Mcmurdo 82-962-001a Hydrostatic Release Unit - Marine Safety EquipmentThe Mcmurdo 82-962-001a Hydrostatic Release Unit is a compact and classified non-hazardous device designed to ensure the safety of marine vessels. This Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) Kit is specifically engineered for Category 1 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) known as 'BreaktHRU'.The BreaktHRU HRU Kit stands out from other HRUs in the market due to its unique use of a small pyrotechnic charge. This charge enables EPIRBs to automatically float free when submerged in water < 13 feet, providing a reliable and efficient safety mechanism.Features: Compact design for easy installation and space efficiency Classified as non-hazardous for safe usage Complies with the latest Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) and International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolutions Fits the footprint of existing HRUs, ensuring compatibility with various marine safety systems Service life of two years, offering long-lasting performance and peace of mind Using cutting-edge technology developed exclusively by Mcmurdo, the pyrotechnic charge within the Hydrostatic Release Unit is activated when it comes into contact with water below 13 feet. Once activated, the EPIRB is automatically released, simplifying the safety process.Specifications: Product Type: Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) Compatibility: Category 1 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) Activation Depth: < 13 feet Service Life: 2 years Learn More Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon - Wikipedia Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) - Wikipedia International Maritime Organization (IMO) - Wikipedia