HID/LEDs rated to 200m

AM · 23rd June 2008, 05:13

Hi

I still don't see many sport diving HID/LED lights rated to 200m+. The max. for many of them appears to be 150m. Has anyone here used a specific HID/LED light beyond 150m and if so please provide your comments on it's reliability.

Regards

AnneMarie

**DeepBlueInnovation** · 23rd June 2008, 05:22

Hi AM,

The Solus range is rated to 200m and can be upgraded for deeper use upon request. I haven't taken it past 65m but I have certainly tested it's robustness and it has performed flawlessly.

Solus

Cheers,

Ben.

Kevin, if you are reading I am only kidding I treat it with kid gloves and would never scrape it against caves, throw it around in gear bags or drop it on boat decks... honest

johnv · 23rd June 2008, 07:17

Certain green Force Lights rated to 300m.

I can Vouch for the Ceto and the Arrow 3LED umbilical at 185m, others have taken them much deeper

Also the 3AA 4LED backup light sold by Lumb Brothers works great at depth.

Xavier (who you know I believe) uses these:

http://bubble-daylight.com/Phare_Led_eXTREM_Tek.php

they are bl**dy bright. and rated to 200m+

all absolutely solid, but not HID.

John

DrJM · 23rd June 2008, 07:40

Metalsub no prob, Pim had one on his 235m dive recently

since when you're interested into those deep dives AM

AM · 23rd June 2008, 08:49

Quote: (Originally Posted by johnv)

Certain green Force Lights rated to 300m.

I can Vouch for the Ceto and the Arrow 3LED umbilical at 185m, others have taken them much deeper

Also the 3AA 4LED backup light sold by Lumb Brothers works great at depth.

Xavier (who you know I believe) uses these:

http://bubble-daylight.com/Phare_Led_eXTREM_Tek.php

they are bl**dy bright. and rated to 200m+

all absolutely solid, but not HID.

John

John

Many thanks for the information.

Yes, I have the GF LEDs already, they are certainly robust. I am currently assessing a broader spectrum of lights at the moment with a view to using more LED light sources. I have learned my lesson the hard way about relying on multiple HID lights (as primaries) and very poor LED backups.

Xavier's lights are excellent as backups but not sure about using them as primaries.

Regards

AnneMarie

AM · 23rd June 2008, 08:53

Quote: (Originally Posted by DrJM)

Metalsub no prob, Pim had one on his 235m dive recently

since when you're interested into those deep dives AM

Ha, nice piece of fishing, don't worry, it's not on your territory, Jerome!

But then, no one is ever possessive over "their" caves are they

I am in France later in the year if you want to join forces on some diving.

I bumped into one of Pim's associates here in Thailand actually this week, however the weather has now turned very bad for diving.

Regards

AnneMarie

DrJM · 23rd June 2008, 09:24

Quote: (Originally Posted by am)

don't worry, it's not on your territory, Jerome!

But then, no one is ever possessive over "their" caves are they

Not at all, it's a pleasure when someone else investigate further on a cave have been before

like that I can stay in my chair (w/out deco) reading their exploration

drop me a line when you'll be around

Jerome

**Fun Under Pressure** · 23rd June 2008, 11:44

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johnv Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: UK Posts: 132	Re: HID/LEDs rated to 200m Certain green Force Lights rated to 300m. I can Vouch for the Ceto and the Arrow 3LED umbilical at 185m, others have taken them much deeper Also the 3AA 4LED backup light sold by Lumb Brothers works great at depth. Xavier (who you know I believe) uses these: http://bubble-daylight.com/Phare_Led_eXTREM_Tek.php they are bl**dy bright. and rated to 200m+ all absolutely solid, but not HID. John
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DrJM Deep Cave Explorer Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Join Date: May 2005 Location: France Posts: 344	Re: HID/LEDs rated to 200m Metalsub no prob, Pim had one on his 235m dive recently since when you're interested into those deep dives AM __________________ www.snoopyloop.com Deep Cave Exploration
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AM Highly amused!! Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Earth. Posts: 559	Re: HID/LEDs rated to 200m Quote: (Originally Posted by johnv) Certain green Force Lights rated to 300m. I can Vouch for the Ceto and the Arrow 3LED umbilical at 185m, others have taken them much deeper Also the 3AA 4LED backup light sold by Lumb Brothers works great at depth. Xavier (who you know I believe) uses these: http://bubble-daylight.com/Phare_Led_eXTREM_Tek.php they are bldy bright. and rated to 200m+ all absolutely solid, but not HID. John John Many thanks for the information. Yes, I have the GF LEDs already, they are certainly robust. I am currently assessing a broader spectrum of lights at the moment with a view to using more LED light sources. I have learned my lesson the hard way about relying on multiple HID lights (as primaries) and very poor LED backups. Xavier's lights are excellent as backups but not sure about using them as primaries. Regards AnneMarie __________________ Attitude keeps you alive**
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AM Highly amused!! Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Earth. Posts: 559	Re: HID/LEDs rated to 200m Quote: (Originally Posted by DrJM) Metalsub no prob, Pim had one on his 235m dive recently since when you're interested into those deep dives AM Ha, nice piece of fishing, don't worry, it's not on your territory, Jerome! But then, no one is ever possessive over "their" caves are they I am in France later in the year if you want to join forces on some diving. I bumped into one of Pim's associates here in Thailand actually this week, however the weather has now turned very bad for diving. Regards AnneMarie __________________ Attitude keeps you alive
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DrJM Deep Cave Explorer Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Join Date: May 2005 Location: France Posts: 344	Re: HID/LEDs rated to 200m Quote: (Originally Posted by am) don't worry, it's not on your territory, Jerome! But then, no one is ever possessive over "their" caves are they Not at all, it's a pleasure when someone else investigate further on a cave have been before like that I can stay in my chair (w/out deco) reading their exploration drop me a line when you'll be around Jerome __________________ www.snoopyloop.com Deep Cave Exploration
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