Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch

**DeepBlueInnovation** · 27th June 2008, 05:29

I have just had a Dive Rite LED 500 delivered - I will take it for a dive in the next couple of days. Above water the light seems nice and bright. I compared it side by side with my Solus SU2500 so it wasn't exactly a fair comparison, however it seems more focused than the Solus and doesn't have as much of a "White" light. It weighs next to nothing. I am looking forward to getting it wet. A dive buddy recently purchased a Dive Rite 10w HID so that will be a better comparison.

If anyone has a good suggestion for mounting the light on my wrist it would be great as the head is to big for a standard soft goodman mount.

Cheers,

Ben.

Dive!Dive! · 27th June 2008, 07:40

Mbsub CAVE LED
I've had mine about a month an am delighted with it. It has a 16watt ostar led which is much brighter than the 10w HID it replaced and a tiny Li-Ion battery pack which burns for 9 hours. It has the switch on the head (big plus for can placement) and you can also use a smaller hand held battery
for travel. The only downside is that it comes in a lovely anodised black, which does scratch in 'normal' diving use.
Steve

jiseson · 27th June 2008, 12:32

Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike)

I have been divng a Salvo 21w LED for a couple months now and am very happy with it...

do u find that it projects the light as well as a HID- led's always seem so bright to look at but for some reason the beam just does n't project?

jont · 28th June 2008, 17:44

Quote: (Originally Posted by Jamie B)

Must have's:

Be switched on at the head, not the battery pack
Battery pack small enough to clip to a backplate
Minimum 90 mins burn time

No preference of HID over LED - just interested in hearing what torches you are using that fit these criteria.

Thanks
Jamie

The Solus is the way to go, I have a 1250 gen2, its indestructable, the barbolights are great I have 2 small back ups

diverchris · 28th June 2008, 18:48

I'd agree with the Salvo light but they switch on at the battery pack. Its a great light. But my wife is currently using the new Dive Rite light: LED 500 Corded Flashlight. Its very small turns on at the head and runs effortlessly on 8 AA batteries. Since its LED not HID its has a very long burn time. Also she mounts the battery back in the back of her Evolution so it does not even need to be attached to a harness. Also the GreenFroce LED or HID are great lights too but rather pricey. I hope this helps

seanpall · 28th June 2008, 21:50

Been diving the DR 500 LED for about 6 months now - excellent!! IMO it out performs the light cannon HID hands down. I have the cord running over my shoulder through the velcro attachments on the lung, the base is attached to my plate.

Its a nice compact powerfull set up and with great lakes diving it sure cuts through the dark.

**Fun Under Pressure** · 29th June 2008, 17:55

Another vote for the mb sub cave LED cannister light. Have look in the rebreather forum http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...ter-light.html

Patto_chan · 29th June 2008, 18:12

+1 for the Solus range.

I have a SU-500 which I later upgraded to their more powerful Gen2 LEDs.

All the light I need.

27th June 2008, 05:29	#21 (permalink)
DeepBlueInnovation Learning to Kiss Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Not Bought Yet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 358	Re: Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch I have just had a Dive Rite LED 500 delivered - I will take it for a dive in the next couple of days. Above water the light seems nice and bright. I compared it side by side with my Solus SU2500 so it wasn't exactly a fair comparison, however it seems more focused than the Solus and doesn't have as much of a "White" light. It weighs next to nothing. I am looking forward to getting it wet. A dive buddy recently purchased a Dive Rite 10w HID so that will be a better comparison. If anyone has a good suggestion for mounting the light on my wrist it would be great as the head is to big for a standard soft goodman mount. Cheers, Ben.
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27th June 2008, 07:40	#22 (permalink)
Dive!Dive! Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Somerset, UK Posts: 94	Re: Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch Mbsub CAVE LED I've had mine about a month an am delighted with it. It has a 16watt ostar led which is much brighter than the 10w HID it replaced and a tiny Li-Ion battery pack which burns for 9 hours. It has the switch on the head (big plus for can placement) and you can also use a smaller hand held battery for travel. The only downside is that it comes in a lovely anodised black, which does scratch in 'normal' diving use. Steve
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27th June 2008, 12:32	#23 (permalink)
jiseson DSIX/O2PTIMA Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: long island,ny Posts: 560	Re: Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch Quote: (Originally Posted by diverklondike) I have been divng a Salvo 21w LED for a couple months now and am very happy with it... do u find that it projects the light as well as a HID- led's always seem so bright to look at but for some reason the beam just does n't project? __________________ *Jonathan D Iseson*
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28th June 2008, 17:44	#24 (permalink)
jont Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Prism Topaz Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New York, NY USA Posts: 226	Re: Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch Quote: (Originally Posted by Jamie B) Must have's: Be switched on at the head, not the battery pack Battery pack small enough to clip to a backplate Minimum 90 mins burn time No preference of HID over LED - just interested in hearing what torches you are using that fit these criteria. Thanks Jamie The Solus is the way to go, I have a 1250 gen2, its indestructable, the barbolights are great I have 2 small back ups
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28th June 2008, 18:48	#25 (permalink)
diverchris New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: aurora Posts: 2	Re: Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch I'd agree with the Salvo light but they switch on at the battery pack. Its a great light. But my wife is currently using the new Dive Rite light: LED 500 Corded Flashlight. Its very small turns on at the head and runs effortlessly on 8 AA batteries. Since its LED not HID its has a very long burn time. Also she mounts the battery back in the back of her Evolution so it does not even need to be attached to a harness. Also the GreenFroce LED or HID are great lights too but rather pricey. I hope this helps
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28th June 2008, 21:50	#26 (permalink)
seanpall New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Optima Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 51	Re: Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch Been diving the DR 500 LED for about 6 months now - excellent!! IMO it out performs the light cannon HID hands down. I have the cord running over my shoulder through the velcro attachments on the lung, the base is attached to my plate. Its a nice compact powerfull set up and with great lakes diving it sure cuts through the dark.
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29th June 2008, 17:55	#27 (permalink)
Fun Under Pressure Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 696	Re: Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch Another vote for the mb sub cave LED cannister light. Have look in the rebreather forum http://www.rebreatherworld.com/rebre...ter-light.html __________________ Cheers Markku Meg # 773 Dive my dreams is my life-task
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29th June 2008, 18:12	#28 (permalink)
Patto_chan Annoying fish since 1992 Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 63	Re: Looking for a recommendation for a primary torch +1 for the Solus range. I have a SU-500 which I later upgraded to their more powerful Gen2 LEDs. All the light I need.
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