I was given an older Dive Rite HID Can Light and was contemplating ideas to make it useful as either a back-up or loaner. I realize there are tons of better options with todays technology, so I am looking for low cost ways to make this useful for cavern or intro-cave dives. Nothing to crazy.
-I think its a 10W version with the test-tube, bare #3 reflector, hard goodman handle and a 3.5" x 8.5" can (ID 3"). The Lead acid battery pack is dead.
-The bulb is still good, and there are little to no signs of wear/damage on the light head or canister, so I am assuming there are minimal hrs on the bulb.
Swapping in a new Lead Acid battery pack seems like the easiest way to go. I was wondering if it would be ok to put in a more modern pack that I have made up from 10x18650 Li-Ions? It would need to be shimmed, but might give better burn time.
Any other thoughts? Or just make wall art out of it?
-I think its a 10W version with the test-tube, bare #3 reflector, hard goodman handle and a 3.5" x 8.5" can (ID 3"). The Lead acid battery pack is dead.
-The bulb is still good, and there are little to no signs of wear/damage on the light head or canister, so I am assuming there are minimal hrs on the bulb.
Swapping in a new Lead Acid battery pack seems like the easiest way to go. I was wondering if it would be ok to put in a more modern pack that I have made up from 10x18650 Li-Ions? It would need to be shimmed, but might give better burn time.
Any other thoughts? Or just make wall art out of it?