I used to get chemical flares that were decently bright and would glow for a
long time. Pretty bright for 7-8 hours and a dim glow (in the dark) after
18-20 hours.

Now all the ones I get seem awfully dim, and they are DEAD at 7-9 hours.

You guys know a source for good ones?

"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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I used to get chemical flares that were decently bright and would glow for
a long time. Pretty bright for 7-8 hours and a dim glow (in the dark)
after 18-20 hours.

Now all the ones I get seem awfully dim, and they are DEAD at 7-9 hours.

You guys know a source for good ones?

If you take more ecstasy, they glow brighter. Or so a friend told me.
Yeah, I have noticed a difference in them, but can't make any real
suggestions, as I see them as a waste of money, except, perhaps as a safe
emergency device. Is there any rating system on them? Have to look next
time I see them.

Steve

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"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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I used to get chemical flares that were decently bright and would glow for
a long time. Pretty bright for 7-8 hours and a dim glow (in the dark)
after 18-20 hours.

Now all the ones I get seem awfully dim, and they are DEAD at 7-9 hours.

You guys know a source for good ones?

If you take more ecstasy, they glow brighter. Or so a friend told me.
Yeah, I have noticed a difference in them, but can't make any real
suggestions, as I see them as a waste of money, except, perhaps as a safe
emergency device. Is there any rating system on them? Have to look next
time I see them.

Steve

I use them as markers when exploring shallow brushy backwaters. One place I
like to fish I have literally gone right by the "ramp" in the dark.
Alternatively one of those little blinkey LED lights with a whistle will
last longer, but it draws to much attention even if its out of the line of
site from the bank.

Bob La Londe wrote:
"Steve B" wrote in message
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"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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I used to get chemical flares that were decently bright and would glow for
a long time. Pretty bright for 7-8 hours and a dim glow (in the dark)
after 18-20 hours.

Now all the ones I get seem awfully dim, and they are DEAD at 7-9 hours.

You guys know a source for good ones?
If you take more ecstasy, they glow brighter. Or so a friend told me.
Yeah, I have noticed a difference in them, but can't make any real
suggestions, as I see them as a waste of money, except, perhaps as a safe
emergency device. Is there any rating system on them? Have to look next
time I see them.

Steve

I use them as markers when exploring shallow brushy backwaters. One place I
like to fish I have literally gone right by the "ramp" in the dark.
Alternatively one of those little blinkey LED lights with a whistle will
last longer, but it draws to much attention even if its out of the line of
site from the bank.


Snaplight 6" OR Ameriglo 6" Both are very good.
(Snaplights are Cyalumes industrial brand, not full mil-spec, Ameriglo
sells only mil-spec grade)

http://cyalume.com/amazon.php is there store

http://www.ameriglo.net/lighting They currently have orange 6" on sale
for .60 ea.

I carry them for use in areas where we have gas/fuel leaks. Personally I
think the Ameriglo are better and seem to tolerate temperatures better.

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Steve W.

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Bob La Londe wrote:
"Steve B" wrote in message
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"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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I used to get chemical flares that were decently bright and would glow
for a long time. Pretty bright for 7-8 hours and a dim glow (in the
dark) after 18-20 hours.

Now all the ones I get seem awfully dim, and they are DEAD at 7-9
hours.

You guys know a source for good ones?
If you take more ecstasy, they glow brighter. Or so a friend told me.
Yeah, I have noticed a difference in them, but can't make any real
suggestions, as I see them as a waste of money, except, perhaps as a
safe emergency device. Is there any rating system on them? Have to
look next time I see them.

Steve

I use them as markers when exploring shallow brushy backwaters. One
place I like to fish I have literally gone right by the "ramp" in the
dark. Alternatively one of those little blinkey LED lights with a whistle
will last longer, but it draws to much attention even if its out of the
line of site from the bank.


Snaplight 6" OR Ameriglo 6" Both are very good.
(Snaplights are Cyalumes industrial brand, not full mil-spec, Ameriglo
sells only mil-spec grade)

http://cyalume.com/amazon.php is there store

http://www.ameriglo.net/lighting They currently have orange 6" on sale
for .60 ea.

I carry them for use in areas where we have gas/fuel leaks. Personally I
think the Ameriglo are better and seem to tolerate temperatures better.

Thanks. I ordered a few, and now I'll see how they do.