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From: <ajmarve@ba*.ne*>
Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 14:22:49 -0400
To: Phi Le <PLe@Se*.co*>
CC: jb179 <jb179@wo*.at*.ne*>, "'Art Greenberg'" <artg@ec*.ne*>,
     techdiver@aquanaut.com
Subject: Re: strobes was Re: Gear for sale
there is also a good site at www.gps.co.uk/htmfiles/surveqip/aq4light.htm

later,

al marvelli

Phi Le wrote:

> 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*
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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