Happy New Years! I had two that were only seconds out of date (Jan 1 2000). One fired a flare that seemed a little dim, one popped pretty loudly, but the flare did not seem to ignite. Both were made in July 1996. One that expired in 1996 (that I kept in my wallet for emergencies) didn't even try to go off. Lesson: rotate your flares. Any other experimentors out there? Results? *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I was also reminded of the rule of checking expiration dates on my last few night paddles when I decided to demonstrate the visibility of the 6 inch chemical light sticks I carry in my emergency signaling kit. Two tries and two failures. Very embarrassing. The next night paddle I tried and failed 5 more light sticks I had in my miscellaneous gear. They were all over 5 years old. Lesson re-learned. I have now prominently marked the expiration date on my replacements. By the way, they are only $1.15 each at BrightGuy, Inc., Web: www.BrightGuy.com Bill McKenzie -------------- From: "E. Sullivan" <sullivaned_at_pop.mts.kpnw.org> > Happy New Years! > > I had two that were only seconds out of date (Jan 1 2000). > One fired a flare that seemed a little dim, one popped > pretty loudly, but the flare did not seem to ignite. Both > were made in July 1996. One that expired in 1996 (that I > kept in my wallet for emergencies) didn't even try to go > off. Lesson: rotate your flares. > > Any other experimentors out there? Results? *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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