Waterproof Torch reccomendations

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bigdavevw
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Newbie Topic Starter

14 years ago

Hi, i am looking for a torch for doing some underwater videos/ pictures in a local mine. I use a surefire 900 lumen torch for general exploring, it has a cree bulb, and is mega bright, but it isn,t waterproof.
I have been looking at the other Cree lights on ebay as they are all really good quality.

dave

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Vanoord
54.4% (Neutral)
Newbie

14 years ago

How far underwater?

Virtually the entire Fenix range is now waterproof to IPX8 which is effectively 2m+.

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simonrl
51% (Neutral)
Administration

14 years ago

That's called snorkeling :lol:

my orders are to sit here and watch the world go by

bigdavevw
50.2% (Neutral)
Newbie Topic Starter

14 years ago

Cheers for replies guys, waterproof to 20 meters would be cool, will have a look at those fenix lights :thumbup:

simonrl
51% (Neutral)
Administration

14 years ago

IP68 means (the 8 is the relevant number there) suitable for continuous immersion below 1m.

Quote:

The equipment is suitable for continuous immersion in water under conditions which shall be specified by the manufacturer. Normally, this will mean that the equipment is hermetically sealed.

I think the important bit there is specified by the manufacturer.

Fenixes are fantastic bits of kit. Virtually indestructible. I've seen one hit solid rock after falling over 200'. And it worked and looked as good as new. But they're not sold as dive lights and I'd be really reluctant to trust my life to something underwater that wasn't sold as a dive light. If your lights fail while cave or mine diving you're probably dead.

Get a copy of DIVE from the newsagent and have a look at the adverts for dive lights.

Just my twopenceworth 😉

my orders are to sit here and watch the world go by

Vanoord
54.4% (Neutral)
Newbie

14 years ago

I'd imaging if you're down as low as 20m, you're already going to own a dive light?!

It can get quite murky at 10m if the water is turbid enough.

Hello again darkness, my old friend...