10w 18w 21w HID smack down

[Uncle Pug]

During our night dives I really haven't been able to tell much of a difference between the 18w and the 21w and even the 10w HIDs seem just as bright though the beam is not as large and doesn't penetrate as far.

However last night while swimming out to our drop the four of us pointed our lights at the building across the street. The 10w lights barely showed up and were washed out by the 18w. The 21w washed out the 18w.

Then we realized that if we didn't quit shining our lights on the building the residents would probably call the police.

 

[Kim]

Sounds like another Roswell in the making!

 

[Warren_L]

I just put my order in for the Uncle Pug flame thrower special with Howard..... can't wait to take it for a test run!

 

[Uncle Pug]

You are going to love it!

 

[Warren_L]

I've no doubt.... but my wallet isn't loving *me* too much right now....

 

[Jason B]

UP,
You guys aren't trying to land planes with those things are ya?

Jason

 

[Uncle Pug]

Now that is one thing I definitely wouldn't shine it on! :11:

 

[teknitroxdiver]

Cool. I now have a third item for my wish list. Well, okay, third for my 'likely to happen' wish list.

Here's a question: I love how small the Halcyon 10w HIDs are; what is the cheapest 10w I could get that is as small as the Halcyon one?

 

[Dryglove]

Which reflector set up were you using on the 18W. I am just curious if you were using the new reflector or the #3 reflector.

 

[Uncle Pug]

Both the 18w and the 21w were using the EKPP from Europe... not the Halcyon #3 nor the Halcyon EKPP clone.