Re: [Paddlewise] Lights for night paddling

From: Wynne Eden <graymare_at_sowega.net>
Date: Sun, 05 Jul 1998 11:47:21 -0400
At 05:56 PM 7/2/98 -0700, Geo. Bergeron wrote:
>	Home Depot sells a 6 volt Eveready lantern which is bright yellow,
>waterproof and FLOATS. This is a boxy but well designed unit with a large
>handle that readily bungies to the deck and provides a "headlamp" to light
>your way. It also stands on end and lights by reflecting off the roof of a
>tent or in my case the canopy on the pick-up. These are almost free: $4.97
>battery included! 

MOst $5 6 volt lamps are only almost waterproof.  Run a bead of silicone
around the lens and as an "O-ring" around the uppermost thread of the cap,
stick in some plastic wrap, screw on the body, and give it a day to dry.
Now it'll take up to 6-10 feet of pressure under water.

Cheepos rule.

Wynne
Americus, GA
USA

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