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On Sat, 1 Apr 2000, Phi Le wrote: > I have a Jotron strobe which has been indestructible for the last 3-4 years > despite having twin sets slammed on top. I bought it in Norway, but someone > on the List found a US source (in Florida) for much less than what I paid > (Al Marvelli, I think ?). Check the archive. I bought one direct form their representative in Texas. As I recall it was about $60. > However, someone on the List bought one, tested u/w and didn't like it since > it floats "vertical" and the anchor lines blocks it from a certain angle. So > if you are anal about how your strobe floats, you might not like it :-) That was me, I think. I posted a detailed evaluation, and one of the comments I made had to do with that. The darned thing almost seemed like it was trying to stay hidden! Its biggest failing IMO, something you guys who dive in clear water would not understand, is it is a WIMP. It just doesn't have the light output that the Tektite does. Nowhere near it. One other problem is the lack of a proper place to connect a bolt snap so it can be put on the harness D-ring. I do not recall seeing any other critiques posted. > But if you want one to last "forever", get a Jotron. I agree, they're well built. The magnetic switch is a nice touch, there is no case penetration anywhere on it other than the well done battery cap. I keep mine in my gear box for use as a backup. I've used it from time to time .... I have managed to keep a couple of Tektite 200s working through an entire season. The trick is to have just the right amount of lubrication on the two O-rings, and to turn it on and off out of the water whenever possible. If you must turn it ON in the water, be careful to turn the head JUST until it turns on. Overtightening WILL flood the thing. And rinse it in fresh water right away, those wimpy O-rings are very easily damaged by salt buildup. -- 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'.
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