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Post by freezerfiller on Feb 4, 2016 18:54:22 GMT -6
Now's a great time to check you fire extinguishers and flares to make sure they are not out of date or in need of charging for the upcoming season. Hot tip on the flares.... just like eggs or milk, the later expiration dates are usually in the back of the shelf!
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Post by gnrphil on Feb 4, 2016 21:59:18 GMT -6
Yes Sir , I'll get on that right away. Well tomorrow for sure.
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Post by Juan on Feb 5, 2016 7:51:21 GMT -6
That's a coincidence, I had checked mine yesterday.. and another hot tip on the flares: They're a lot cheaper at WalMart than they are at West Marine.
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Post by gnrphil on Feb 5, 2016 8:47:22 GMT -6
I am missing a throw cushion, I had 2 but now have none  |
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Post by miket on Feb 5, 2016 11:21:48 GMT -6
Good tip.
Just checked extinguisher day before yesterday. Bought flares last year. Wal-Mart as stated, best price.
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Post by Juan on Feb 5, 2016 12:10:35 GMT -6
I am missing a throw cushion, I had 2 but now have none Then you're missing two throw cushions and maybe you "threw" them away. rofl |
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Post by 985crabs on Feb 5, 2016 12:40:17 GMT -6
Don't throw those old flares out. They're the best thing going for getting your burn pile started. Fun too.
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Post by gnrphil on Feb 5, 2016 15:46:48 GMT -6
I am missing a throw cushion, I had 2 but now have none Then you're missing two throw cushions and maybe you "threw" them away. rofl Well then actually I'm missing "A" throw cushion as I'm required to have "One", however as I had "Two" I'm also missing "two" throw cushions. Now I'm confused and have forgotten what my point was 021  |
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Post by freezerfiller on Feb 7, 2016 11:01:09 GMT -6
Don't throw those old flares out. They're the best thing going for getting your burn pile started. Fun too. You are right. I keep at least two sets of expired flares on the boat as well as my "in date" ones. Just because they are expired doesn't mean they won't start a fire, or still work if you run out of in date ones.. |
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Post by Juan on Feb 7, 2016 15:19:24 GMT -6
Don't throw those old flares out. They're the best thing going for getting your burn pile started. Fun too. You are right. I keep at least two sets of expired flares on the boat as well as my "in date" ones. Just because they are expired doesn't mean they won't start a fire, or still work if you run out of in date ones.. I kept mine for years after the expiration date and got rid of them last year on the 4th of July.. about half of them made kewl fireworks the other half were duds |
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Post by 985crabs on Feb 8, 2016 8:11:24 GMT -6
I've got some expired parachute flares. How does one dispose of something that is supposed to shoot up 300 meters and burn at 30,000 candle power? I'd hate to just pass that on to some unwitting garbageman. I'd love to launch them on July 4th, but I'd be afraid I'd set the woods on fire (not my woods). I'd even thought of taking them out to sea and shooting them off there. How big a fine would I get if the Coast Guard helicopter showed up?
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Post by gnrphil on Feb 8, 2016 9:00:28 GMT -6
I've got some expired parachute flares. How does one dispose of something that is supposed to shoot up 300 meters and burn at 30,000 candle power? I'd hate to just pass that on to some unwitting garbageman. I'd love to launch them on July 4th, but I'd be afraid I'd set the woods on fire (not my woods). I'd even thought of taking them out to sea and shooting them off there. How big a fine would I get if the Coast Guard helicopter showed up? You should disassemble it and remove the parachute, then reassemble. Makes a great anti personnel rocket flare  . OR shoot them with the parachute and pull out the 12 gauge, you get the idea 2gunsfiring_v1 |
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Post by AHHHH-Spray on Feb 8, 2016 13:35:38 GMT -6
Here are some suggestions for disposing of flares from a Boat US article all about flares: What to Do With Expired Flares? Unfortunately there is no easy answer to this question. Flares cannot be recycled, and special care should be taken with their disposal. Throwing flares in your household trash can pose a danger for handlers and can pollute ground water. Setting off old flares can result in false distress reports and may result in fines and penalties. To dispose of expired flares there are few options: -Contact your local public works or sanitation department - some might have house hold hazardous waste days or special drop off sites. You can find waste facilities near you that handle hazardous waste at www.earth911.com-Contact your local police or fire department - it is important to contact them by phone first as they might want to prearrange pickup or delivery. -Check with your local boating retailer for the best method of disposal in the local area. -Check with a local boating education groups such as the Power Squadron or Coast Guard Auxiliary. They often use old flares for demonstration purposes. Here's a link to the full article: boatus.org/findings/45/ |
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Post by freezerfiller on Feb 8, 2016 17:25:14 GMT -6
Great Info Ahhhh-spray! I was going to add that you can offer them to your local FD, PD, or Scout troop, etc. or anyone who trains for emergency situations. They will call the local authorities prior to the training to make sure the rescue squad isn't dispatched once they go off. Less people notice that stuff on the 4th, which is another reason you will not find me out on the water on the 4th.
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Post by freezerfiller on Feb 8, 2016 17:27:00 GMT -6
I've got some expired parachute flares. How does one dispose of something that is supposed to shoot up 300 meters and burn at 30,000 candle power? I'd hate to just pass that on to some unwitting garbageman. I'd love to launch them on July 4th, but I'd be afraid I'd set the woods on fire (not my woods). I'd even thought of taking them out to sea and shooting them off there. How big a fine would I get if the Coast Guard helicopter showed up? Definitely don't shoot them off at sea unless you are in distress. Surely it will rain on the 4th or New years. |
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Post by freezerfiller on Feb 8, 2016 17:38:46 GMT -6
I am missing a throw cushion, I had 2 but now have none On my boat I store my throwable in between the console and the 94qt cooler just in front of it. There is just enough room and it's easily reachable and has never blown out. Your boat may vary.. |
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Post by gnrphil on Feb 8, 2016 17:48:54 GMT -6
I am missing a throw cushion, I had 2 but now have none On my boat I store my throwable in between the console and the 94qt cooler just in front of it. There is just enough room and it's easily reachable and has never blown out. Your boat may vary.. Mine has the built in storage in front of the consul, I had them under the T Top with the pfd's. We lost one somewhere in the gulf stream and the other who knows when. |
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Post by freezerfiller on Feb 8, 2016 18:37:53 GMT -6
Just as long as you didn't have people attached. |
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Post by gtightline on Feb 8, 2016 19:13:11 GMT -6
Are those the same type of flares we used in the military? You guys that are prior military know the ones...they will turn night into day. I think I would hold onto those...You never know when you might need a clear field of fire...hahaha
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Post by gnrphil on Feb 8, 2016 19:15:45 GMT -6
Just as long as you didn't have people attached. No we were all accounted for on arrival |
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. OR shoot them with the parachute and pull out the 12 gauge, you get the idea 2gunsfiring_v1 
