UK D8R torch - how to secure that handle?

[dave archer]

Hi All,

I've just received my nice shiny new UK D8R torch. Only thing I don't like about it is the mechanism for securing the handle to it (i.e. tension screw against body).

Anyone who has one got any good tips for how to make it that bit more secure?

Wouldn't want to drop it on anyones head, what with it weighing about 3 stone and all  

Cheers,
Dave.

[peter k]

I ripped the handle off at St Abbs during a CF of a dive and ended up glueing it back on with 1/2 ton of airfix glue. Still seems OK!

Peter

[Finless]

I did not like the idea of fitting a screw into the torch body with mine. However, I did, and I have had no trouble with it at all. I even changed the pistol grip for a lantern grip.

FWIW I have used mine for four years of wreck diving and all seems secure - after being dragged along the bed on the end of a bungee cord several times whilst I resolved more pressing matters.

Although it is a big heavy lump of a torch it is tough (still on original bulbs) and bright with a built in back up bulb.

It is one purchase I have made that I have not regretted in any shape or form.

[tiewrapdiver]

Being a engineer i'd simply super glue the handle on. But then again i am known to butcher things at work!

[dave archer]

Peter, glue was my first thought too - have some araldite somewhere...

Finless - good to hear you've not regretted choosing it. Where did you get the lantern handle? I might go that route too, but will try the pistol grip for a bit first. Means the gluing has to wait a bit, so tight screw for now...

Cheers chaps.

[Finless]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (dave archer @ Mar. 01 2004,12:02)]Peter, glue was my first thought too - have some araldite somewhere...

Finless - good to hear you've not regretted choosing it. Where did you get the lantern handle? I might go that route too, but will try the pistol grip for a bit first. Means the gluing has to wait a bit, so tight screw for now...

Cheers chaps.

I just ordered it from my local LDS where the torch was bought from (Xmas pressie). The lantern grip is shown in the picture on their web site at LINK so it must still be available - HTH.

If you have any problems let me know and I will enquire at my LDS (Hastings, E. Sussex).

Peter K has now got me worried having broken his torch handle - the shock cord/lanyard attaches to the handle so the handle will allways be with you while the expensive bit drops to the bottom (negatively buoyant).  

Seriously - you only have to look at the casing on my D8 to see what a tough life it has had and with no handle problems.

Maybe I'll glue mine as well - just in case.

[FOX]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (dave archer @ Mar. 01 2004,12:02)]Means the gluing has to wait a bit, so tight screw for now...

<font color='#348781'>You can't go wrong with a tight screw.....

.....ooooh matron! &nbsp;

[dave archer]

Yeah I knew as I hit send someone would pick up on the tight screw - only surprised it took so long

Right, screw tightly then glue once decided which handle, seems to be the way. Thanks all.

Finless, cheers for your offer of talking to LDS about handle. I'll give the pistol grip a whirl next week (I'm in red sea &nbsp; &nbsp; ) and see whether I like it or want to try the latern type.

[Finless]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (dave archer @ Mar. 01 2004,15:19)]I'll give the pistol grip a whirl next week (I'm in red sea     )

FLB.

[dave archer]

OK, go on, I'll bite - WTF is FLB ? &nbsp; &nbsp;