Description

The Comet 12-Gauge Twin Star Signal Kit COM-1774KIT is a marine visual distress-signal kit supplied with a 12-gauge signal launcher, 6 Twin Star 12-gauge red aerial flare cartridges, and a hard storage case. This kit is designed for emergency signalling on pleasure craft and non-inspected vessels where approved pyrotechnic distress signals are required or preferred. Each cartridge ejects two red stars into the air for visible emergency signalling during day or night use.

Key Features

• Complete 12-gauge marine flare-signal kit.
• Includes signal launcher, 6 Twin Star 12-gauge flare cartridges, and hardcase.
• Type B multi-star aerial distress-signal style.
• Two red stars are ejected from each cartridge.
• Approximate signal height: 61 m.
• Burn time: approximately 5.5 seconds.
• Light intensity: approximately 10,000 candela.
• Hardcase helps keep launcher and cartridges together for onboard storage.
• Intended for emergency visual distress signalling only.

Intended Use

This kit is intended for onboard marine safety equipment, emergency signalling, and distress-alert use on pleasure craft and suitable non-inspected vessel applications. Type B multi-star flares are used to attract attention by firing bright red aerial stars into the sky, making them useful when signalling to nearby vessels, shore observers, or search-and-rescue responders.

Approval & Expiry Notice

Confirm that the flare type, approval marking, expiry date, and quantity meet the requirements for your vessel size and operating area. In Canada, pyrotechnic distress signals required by regulation expire four years after the date of manufacture, not four years after purchase. Transport Canada guidance also notes that flares should be clearly approved, unexpired, accessible, and stored in a cool, dry location.

When This Product Needs Replacement

Replace this kit or its cartridges when the flares expire, have been used, show moisture damage, have damaged packaging, or no longer meet the required onboard safety-equipment standard. The launcher and case should also be inspected regularly for damage, corrosion, or anything that could affect safe operation.

Use & Storage Notes

Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions before use. Store the kit in a dry, accessible location away from heat, fuel, oil, propane, and other flammable materials. Keep the flare kit protected from moisture and make sure all crew know where it is stored. Pyrotechnic flares are hazardous products and expired flares should be disposed of through approved channels according to local requirements.

Alternate/Superseded Part Numbers

• COM-1774KIT
• CM-1774KIT
• 1774KIT
• 7223230
• Related blister-pack reference: COM-1774KIT1 / CM-1774KIT1
• Related replacement cartridge reference: COM-1774 / CM-1774

Parts Desk Insight

This is the hardcase version of the 12-gauge Twin Star kit, which is helpful because flare cartridges and the launcher stay together in one place. The main thing to check before relying on it onboard is the manufacture date on the flare cartridges, since expired flares will not count toward required safety equipment.

Shipping: Ships same or next day for fast Canada wide shipping.