How waterproof are MM's?

How waterproof are MM\'s?

The package used to show it as
being water resistant. Now it
says nothing. Still has rubber
O rings but just not sure
how tight the tolerances are for
keeping water out. I really don't
feel like sacrificing an MM to
test it's water resistance but
can it be submersed?

Thanks

MB

Re: How waterproof are MM\'s?

You mean "MiniMag," right?

I used one for years hiking in all kinds of weather, and never had a problem. It was in a pouch on my pack strap on my upper chest. It was exposed to heat, dust, rain, snow, you name it. It got knocked around a lot too.

I don't specifically recall ever using it underwater, but I would not worry about doing so -- pretty robust technology. Just take it apart and dry it out if it gets wet.

Scott

Re: How waterproof are MM\'s?

I've heard of MiniMags being used submerged for extended periods.

Re: How waterproof are MM\'s?

MM's aren't not dive lights, but they work without issue in a foot or two of water.

Re: How waterproof are MM\'s?

You might want to apply a liberal amount of silicone grease to its 4 o-rings before testing it under water (not petroleum jelly as the instructions say). /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Re: How waterproof are MM\'s?

My oldest MiniMag has sruvived downpours and the occassional dunk in a river ('bout waist height), puddle, and tub (my baby plays with it).

Re: How waterproof are MM\'s?

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enLIGHTenment said:
MM's aren't not dive lights, but they work without issue in a foot or two of water.

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Dat's what I thought. I guess BM's are the same?
Years ago the MM packaging used to show it
tipped and rain all over it, and it' doesn't even
mention "water resistant" anymore which is a far cry
from waterproof"...a term compaines are hesitant to use.

Where could I get silicone grease? HW store?

Thanks
MB

Re: How waterproof are MM\'s?

"I guess BM's are the same? . . ."

No, actually bowel movements (BMs) are hydrophyllic, and basically come apart in water.

Scott

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beezaur said:
"I guess BM's are the same? . . ."

No, actually bowel movements (BMs)

Scott

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...Beeeeg Mahgs like 3c/4d etc.

MB

Re: How waterproof are MM\'s?

Yes, my experience is that big Mags are just as water-tight /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

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No offense or anything mykall, but I think you are confusing people by abbreviating some things you say. If you can avoid that, it would be great. Thanks.

Re: How waterproof are MM\'s?

I have used Minimags while swimming in lakes and pools. While I never found significant water leakage, the stock mag's did tend to let a slight bit of moisture in - just enough to fog up the lens after taking the light out of the water. I imagine that silicone grease, as pointed out, would prevent even this.

Re: How waterproof are MM\'s?

I don't think you would want to much beam adjusting while the light is wet.

If I remember, Mag has a question and answer about this somewhere on theor site or in their literature. I remember that the company stance is that the light is essentially waterproof for normal use.

I really like Mags. The only thing wrong with them is old technology.

Scott

Re: How waterproof are MM\'s?

My only experience really testing MMs around water would be using them during rainstorms and I just threw one into the sink for a few minutes. I've never had a failure. The only time I've ever fouled up a Mini is when I left batteries in one for a couple years and they leaked. I really like Minimags, too, especially because they are 'common'-looking even when modded, therefore, not as likely to walk away at work or at school like some of my more exotic looking gear does. And when modded, they give good output on universal AAs.

Re: How waterproof are MM\'s?

Well every time I put my MM's in water the candy shell always melts off! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mecry.gif