Saw these guys advertised on the sidebar of scubaboard - http://www.nite-diver.com/products.html does anyone have comments on their products? The canister looked a little bulky to me, but the prices were not bad, especially for 18w HID.
Any experience with nite-diver lights?
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UP4AIR
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I once had a 10w Halogen light from them. It was the one that fit on a strap on a headband. It used "D" size batteries in the canister and the light head was attached with a somewhat stiff connector cord. I found the overall quality of the light was good for the cost...and had a divebuddy not introduced me to HID...I would still be diving that light.
The price on these look good,however from the pics the lighthead looks a little bulky. I like the idea of not having to remove the battery to re-charge but would want to see how that works and to be sure that the connection is not a point of water entry.
I dive a Dive Rite wreck series 10w HID with a lead-acid battery. Paid about 450.00 at LDS. I think for me this is the best light...however...the price of the Nite Rider 18w is DEFINITELY worth a look.
The price on these look good,however from the pics the lighthead looks a little bulky. I like the idea of not having to remove the battery to re-charge but would want to see how that works and to be sure that the connection is not a point of water entry.
I dive a Dive Rite wreck series 10w HID with a lead-acid battery. Paid about 450.00 at LDS. I think for me this is the best light...however...the price of the Nite Rider 18w is DEFINITELY worth a look.
ShakaZulu
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Why would you buy a light that still uses lead acids??? Very old technology, NiMH is the way to go........
OP
older, but much cheaper to have several batteries, plus their life-span can exceed that of NiMh, and as far as I know there is no "explosive" reaction between lead-acid and saltwater like you can get with NiMh.
Still if the extra $100-$200 for NiMh is not a problem it sure would be nice to have a smaller canister (I asked them about that and am waiting for a reply)
Still if the extra $100-$200 for NiMh is not a problem it sure would be nice to have a smaller canister (I asked them about that and am waiting for a reply)
OP
Hey Up4air I think you may be confusing Night Rider lights with Night Diver - Night rider still makes the headband style - but this company looks more like a "garage" type of operation. I appreciate the comments though - and yeah that 18watt was the nice looking deal. I kinda like the DiveRite Slimline canister 10w (I wish they made an 18w) I found one for $631 which seems like a pretty good deal (If I had that much just "laying" around - lol).
UP4AIR
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You are right...I did confuse the two....I should read the thread a little closer...apologies. None the less I stand by my lead acid battery..for cost and for use. They are cheaper to replace and for my type of diving just as efficient.
OP
No problem Up4Air - I've done the same
btw - here's the reply from Nite-Diver about battery/canister size
" Thanks for contacting nite-diver.com for your lighting need's. The Mod. 6000 Solar Flare 18 watt canister measures 6 1/4inches long and 4 inches in dia. which gives you a 3 hour burn time 18 watt at full brightness before starting to dim. The NiMh battery pack would be 4 D cell's stacked together,3 times. The canister would only be 1/4inch smaller in dia. and 8 inches in length. You can see the size by placing 4 D cell batteries in a square. We keep a wall thickness of 1/4 on our canister. Our design permits
the longest burn time and smallest canister."
btw - here's the reply from Nite-Diver about battery/canister size
" Thanks for contacting nite-diver.com for your lighting need's. The Mod. 6000 Solar Flare 18 watt canister measures 6 1/4inches long and 4 inches in dia. which gives you a 3 hour burn time 18 watt at full brightness before starting to dim. The NiMh battery pack would be 4 D cell's stacked together,3 times. The canister would only be 1/4inch smaller in dia. and 8 inches in length. You can see the size by placing 4 D cell batteries in a square. We keep a wall thickness of 1/4 on our canister. Our design permits
the longest burn time and smallest canister."
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