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From: Phi Le <PLe@Se*.co*>
To: jb179 <jb179@wo*.at*.ne*>, "'Art Greenberg'" <artg@ec*.ne*>
Cc: ajmarve@ba*.ne*, techdiver@aquanaut.com
Subject: RE: strobes was Re: Gear for sale
Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 10:13:57 -0500
Jotron (made in Norway ?), very expensive but bombproof.

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> From: 	Art Greenberg[SMTP:artg@ec*.ne*]
> Sent: 	Saturday, April 17, 1999 11:04 PM
> To: 	jb179
> 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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