How do you mount your light?

MarcLaukien · 23rd April 2008, 18:21

Hi guys,

So far I've always carried my canister lights on the webbing waist belt. I'm thinking about mounting it like a pony-bottle to my rebreather tanks, but before I try this, I would like to ask if others have experience with this configuration, in particular in cave diving. Is there a danger that the lights gets easily damaged, since it's too exposed? Can you still reach the light switch?

Any feedback, including suggestions for different methods, would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Marc

ScubaAl · 23rd April 2008, 20:11

I'm new to rebreather diving (inspiration) and use the Golem G-Snap for my light and drysuit inflation bottle. Works well so far.
Al

***schford*** · 23rd April 2008, 20:25

Waht works really well for me is some bungie on a couple of holes in my back plate and then the cannister put through those.

Switch pointing down then its easy to reach back with my right hand and switch it on and off.

JCdesign97 · 23rd April 2008, 20:35

Hi Marc - hope all is well and you're enjoying the HH.

I have been pondering where to mount a light canister lately also, in anticipation of getting a new LED. One thing to note is that more new models are coming out with the screw-down light head being the on/off switch - hence it no longer matters where you mount the battery canister or whether you can reach it or not. This opens up a lot more options for mounting ... if you still had your Optima you could mount the canister between the tanks and hidden away inside the cover like I'm planning on doing!

Gobfish1 · 23rd April 2008, 20:46

i always ask her name and get her a large drink .. works most times ,,

tibby · 23rd April 2008, 23:58

I've tried a few different configurations and it seems the waistbelt w/switch up mount (right side for me) works best so far. I do the same with suit inflation and can't complain.
What I'd love to be able to do is find a way to mount it on top of the canister between the tanks but no such luck unless I switch to a short, fat canister.
Tibby

***diverklondike*** · 24th April 2008, 00:21

I mount my light and inflation bottle to my backplate on either side... Have been doing this for a number of years without any problems. I don't have any problems reaching the switch on my light.

M

tobinalt · 24th April 2008, 01:09

Marc,

Hope all is well with my shallow diving German friend! Yes, I mount the battery pack with Metal Sub clamps on my O2 bottle and the other side I mount a drysuit inflation bottle either 1 or 3 liter bottle, as I usually have mix in the diluent bottle.

Tobin

PS I might even have pictures somewhere.

KENT TOOLING · 24th April 2008, 08:26

We at Kent Tooling manufacture small pony brackets that are ideal for what you are trying to do the are available in LEFT or RIGHT hand.

I do the same thing mount my canister on the side of my o2 bottle never had a problem turning the switch on and off.

I do not know how to attach a link from my web site to this post just click on to pony brackets and you can see them.

If some one can tell me how to do this i would appreciate it

John

***Beanie*** · 24th April 2008, 09:05

clipped to the side of my back plate under my left arm

you can just about see it: Outlaw Divers , Photos - Rebreathers - Set Ups
will look for better image

Outlaw Divers , Photos - Rebreathers - Inspirations - Purple Beanie

23rd April 2008, 18:21	#1 (permalink)
MarcLaukien Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Optima Other CCR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South East Florida Posts: 169	How do you mount your light? Hi guys, So far I've always carried my canister lights on the webbing waist belt. I'm thinking about mounting it like a pony-bottle to my rebreather tanks, but before I try this, I would like to ask if others have experience with this configuration, in particular in cave diving. Is there a danger that the lights gets easily damaged, since it's too exposed? Can you still reach the light switch? Any feedback, including suggestions for different methods, would be appreciated. Thanks, Marc
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23rd April 2008, 20:11	#2 (permalink)
ScubaAl New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bloomington, Minnesota Posts: 36	Re: How do you mount your light? I'm new to rebreather diving (inspiration) and use the Golem G-Snap for my light and drysuit inflation bottle. Works well so far. Al
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*schford* Despotic Overlord Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,660	Re: How do you mount your light? Waht works really well for me is some bungie on a couple of holes in my back plate and then the cannister put through those. Switch pointing down then its easy to reach back with my right hand and switch it on and off. __________________ Bailout and Kit Management account for Murphy's Law The only bad question is one you did not ask and later wish you had. Use of Rebreather World is subject to the Rebreather World Terms & Conditions of Use
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23rd April 2008, 20:35	#4 (permalink)
JCdesign97 My unit can beat up yours Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA, USA Posts: 350	Re: How do you mount your light? Hi Marc - hope all is well and you're enjoying the HH. I have been pondering where to mount a light canister lately also, in anticipation of getting a new LED. One thing to note is that more new models are coming out with the screw-down light head being the on/off switch - hence it no longer matters where you mount the battery canister or whether you can reach it or not. This opens up a lot more options for mounting ... if you still had your Optima you could mount the canister between the tanks and hidden away inside the cover like I'm planning on doing! __________________ Cheers, John
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Gobfish1 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Manchester UK Posts: 352	Re: How do you mount your light? i always ask her name and get her a large drink .. works most times ,, __________________ Steve G Apparently not the only gay diver in the village http://drinkingliberally.org/blogs/o...nzee-glock.gif http://www.scubatunes.com/audio/vol01/mp3/HiTech.mp3
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23rd April 2008, 23:58	#6 (permalink)
tibby untitled Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 326	Re: How do you mount your light? I've tried a few different configurations and it seems the waistbelt w/switch up mount (right side for me) works best so far. I do the same with suit inflation and can't complain. What I'd love to be able to do is find a way to mount it on top of the canister between the tanks but no such luck unless I switch to a short, fat canister. Tibby __________________ Does the voice of reason change when you add helium to the mix?...hmm
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*diverklondike* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delaware, USA Posts: 1,435	Re: How do you mount your light? I mount my light and inflation bottle to my backplate on either side... Have been doing this for a number of years without any problems. I don't have any problems reaching the switch on my light. M
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24th April 2008, 01:09	#8 (permalink)
tobinalt New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Posts: 10	Re: How do you mount your light? Marc, Hope all is well with my shallow diving German friend! Yes, I mount the battery pack with Metal Sub clamps on my O2 bottle and the other side I mount a drysuit inflation bottle either 1 or 3 liter bottle, as I usually have mix in the diluent bottle. Tobin PS I might even have pictures somewhere.
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24th April 2008, 08:26	#9 (permalink)
KENT TOOLING New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: UK Posts: 49	Re: How do you mount your light? We at Kent Tooling manufacture small pony brackets that are ideal for what you are trying to do the are available in LEFT or RIGHT hand. I do the same thing mount my canister on the side of my o2 bottle never had a problem turning the switch on and off. I do not know how to attach a link from my web site to this post just click on to pony brackets and you can see them. If some one can tell me how to do this i would appreciate it John __________________ John Perrin +44 01227 700015 (Technical Director) KENT TOOLING (Diving Products) www.divingproducts.co.uk Fire & Smoke Damper Manufactures +44 01227 700015 www.tri-prodanpers.co.uk
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*Beanie* Cheif tea maker Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,133	Re: How do you mount your light? clipped to the side of my back plate under my left arm you can just about see it: Outlaw Divers , Photos - Rebreathers - Set Ups will look for better image Outlaw Divers , Photos - Rebreathers - Inspirations - Purple Beanie __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk www.divelife.co.uk
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