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The strobe I use is from "ACR" and has "Ft. Lauderdale, FL" on it.
Two AA batteries are needed to power the strobe on one end or the
flashlight bulb on the other. The o-rings on both ends are on the
case below the threads. The cap screws on and passes over the o-ring
to compress a gasket-like flat rubber ring. I don't think much of the
compression seal, but the sliding seal on the other o-ring works good
because you never twist the caps underwater, only when you change
batteries.
I don't take it on all dives, but it has never leaked. I think it
must have been down to 150 with me. I think it is rated for 100
meters. The magnetic switch that rotates around the light works so-so
with thick gloves on. In general, I like it for the price and
functionality 'cause I always have a small light for trouble shooting
when I'm diving and a strobe if I get in trouble. If you have some
older AA batteries from a remote control or something, its good to put
them in this strobe, 'cause it will use them up flashing slower as the
battery voltage/current drops. I got my last one at a marine store
near Crystal River for about $25.
Negatives: The strobe tube will fail if the light is dropped/hit hard
enough. Also, the plastic caps tend to crack easily when dropped
making it leak. For this reason, I don't let anyone other than myself
use the light on the surface. I've got enough "damp-proof" Ike lights
and accident strobes. I'm thinking of putting some sort of rubber or
neoprene shock guard over the ends of the strobe.
The other thing is that having several strobes going off in your face
is not fun when you're diving in a dark environment where you might
want your night vision to catch faint outlines or nice silhouettes.
Marking an anchor line is a good use and turning them on if you get
separated/lost is a help.
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Dive Rite Light:
An improvement I saw at TEK that caught my eye over the AUL lights
were a solid core power cord. Also, the screw on lid is a welcome
improvement from the clamps. The D.R. rep. told me that they found EO
terminals that they can put on their cord for a cheaper over-all EO
setup. The advantages of not getting a cord leak or transmitting
water between parts of the light is significant in my opinion. Add a
cheaper EO functionality, and I think they will sell a significant
amount of cords if not the entire light! They also had a better
connection/strain relief into the battery canister and maybe the light
head too from what I understood.
Does anyone know where I could find my own solid core power cord and
terminals? They said theirs was coming from Germany... I have a few
applications that I'd rather use them than standard wire. I take it
that a solid cord is not readily available??? Can anyone help me out?
Thanks--DD
David Drake EDS/SATURN Infrastructure 8-320-4190 on GMnet
Spring Hill, TN USA Internet: saturn.ddrake05@gm*.co*
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