Can anyone tell me if this light is water proof enough for my wife to use on the shower for extra light to shave with? I know its an odd question but I really dont want to buy another light since i have this and a stinger hp.
Surefire 9AN
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Size15's
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No.
SureFire rechargeable flashlights (8NX/8AX/L7, 9AN & 10X) are not 'waterproof'.
They have a tiny vent hole that is plugged by a pellet (to catalyse any hydrogen that may be vented by the battery pack), and this is not watertight.
I would not suggest using a 9AN in a shower - prolonged exposure to water and especially hot water vapour no doubt compromise the seals at some point.
Al
SureFire rechargeable flashlights (8NX/8AX/L7, 9AN & 10X) are not 'waterproof'.
They have a tiny vent hole that is plugged by a pellet (to catalyse any hydrogen that may be vented by the battery pack), and this is not watertight.
I would not suggest using a 9AN in a shower - prolonged exposure to water and especially hot water vapour no doubt compromise the seals at some point.
Al
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Shave and tan at the same time.
But a hedlamp might be more handy (or hand free actually) but I don't think they are water proof enough.
Shave and tan at the same time.
But a hedlamp might be more handy (or hand free actually) but I don't think they are water proof enough.
Size15's
Flashaholic
I have both a 9AN & a 9AN+KT3 and do not hesitate to use them outdoors in the rain as this should not cause any issues.
However, cold rain is very different to hot water / vapour.
Additionally, rapid changes in temperature and/or humidity cause problems as well.
I guess it all depends on how often your wife shaves and uses the flashlight. If this is to be a regular and frequent use of a flashlight I suggest getting a dedicated waterproof [divelight] flashlight or perhaps even improving the lighting in the bathroom/shower area. Good news is that divelights (Underwater Kinetics, Princeton Tec, Pelican etc) tend to be less expensive compared to rechargeable dutylights and 'tactical lights'.
However, cold rain is very different to hot water / vapour.
Additionally, rapid changes in temperature and/or humidity cause problems as well.
I guess it all depends on how often your wife shaves and uses the flashlight. If this is to be a regular and frequent use of a flashlight I suggest getting a dedicated waterproof [divelight] flashlight or perhaps even improving the lighting in the bathroom/shower area. Good news is that divelights (Underwater Kinetics, Princeton Tec, Pelican etc) tend to be less expensive compared to rechargeable dutylights and 'tactical lights'.
