In a message dated 1/5/00 3:16:59 AM, wamckenz_at_gte.net writes: << Chuck Holst suggestion of a Krill light however, is MUCH more appropriate for my night paddles. I just ordered one from the web site below. http://www.extremeglow.com/ >> Nice find Chuck. Should be just the thing for night paddling and fixing the odd flat tire and reading in the tent and just playing catch and hanging from the bow and stern toggles. . . . . . I assume it's too green in color to replace the white light required by the USCG. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 1/1/00 2:29:18 PM Pacific Standard Time, wamckenz_at_gte.net writes: > 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. >snip> > I have now prominently marked the expiration date on my replacements. How did you determine an expiration date? I can't find one on the Cyalumes I have. There is a serial number or date code on them, but no clue how to interpret it. I assume you *are* marking the dates on the foil wrap. Removing the sticks from the foil will guarantee that the light fails before its time. Happy New Thousand Harold *************************************************************************** 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 did not determine the expiration date but instead marked the "purchase" date in permanent marker. If the foil stays intact, I will assume they will last for 2 or 3 years. You are right that they must stay in the wrapper. The light sticks have just been added to our clubs yearly signal devices demonstration at our "Sea Kayak Introduction" weekend course. (This will allow rotation for new ones into the instructors kits.) Chuck Holst suggestion of a Krill light however, is MUCH more appropriate for my night paddles. I just ordered one from the web site below. http://www.extremeglow.com/ Thanks Chuck for the suggestion. > > How did you determine an expiration date? I can't find one on the Cyalumes I > have. There is a serial number or date code on them, but no clue how to > interpret it. > > I assume you *are* marking the dates on the foil wrap. Removing the sticks > from the foil will guarantee that the light fails before its time. > > Happy New Thousand > Harold *************************************************************************** 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. >> See http://www.equipped.com/krill.htm for a more reliable alternative. Chuck Holst *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Hmm...I have 3 or 4 that probably expired in '83 or '84....I oughta check them out! Shawn Ed B wrote: >Just activated a Cyalume that expired 5/90. >Worked fine. >Guess they just don't make things like they used to :-) *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
>> In a message dated 1/5/00 3:16:59 AM, wamckenz_at_gte.net writes: << Chuck Holst suggestion of a Krill light however, is MUCH more appropriate for my night paddles. I just ordered one from the web site below. http://www.extremeglow.com/ >> Nice find Chuck. Should be just the thing for night paddling and fixing the odd flat tire and reading in the tent and just playing catch and hanging from the bow and stern toggles. . . . . . I assume it's too green in color to replace the white light required by the USCG. >> Actually, it was Dana Dickson who found it and showed it to me. I have been thinking about ordering a couple, but haven't gotten around to it yet. By the way, other colors, including white, are available, but are not as bright as the green one. Chuck Holst *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 1/4/00 6:58:07 PM Pacific Standard Time, wamckenz_at_gte.net writes: > I did not determine the expiration date but instead marked the "purchase" > date in permanent marker. If the foil stays intact, I will assume they will > last for 2 or 3 years. You are right that they must stay in the wrapper. > Actually, after putting my "helper" glasses on and getting in better light, I found that the Cyalume Safety-Lights *do* have what appears to be an expiration date incorporated in the serial numbered I mentioned previously. The last digits on the one I am now looking at are: / 5 EX 8/02. I assume this means an August 2002 expiration, or about 3 years. The http://www.omniglow.com/ FAQ states that you can expect a shelf life of 1 to 4 years, depending on the product. Unfortunately, they don't list the shelf life for their various products. And Yes, you must keep them in the undamaged wrapping to assure that they will work. Interestingly, they state that the lightsticks are affected by moisture, not light. Harold *************************************************************************** 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 just ordered a white one.. http://www.extremeglow.com/ >> Nice find Chuck. Should be just the thing for night paddling and fixing the odd flat tire and reading in the tent and just playing catch and hanging from the bow and stern toggles. . . . . . I assume it's too green in color to replace the white light required by the USCG. >> Actually, it was Dana Dickson who found it and showed it to me. I have been thinking about ordering a couple, but haven't gotten around to it yet. By the way, other colors, including white, are available, but are not as bright as the green one. Chuck Holst *************************************************************************** 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/ *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** 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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