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RAL · 23rd March 2008, 11:50

Quote: (Originally Posted by Tim Franks)

Thanks everyone. Michael, either I wasn't clear or you misunderstood. I do appreciate the importance of a quality back up - hence this post. What I was trying to say about the expensive LED versions is that the main advantage appears to be a long battery life. I just feel that this would lead users into not changing batteries as frequently as they perhaps ought. My back ups are tested pre dive, turned off and left off. I then replace batteries frequently. What I'm after is something which I know has been tested and works. I thought the salvo RAT looked good, with two 'o' rings but now I can only get the LED version - it looks extra expensive especially compaired with the Scout which I can still buy with a normal halogen bulb.

While the extra burn time of LEDs is great the most important advantage IMO is they are almost bullet proof. Turn on your halogen light & bump it, there is a good chance you will break the bulb, on a hid just look at it crossly. With a LED light you could turn it on & beat the housing to death, those little LEDs will still work as long as they have juice. There is a reason everyone is going to them. Get a LED light you will be pleased. The main problem is deciding which one, there are more good ones coming out regularly, with falling prices on the high end stuff.

RAL

23rd March 2008, 11:50	#9 (permalink)
RAL Longbottom Time Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Florida Posts: 386	Re: Back Up Torch Quote: (Originally Posted by Tim Franks) Thanks everyone. Michael, either I wasn't clear or you misunderstood. I do appreciate the importance of a quality back up - hence this post. What I was trying to say about the expensive LED versions is that the main advantage appears to be a long battery life. I just feel that this would lead users into not changing batteries as frequently as they perhaps ought. My back ups are tested pre dive, turned off and left off. I then replace batteries frequently. What I'm after is something which I know has been tested and works. I thought the salvo RAT looked good, with two 'o' rings but now I can only get the LED version - it looks extra expensive especially compaired with the Scout which I can still buy with a normal halogen bulb. While the extra burn time of LEDs is great the most important advantage IMO is they are almost bullet proof. Turn on your halogen light & bump it, there is a good chance you will break the bulb, on a hid just look at it crossly. With a LED light you could turn it on & beat the housing to death, those little LEDs will still work as long as they have juice. There is a reason everyone is going to them. Get a LED light you will be pleased. The main problem is deciding which one, there are more good ones coming out regularly, with falling prices on the high end stuff. RAL __________________ The sea does not care about you.
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