flares
#3
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Until they expire - per the date stamped on the side of each one.
#6
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I lit mine off in the street around 4th of July last year. It was pretty cool for a short while - then later I realized that the heat from the flares melted holes in the asphalt. Don't light them off in the street around 4th of July. ...or any day for that matter.
#7
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Also beware, I bought some from Walmart or similar once and they were expired when I removed from the package. Actually, the USCG inspector discovered that during an annual inspection. I always try to view the expiration date before purchasing now.
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#10
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I have actually tried that, and they would not take them. Neither would water patrol. I keep a bunch of old ones on board because they do work much longer than the actual expiry date, or I light them off on the 4th of July.