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05-19-2018, 01:21 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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Expired flares
What do you do with them?
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05-19-2018, 01:51 PM
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Callinectes sapidus
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 6,277
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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....
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 ... it finally happened, there are no more secret spots
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05-19-2018, 02:36 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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Thanks ... how about fire extinguishers...i couldn't find any exp. date. Is there any?
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05-19-2018, 06:12 PM
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Callinectes sapidus
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 6,277
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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....  |
... it finally happened, there are no more secret spots
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05-19-2018, 06:59 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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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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05-19-2018, 08:20 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Marshfield, MA
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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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05-19-2018, 09:14 PM
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Callinectes sapidus
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 6,277
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Yes, the one in the picture is good.
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... it finally happened, there are no more secret spots
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05-20-2018, 05:49 AM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,543
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rmarsh
What do you do with them?
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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..... |
“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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05-20-2018, 06:25 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,824
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Expired flares and diesel fuel. Use them to light up piles of brush I burn.
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No boat, back in the suds.  
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05-20-2018, 07:43 AM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
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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.
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“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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05-20-2018, 12:46 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by piemma
Expired flares and diesel fuel. Use them to light up piles of brush I burn.
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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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05-21-2018, 02:49 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Newtown, CT
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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.
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