What do you do with them?

I've always ignited them...and let them burn out.
Usually around the 4th of July....and never near the water.

I'm sure there's a complicated "green" way to do it....I'm just telling you what I do.

Tight lines Bob....

Thanks ... how about fire extinguishers...i couldn't find any exp. date. Is there any?
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I don't know about dates on the fire-extinguisher, I just know (if it has a gauge) it MUST be in the Green.

I've been 'warned' about that twice...different ramps luckily.
Glad you brought this up...I think I need to replace mine....:hee:

Thanks ill check on that. I was so focused on looking for an expired date I didn't notice the gauge on there.
The one in your pic is in the green no?
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Dry chem extinguishes technically good for 6 years. After that need inspection and recharge. Cheaper just to replace
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Yes, the one in the picture is good.

What do you do with them?

I curse quite a bit..... I likely will be due to replace mine again this season. Should be quite a 4th of July if I go with Gilly's idea as I have at least two sealed NIP sets of flares that are expired but likely perfectly good.....

Expired flares and diesel fuel. Use them to light up piles of brush I burn.

Just reading up on West Marine sale before I go check my flares. Replacement interval is 42 months from manufacture date. Be sure to check date when you purchase.

Expired flares and diesel fuel. Use them to light up piles of brush I burn.

Thanks...Ill try that. I do have brush to burn too.
Picked up some new flares on sale at west marine.
My checklist for launching is done. Now watching and waiting on weather..

Or just pick a day and go?
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Different flares have different shelf life, best t check dates on the flares themselves. IIRC my solas flare have a 5 year shelf life.