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product_id: 334787625
title: "ResQFlare Electronic Distress E-Flare and Flag, USCG Approved Replacement for Pyrotechnic Flares - ACR 3966"
brand: "acr"
price: "A$311"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/334787625-resqflare-electronic-distress-e-flare-and-flag-uscg-approved-replacement
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# 20+ hours runtime IP67 waterproof 75 cd brightness ResQFlare Electronic Distress E-Flare and Flag, USCG Approved Replacement for Pyrotechnic Flares - ACR 3966

**Brand:** acr
**Price:** A$311
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚨 Light up your safety game—because when seconds count, visibility wins!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ResQFlare Electronic Distress E-Flare and Flag, USCG Approved Replacement for Pyrotechnic Flares - ACR 3966 by acr
- **How much does it cost?** A$311 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- acr enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted acr brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact, Lightweight & Durable:** Easy to carry and built tough for professional adventurers who demand safety without bulk.
- • **360° High-Visibility SOS Signal:** Be seen from over 6 miles with a powerful LED strobe that flashes the international Morse code for SOS.
- • **Waterproof & Self-Righting Design:** Floats upright automatically—no extra flotation gear needed, ready for any water emergency.
- • **USCG Certified Day & Night Distress Kit:** Includes both a USCG-approved electronic flare and a distress flag, meeting all legal safety requirements.
- • **Long-Lasting Power with User-Replaceable Batteries:** Runs 3x longer than USCG minimum on just two C-cell batteries, ensuring reliability when it counts.

## Overview

The ACR ResQFlare is a USCG-approved electronic distress signal combining a high-intensity 75 candela LED strobe with a certified daytime distress flag. Waterproof and self-righting, it offers 360° visibility over 6 miles and runs for over 20 hours on replaceable C-cell batteries—three times longer than required. Compact and lightweight, it’s the modern, safer alternative to traditional pyrotechnic flares, designed for professionals who prioritize reliable emergency signaling.

## Description

ResQFlare Electronic Distress E-Flare and Flag, USCG Approved Replacement for Pyrotechnic Flares - ACR 3966

## Features

- ResQFlare and included Distress Flag, when carried together, qualify as a replacement for the carriage of USCG pyrotechnic flares (U.S.A. only) | Waterproof (IP67)
- Bright light in all directions (360° visibility) | Light weight and compact in size | Certified under USCG 161.013 as a Nighttime Visual Distress Signal
- Automatically rights itself and floats when in the water (no buoyancy/flotation ring necessary) | Visible over 6 miles | Includes Distress Flag (Certified under USCG 160.072 as Daytime Visual Distress Signal)
- User Replaceable C-Cell Alkaline Batteries (Not Included) | High intensity LED strobe maintains a minimum peak equivalent fixed intensity of 75 cd for 20 hours or greater (room temperature)
- Operational life of 20 hours is over 3 times longer than USCG requirement for maintaining peak equivalent fixed intensity of 75 cd | Durable design

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Colour | High Visibility Yellow |
| Shape | Round |
| Material | Plastic |
| Finish Type | Unfinished |
| Light Source Type | Light Emitting Diode |
| Shade Material | Plastic |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Brand | acr |
| Item Weight | 0.68 Pounds |
| Number of Batteries | 2 C batteries required. |
| Style | compact |
| Voltage | 3 Volts |
| Brightness | 75 candela |
| Bulb Features | High Intensity LED Strobe, Morse Code S-O-S Flash, Long Duration |
| Specification Met | USCG 161.013, USCG 160.072 |
| Number of Light Sources | 1 |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Product Dimensions | 7.6L x 7W x 21H Centimeters |
| Manufacturer | ACR Electronics, Inc. |
| Part Number | 3966 |
| Finish types | Unfinished |
| Specific Uses | personal |
| Special Features | Waterproof |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Wattage | 5 Watts |
| Country of Origin | USA |

## Product Details

- **Colour:** High Visibility Yellow
- **Shape:** Round
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Finish Type:** Unfinished
- **Light Source Type:** Light Emitting Diode

## Images

![ResQFlare Electronic Distress E-Flare and Flag, USCG Approved Replacement for Pyrotechnic Flares - ACR 3966 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Vb+iZgYVL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do I still have to carry Flare on my boat?**
A: Carrying the ResQFlare and Distress Flag allows U.S. boaters to replace traditional pyrotechnic flares on vessels up to 65' on the Great Lakes, within 12 miles of U.S. waters, or on waters with a passage to the sea at least two miles wide.

**Q: What is the operation time?**
A: Operational life of +20 hours at 75 candelas.

**Q: Can its batteries be replaced easily?**
A: Yes, the light requires two C Cell Alkaline Batteries (Not included)

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*Last updated: 2026-02-25*