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To: jpolkko@vi*.hu*.fi*
Subject: Re: Back-up lights, UW-Kinetics
From: "DYER, BILL" <BILL.DYER@mi*.co*.uk*>
Date: Fri, 24 Feb 95 14:58:49

Hi Jouni,

I use two UK Q60s head mounted.  I have owned them for about 3 years (400 dives)
and have never had a leakage problem even on dives to 50m.  However I accept
that the switch/'O' ring arrangement is not the most foolproof design I have
seen.

I do have problems with the bulbs popping every 20 hours or so.  This is
because I object to paying 15 GBP for Alkaline batteries with about 3 hours
burn time.  I have adapted the torches to use NiCds which means a higher
current thro' the bulb due to the batteries' low internal resistence.
The bulbs 12 GBP each, but this is still cheaper than Alkaline batteries.

Does anyone know of a source of NiCd compatible bulbs for Q60s?  Underwater
Kinetics are not interested and act like they have shares in a disposable
battery company.

Bill Dyer
Nuneaton SAC  (SAA #220)
Warwickshire, UK.

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