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07-05-2011, 11:44 PM | #16 |
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Re: Question about dive flashlights
Thanks for all the help, I didn't even think about the manufacturing warranty. I just looked at the site and I think I can send it in, but I think I'm going to get an LED one considering that this one burns through 4 C batteries like crazy. Most likely an intova or the one chaeki mentioned.
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07-06-2011, 01:14 AM | #17 |
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Re: Question about dive flashlights
Thanks for this post. I just found out that my Princeton Tec is broken and need to get a replacement. (is it just me or do the plastic parts in these break rather easily?)
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07-06-2011, 07:11 AM | #18 |
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The plastic parts do break. My local dive shop tends to have extra parts and usually replaces them for free. Princeton has never charged me for a repair though, whether it's in warranty or not.
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07-06-2011, 07:48 AM | #19 |
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I avoid UK (underwater Kinetics) they absolutely do not honor their warranties. I have done battle with the company a few times and went right to the top and was turned down on warranty repairs.
On the other hand, Princeton Tech. has always been great about warranty repairs. Also, the powerful LED dive lights are very nice, the batteies last forever, the bulbs are EXTREMELY tough...
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07-06-2011, 11:03 AM | #20 | |
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With that said get a light that can take rechargeable batteries, the lights that that CR123 look like a HUGE waste of money. Are you looking for a nighttime main light or a daytime hole light? |
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07-06-2011, 11:23 AM | #21 | |
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07-06-2011, 11:23 AM | #22 |
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Re: Question about dive flashlights
I have a UK Light Cannon which is like taking the sun with you on a dive. It eats batteries but the light is great. I have found that it spooks bugs on occasion though.
I found a UK eLed on a dive that had growth on it. I got home cleaned it up, put new batteries in it and it worked. No idea how long it had been underwater but it had obviously been submerged for a while due to the growth and still worked. It's a great testament to how well they hold up. It's bright and it goes through batteries slowly. It's my favorite lobster light now.
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07-06-2011, 11:25 AM | #23 |
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Re: Question about dive flashlights
Watershot Inc. makes really great quality lights and camera equipment. very powerful LED's. The Strykr light is high-end but amazing! so many features and quality is top notch. Their back-up LED lights are awesome too... compact and pretty easy on batteries. bright enough that i have used it as a primary light too.
http://www.watershot.com/led-lighting.html
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07-06-2011, 11:32 AM | #24 | |
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For the record I would also look into the Princeton tec 3-LED 8C light. I think they are a good value. Last edited by Nerka; 07-06-2011 at 12:02 PM. |
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07-06-2011, 01:00 PM | #25 |
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Re: Question about dive flashlights
I used to work at a dive shop and Ikelite told us "if someone brings one back just give em a new one and the shop can return the old one for a replacement in the next shipment" I've replaced mine several times and we've never had a problem. Any Ikelite dealer should be able to replace it.
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07-06-2011, 09:45 PM | #26 | |
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07-06-2011, 10:01 PM | #27 |
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I use the Sporasub flashlite. It is by far the brightest light I have ever seen/used. Its pricey but im glad I bought it.
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07-07-2011, 11:09 AM | #28 | |
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Another note on that flooded light - many times, UK, Ikelite, Pelican, and PrincetonTec are REALLY good about replacing flooded lights. Just call their support number and see what they'll do. I mistakenly bought the non-dive version of the recoil light, then took it diving. It of course flooded. I called to complain, thinking that it was the dive version. They pointed out that it wasn't the "nemo" version and that it wasn't designed to be water proof. However, they sent me a free replacement anyway! Needless to say I immediately ordered the nemo version of the light right after that.
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07-07-2011, 12:28 PM | #29 | |
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I went to the Intova 4.7 and have had zero problems. Brighter, lighter, smaller, and more focused than a similar sized UK halogen. Anodized machined aluminum housing, magnetic switch, and near the same price as a UK. http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/INTT.html?&& narrow-beam not wide angle Take it for what it's worth, off Sebastian we rely heavily on our lights. |
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