Question 1

It is beam visible in day light? If so how long is the throw of light and from how far can it be seen please?

Accepted Answer

Beam is certainly visible in daylight, I have no idea how far. There are various reviews of the flare on youtube which may answer your question. I am a sea kayaker and keep my flare in my buoyancy aid. However in another pocket is my vhf radio. I am sure a parachute flare is visible from much further away but only shines for a short period while the laser flare shines for (?) 9 hours. Also explosive flares go out of date quickly while you just change the Odeo's batteries. I confess I will feel a lot happier when I hear of someone being rescued as a result of using a laser flare!!! I would not trust it on it's own without either PLB or VHF as a primary way of summoning help. Bit long winded hope it helps and hope I have not patronised you- sorry if I have.

Question 2

these 1 time use? or can they be activated and deactivated at will?

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Odeo MK3 is an electronic flare and you can easily replace the battery yourself.

This LED marine flare by Odeo is an alternative to traditional flares. The flare is visible up to at least 3 nautical miles away and will display at a consistent brightness for up to 6 hours. This is a great alternative to traditional flares which will only burn for around 30 seconds.

If using as part of a marine grab bag it's good to know that Odeo MK3 is waterproof up to 50 metres for 30 minutes. It has also been tested in a pressure tank at 100 metres for one hour proving it is ideal for divers.

Question 3

Is this suitable for scuba diving and if so, to what depth? Thank you

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This is from the manufacturers website:-
Is the unit waterproof?
It certainly is, we have tested it officially to IP68 which means it is
totally protected against the ingress of solid objects and has been
submerged in water up to 50 metres for 30 minutes. In addition to this
we have tested the Odeo Flare in our pressure test chamber at
100 meters for one hour, which makes it ideal for use when diving.

Question 4

The product information says that no batteries are supplied, but also that the supplied batteries have a 14 year shelf-life. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

Mine came without any batteries. Each spring I put a new set of Duracell batteries into the flare, and use the old batteries in a torch or other non-safety-critical location. I then know the flare is ready to go if needed. They are standard sized batteries available from B&Q etc.

Product dimensions	27.4L x 4.6W x 2.5H centimetres
Battery description	Lithium-Ion
Brightness	550 Lumen
Item weight	249 g
Mounting type	Wall Mount or Tabletop Mount
Water resistance level	Not Water Resistant
Battery life	6 Hours
Bulb shape size	B11
Specification met	IPX8
Voltage	3.6 Volts
Manufacturer	Danimant
UPC	533637788909 702811550360 604776418276
Model	LED MK3
Item model number	MK3
Manufacturer part number	MK3
Special Features	Waterproof to 50m
Item Weight	249 g

Odeo Flare LED MK3 - SAF0602

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