Backup torch

[Garf]

It's a torch called a "Photon Torpedo"!!!!


Fantastic. doesnt matter how well they work. I'll take two.

Full spread please, Mr Worf. Oooer

[Mark Chase]

Originally Posted by And

Hi

You could try these

http://www.cnsales.net/photontorpedopage.htm

Davey Willo just got some and hasn't stopped talking about them for ages. The name is shite but the lights seem very well made Andy

ROTFL Photon Torpedo Do they vibrate? Do they come with a purple end?

Id love to meet the twat who thought that was a good name

Are they available in the UK and if so at what cost?

I think the wife might like one as back up you understand

ATB

Mark Chase

[Mark Powell]

I've always used the Mini Q 40 as a backup.

The Tektite LED torches look like a good bet for a backup. I haven't used one yet but was going to give them a try.

http://www.silentplanet.info/tektite.htm

[And]

Originally Posted by Mark Chase

ROTFL Photon Torpedo Do they vibrate? Do they come with a purple end?

Id love to meet the twat who thought that was a good name

Are they available in the UK and if so at what cost?

I think the wife might like one as back up you understand

ATB

Mark Chase

Well they do have a double O ring to prevent 'leakage'

$65 plus postage from the states. Maybe Davey will post more details.

Andy

[Garf]

Originally Posted by Mark Chase

I think the wife might like one as back up you understand

ROFL

[Dominic]

C4n 5OM3ONE +3ll ME HOW t0 93t My pC out 0ph TEEN4GE mODE. +h4nK$

EASY JUST SWITCH IT TO AOL MODE! LOLOLOL

[Simon A]

Originally Posted by Dominic

EASY JUST SWITCH IT TO AOL MODE! LOLOLOL

great, from teenager mode to todler mode in one step!

Simon A

[nmanfield]

Just got info from Chuck the photon torpedo man. Here are the specs:

Depth rating: Field tested to 400 ffw. The wall thickness of the body is 50%+ greater than Scout lights.

Battery type (and quantity):3 Alkaline c-cells.
Burn time:4-5 hours +
Lumens:Not available. As a "cave backup light" the bulb assembly is driven at 75% of voltage to enhance reliability. There are brighter lights available if brightness is your goal.
Cost of shipping to the UK:$10.00 for one, $15.00 for two.
Bulb type:Xenon, 6 volt nominal, 5.5 watts (@ 6 volts).
Dimensions:Approximately 8.25" overall length, body diameter 1.5", bezel diameter 1.75".
Weight:200 grams (without batteries). Batteries weigh approximately 70 grams each.

Seems to mee that 5.5watts is pretty good for a back up torch. Meaning that i won't have to take my Hid when I go abroad.

Thoughts?

[And]

Originally Posted by nmanfield

Seems to mee that 5.5watts is pretty good for a back up torch. Meaning that i won't have to take my Hid when I go abroad.

Thoughts?

When travelling abroad for recreational dives then I don't take my canister light. I have a shorter 5ft hose on my pioneer wing setup, which is adequate for dives in the 20-25 mtr range and nicely routes under the arm. If doing a night dive then the scouts (or equivalent) are fine, in fact, sometimes I prefer less light so as not to scare away the marine life you are there to see.

If I was doing deeper dives with twins then I'd have the canister and the proper 7ft hose without question. I have found that using a 7ft hose without the canister on a singles rig is a PITA, but using a twinset with a 7ft hose but without the canister is a serious PITA!

Those are my thoughts. It depends on what diving you are doing when travelling.

Andy

[nmanfield]

Agreed,
I would only use this type of torch as a primary on very shallow, clear night dives in tropical waters. And still take another back up with me