |
Rescue Laser Flare at Night. |
RESCUE LASER FLARE MAGNUM (Red)
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£79.99 inc VAT
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£69.99 inc VAT Available from Rescue-Flares.co.uk |
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