| just some correction's to Kevin's comparison.
1: I've had that particular bulb over a year and its definatley done more than 15 hours of diving and at 10 quid plenty of spares can be kept...
2: I get a full hour out of the battery on full power, not great in comparison to umbilical's. But less than half the price I can buy two..
3: It is quite heavy and large, 2kg on surface, -.5kg bouyant in water. replaces a bit of lead. But this housing makes it very robust and sturdy, has taken many bangs on ribs and boats alike and hasn't broke the bulb or damaged the housing....
P.S. for my type of diving an umbilical is ideal, which is why I went to see Kevin. But until all the factors are equal, i.e. light output, burntime (an hour is plenty though), cost etc. I can't see any light justify the price's...
P.S.S. I'am not too bother about the yellow glow from a halogen versus the cool light of HID and LED's, actually prefer the warmth. HID's look and make me feel cold.... |