Tactical HID

[medaroff]

Does anybody know if Tactical HID lights could be used underwater? The 35W model is 4300K, 70-110 min running time and 2800-3400 lm- sounds like the perfect dive light if it's waterproof.

 

[Gunner12]

I think they're only water resistant, so no underwater use.

 

[Patriot]

Most HID's lights aren't even dunkable. Dive specific HID's start at around $800 and go up from there.

http://www.magnalight.com/pc-569-113-hid-dive-light--35-watt-hid--3200-lumens--rl-12.aspx

 

[bxstylez]

Does anybody know if Tactical HID lights could be used underwater? The 35W model is 4300K, 70-110 min running time and 2800-3400 lm- sounds like the perfect dive light if it's waterproof.

read up on the following thread to see what happens to the bodies of the light in underwater use.... and you'll see why the above mentioned HID light is expensive

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=195957

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[bxstylez]

Most HID's lights aren't even dunkable. Dive specific HID's start at around $800 and go up from there.

http://www.magnalight.com/pc-569-113-hid-dive-light--35-watt-hid--3200-lumens--rl-12.aspx

3200 lumens for 3 hrs runtime is not bad at all

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[Patriot]

3200 lumens for 3 hrs runtime is not bad at all

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...no not at all. It's big though and houses a lot of battery. Probably talking about 12 x 18650's.

 

[bxstylez]

has anyone done a review of the HID Dive Light - 35 Watt HID - 3200 lumens - RL-12 ??

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[medaroff]

read up on the following thread to see what happens to the bodies of the light in underwater use.... and you'll see why the above mentioned HID light is expensive

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=195957

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C'mon, bxstylez, that light is 15 year old- a completely different manufacturing era. I use an anodized aluminum body light, LED though, for snorkeling/diving without any galvanizing/electrolysis issues. I don't think that the problem described in that thread is inherent to metal body HID lights. Dive lights do need however better build quality and will always be more expensive. I am aware of that.
I appreciate everybody's input.

 

[Patriot]

I'm not sure if I would say that they need to be "better quality" but at the very least built to a different standard or rating for their intended purpose.

 

[medaroff]

Apparently, HID tactical 35W is waterproof to IPX3 as per the manufacturer. Not suitable for underwater use.