Enzo Morocioli
Enlightened
Well, not much of a rigorous test, but a worthy one none the less.
Let's get straight to the point..
The lights:
Surefire L1 (White and Red)
Fenix L2D-CE
CMG Infinity
Inova X5 Red
Preparation:
Multiple applications of Dielectric Silicone Grease on both heads and tails of all lights.. Only on the head of the CMG and only on the tail of the X5 respectively.
Conditions:
All lights stated above were subjected to 45 minutes of 103 degree Fahrenheit water at 3.5 Feet. (Yes, i'll admit, i was enjoying a bit of a soak in a hotel hot tub...Decided to bring my lights along for some testing...)
They all remained at the bottom of the tub for the full 45 minutes, being pushed around by the currents and jets..
Result:
All lights tested remained sealed throughout the test.
No moisture entered the battery tubes, lenses, or tail-caps.
All lights are in perfect working condition after test.
Conclusion:
So, i'd say it's safe to subject those stated lights to fairly strenuous conditions as long as they are fully greased up and properly sealed...
My next test will put them into a pool at 10 feet.. Although i don't know how comfortable i am with dropping so many expensive lights down into the depths.. If they break, then what?..
Anyway, thanks for reading, hopefully information is useful.
Let's get straight to the point..
The lights:
Surefire L1 (White and Red)
Fenix L2D-CE
CMG Infinity
Inova X5 Red
Preparation:
Multiple applications of Dielectric Silicone Grease on both heads and tails of all lights.. Only on the head of the CMG and only on the tail of the X5 respectively.
Conditions:
All lights stated above were subjected to 45 minutes of 103 degree Fahrenheit water at 3.5 Feet. (Yes, i'll admit, i was enjoying a bit of a soak in a hotel hot tub...Decided to bring my lights along for some testing...)
They all remained at the bottom of the tub for the full 45 minutes, being pushed around by the currents and jets..
Result:
All lights tested remained sealed throughout the test.
No moisture entered the battery tubes, lenses, or tail-caps.
All lights are in perfect working condition after test.
Conclusion:
So, i'd say it's safe to subject those stated lights to fairly strenuous conditions as long as they are fully greased up and properly sealed...
My next test will put them into a pool at 10 feet.. Although i don't know how comfortable i am with dropping so many expensive lights down into the depths.. If they break, then what?..
Anyway, thanks for reading, hopefully information is useful.
