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[Me2]

Hi,

I have this light for underwater use but i don t know the value of it, if anyone can tell me the name of it and the value that will be great.

Thank you

Because i could not add a picture of it i put the link of it on Google drive.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxykKxobpyzfYTBpMXZSZTJfb2M/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxykKxobpyzfSE1KM3FWQmlsczQ/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxykKxobpyzfYmllNEdQRDZWa2M/view?usp=sharing

 

[tbone1004]

looks like it might be a very old dive rite light. Unfortunately not really worth anything other than sentimental value....

 

[herman]

I am not too sure it's old or a dive light for that matter. If those batteries are original, the light is fairly new- at least mid 80s on and it does not appear to have any kind of seal where the 2 sections join, the joint appears to be a simple unsealed flange joint. No way that would work under water. I am thinking it may be some sort of light used in mining or maybe cave exploring. Is there any brand or model information on it??

 

[Me2]

Thank you all for taking the time and answering to my post.

I could not find any brand name on the item; however, i closed it and take more pictures of it assembled and pictures of the battery.

Thank you again


https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxykKxobpyzfNkFhXzBhSEVpblk/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxykKxobpyzfcmxzbDZIRWFLNm8/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxykKxobpyzfbGVpbVgxVldPcW8/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxykKxobpyzfQ0xNcGZOWEgyWGs/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxykKxobpyzfRlhjelp5OWw3SjA/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxykKxobpyzfOHNTZWQteUM5R0U/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxykKxobpyzfYVhFRG9MbEd6RHc/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxykKxobpyzfR3VpQ0FUNlZYcjA/view?usp=sharing

 

[herman]

It does have a seal but most dive related equipment uses an oring seal, not a flat flange gasket like that. My bet is still either some kind of industrial light or one intended for cave exploration..... it just occurred to me that it's not likely industrial either since it would almost certainly have an explosion proof rating on it if it were. The batteries are clearly marked as recyclable so that indicates it's not old as well.

 

[Luis H]

I agree with Herman.

The geometry of that container with all the flat surfaces (or mostly flat) indicates that it was probably not designed for external pressure. Under any significant external pressure, just the flexing of the flat surface will probably cause a leak in the gasket area.

There is a reason why most underwater canisters involve cylindrical shapes (or similar curve surfaces).