My first full flashlight for diving

Today I test for pressure my first full canister dive light (12 bar)



Luminus SST-90 4500 K
H6Flex driver.
Magnetic switch. Momerntary button on the head:


Sealing of head:


Canister sealing:



Battery: 8 x 18650 Sanyo.

canister size: 240 mm, diam 53 mm
head: 75 mm, diam 67 mm.

Nice.
I like the switch.
What reflector are you using?

Packhorse said:

What reflector are you using?

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http://www.dealextreme.com/p/52-75mm-aluminum-reflector-for-ssc-p7-led-emitters-12229

Where did you get the switch from?

That looks very neat, compact and professionally done. :thumbsup:

What is the beam angle?

beekeeper5 said:

Where did you get the switch from?

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I buy it from offline shop.
Reed switch (not glass):


Its like more for me (more sensitive and stability work) in difference from glass switch.

DM51 said:

That looks very neat, compact and professionally done. :thumbsup:

What is the beam angle?

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This last pics of this light:




Question for great All : do this light make commercial success? (for price near 750-800$)?

Nice light...just a thought...Have you thought about protecting those clips from catching on something and coming undone while underwater. The one's you've chosen are slightly curved outwards like barbs. You could put a rubber inner-tube sock over them, or choose a different design latch.

If one of those latches pops open because a rope or something catches underneath the two remaining O rings and the pressure of the water should keep it dry. But...with the cable attached to the lid the liklihood that it will be tugged open (if you are unaware the latch has popped) is pretty high.

Is it possible to have the cable entering the canister at the other end, and you run the connecting wires down the side of the battery to the recharge plug?

Latches have Integrated locking mechanism.

But its real - enter of cable may be down side of canister.

Z-Max said:

Question for great All : do this light make commercial success? (for price near 750-800$)?

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The problem is there are so many different can lights available these days.
While you light is a nice unit I dont think its "special enough" to be a commercial success.

1. If you want to made commercial breaktrough , you must lower price as much as it is possible and keep that price for 2-3 years to let costumers to be familiar with your light.

2. I think you must promote your lamp in advertising , let your lamp borrow in local dive clubs to get some possibility on possible production and cover costs .

3. Offer your lamp on test to some divers with ''name'' make some photos and publich aricles in free divers magazines.

4. Service must be assured immediately - to get excellent feedback from divers.

5.Offer your lam also as parts (tank , lighthead....)

It is hard to beat competition from your nearest country Polland with Light-For-Me prices and they get name ( and now will bought them Halcyon :laughing: , and they will wound price up)

change latches

Agree with Pack and Lucca...While it is a nice DIY light there is nothing unique about it (Re: Rosser Reeves theory on the USP, 'Unique Selling Proposition'). The canister design, fixed Goodman style handle, the hardware store hose clamp, the oversized latches for the diameter. As soon as you said 'commercial' we look at this with an entirely different mindset.

You should speak to George (TaskLED) about your commercial intentions using his driver...and maybe he can help you

I am sure divers will buy it, but enough for you to make a living...Hmmm.

Klem said:

Agree with Pack and Lucca...While it is a nice DIY light there is nothing unique about it (Re: Rosser Reeves theory on the USP, 'Unique Selling Proposition'). The canister design, fixed Goodman style handle, the hardware store hose clamp, the oversized latches for the diameter. As soon as you said 'commercial' we look at this with an entirely different mindset.

You should speak to George (TaskLED) about your commercial intentions using his driver...and maybe he can help you

I am sure divers will buy it, but enough for you to make a living...Hmmm.

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I don't know that ANYONE makes a living selling dive lights! I for one cater to the lower price range. Once you get into the $700+ you are competing with giants like Dive Rite, Light Monkey, etc... At least in the USA... I mean, why would anyone want to give you $700 for your light when for $100 more they can get a name brand one??? That's where unique features come along. Then, there is the price to make something unique. You start dealing with more expensive electronics, special PVC cable, and all the other stuff... It's a tough market.