Re: [Paddlewise] Strobe Question

From: Michael Daly <mikedaly_at_magma.ca>
Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2006 22:12:20 -0500
Rcgibbert_at_aol.com wrote:
>  Just the Princeton Tech, wherein I've replaced 2 in the last
> 5  years from hydration issues. Just be sure to test it out regularly as when 
> they  go, you won't notice it until you turn it around.

I have a couple of PT lights (older headlamp model with LED conversion, 4AA 
flashlight).  I've not had problems with leaking and the flashlight has 
accompanied me on scuba dives to ~60ft on a wreck dive.  Make sure they are not 
too loose - the top should be screwed in as much as possible without turning it 
on.  A bit of silicone grease on the O ring is not a bad idea.

When I first used the flashlight on a dive, we were going into some pretty murky 
water.  Visibility was quite poor and we were having problems seeing around on 
our way to a wreck (Georgian Bay, Lake Huron).  I had screwed the flashlight top 
down to where it was _barely_ off - once we got to about 30ft depth, the 
pressure from the water pressed the top down enough to turn on the flashlight in 
my mesh BC pocket.  As a result, there was a bright light shining back behind 
me.  After the dive, the other divers thanked me for providing a light for them 
to follow! :-)

Mike
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