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Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 11:04:54 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)
From: Art Greenberg <artg@ec*.ne*>
To: jb179 <jb179@wo*.at*.ne*>
cc: ajmarve@ba*.ne*, techdiver@aquanaut.com
Subject: Re: strobes was Re: Gear for sale

On Fri, 16 Apr 1999, jb179 wrote:

> All the TEKTITE strobes are build to handle abuse, they will last for a very
> long time.  Additionally, the 300 model will run for over 30 hours on a set
> of batteries. The strobe light is extremely noticeable, and it is certify to
> 1,000 foot depth rating.

The TekTite strobes stink. I have SIX of them, accummulated over time,
because EVERY ONE of them has either flooded or just plain crapped out.
And I've never had any of them past about 150. I have been able to revive
a few of the ones that flooded, but I have come to the conclusion that
doing so is a waste of time - they just flood or die again.

Lest you think mine is an isolated case, I have seen other divers
experience the same problem.

I'm looking for a good, reliable, flood-proof strobe that will hold up to
use as a down-line marker. Anyone have a suggestion based on real-life
experience?

-- 
Art Greenberg
artg@ec*.ne*

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