Waterproofness of the Inova 24/7

Greg · Sep 20, 2004

Hi everyone, I was just wondering, since most Inova lights are submersible is it safe to assume that the 24/7 is also waterproof. (Checked the literature that came with it and it did not mention it)

Not that I am going to go diving with it, but I work outdoors at night near traffic and in the rain I would like to strap it on my safety vest just as an extra measure of safety.

Thanks in advance for all your replies,
Greg

Catman10 · Sep 20, 2004

It will definately be fine for that purpose. All of the Inova lights that I have are submersible.

X33 · Sep 20, 2004

I don't have one but from what I've read in reviews it should be ok in the rain. Tried one out in a shop. Certainly is a flashy little devil. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/evilgrin07.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

paulr · Sep 20, 2004

I thought Craig's review (or maybe it was Quickbeam's) showed the 24/7 is not waterproof. I'm looking at one now and it looks like water might be able to get in under the rotating switch. But they did make an effort to seal the battery compartment.

Catman10 · Sep 20, 2004

That was just my personal experiences, other results may vary. I do think that it would definately be fine for his described use, though.

The_LED_Museum · Sep 21, 2004

I have two 24/7s. One leaked in a foot of water, the other one did not.
Read about my water tests on my Inova 24/7 web page.

Deanster · Sep 21, 2004

I've submerged my OD 24/7 in two feet of hot tub water for 20min with no ill effects. Most seem to be reasonably water resistant, but it's probably worth giving it a dunk in the sink before trying it in a safety role.

bindibadgi · Sep 21, 2004

I note that the two that have so far been described which survived the dunk were OD. Craig's safety yellow unit was the one that had troubles.

Anybody else with stories?

thesurefire · Sep 21, 2004

Mines been in rain with no problems and its yellow. Dont know if I would dunk it though.

MeridianTactical · Sep 21, 2004

Left mine face up in the rain over the weekend camping, heavy rain... still works like a champ!

Gave one to my sister for their boat. I fell it was a good life jacket light incase of emergency.

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