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Jotron (made in Norway ?), very expensive but bombproof. > ---------- > 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* > > > > > > > > -- > Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. > Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'. > -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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