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In-Reply-To: <Chameleon.4.01.2.950424185538.rchrds@rc*.rc*.ip*.po*.co*> > Does anyone have any experience with either the Ikelite SpD-11 or > SpD-AA lights? Perhaps some information on the actual burn time, > reliability, can you run multiple batteries to the same head to > increase burn time? I have been using the 50W version, the one with the flooding reflector, for nearly a year now. Generally I am very pleased with it. The battery pack is kidney shaped and attaches neatly to a cylinder with the supplied stap. The battery is rated at one hour for the 50W lamp, and as it has connectors at both ends you can buy as many battery packs as you have money and space on your cylinders for, using short connecting leads made for the purpose. I have not run the torch down on a dive, but would estimate that one hour is a realistic burn time. Bulbs seem to last 6 months to a year. Good points: Good light output (xenon bulb), adjustable focus on 50W lamp unit, battery pack is light weight and fits onto cylinders neatly, seems to have survived several dives to 93m without problems. Bad points: Standard battery charger takes 20 hours for full recharge, the 'fast charger' is not available for European 230V mains (yet). A friend broke the glass that surrounds the bulb on his torch and had to wait many months (over the winter fortunately) for a replacement. Dave. dwilkins@ci*.co*.co*.uk*
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