Torch Advice

I can recommend the Fa & Mi Powerled-50. It has 4 X 3watt LEDs giving
the equivalent of a 50 watt incandencent bulb. The light is bright
white & projects a beam (In fact I woulld like it to be a bit more
diffused because I use a camera).

Pros:
Uses 4 AA batteries. I bought 2300mAh NiMh rechargeables (no memory
effect). I leave it on for the whole dive, and I have never had it run
out of power during a day's diving, maybe 3 dives. Kowalski use NiCd
batteries and this type can degrade over time due to the memory effect
(as my long time Kowalski equipped buddies are now finding on their
second dive). If I forget to charge overnight, or cannot find a socket,
disposable AA batteries can be purchased cheaply in most shops.
It is lot more compact than a mega sized Kowalski (can easily fit in
BCD pocket)
Threaded socket so can be attached to camera arm.
Modular design.
Robust housing.
Can be used out of water without overheating.
Comparable in cost or cheaper compared to 50 watt equivalent Kowalskis
(about 300 euros).
Much much longer bulb life.

Cons:
It is negatively buoyant and a dark colour. I would prefer something
brighter and that floats to the surface if I were ever to lose it.
Need to buy a lanyard to attach it to your BCD.
Need to buy rechargeable batteries & charger.
Less popular so less easy to find.

I can recommend the Fa & Mi Powerled-50. It has 4 X 3watt LEDs giving
the equivalent of a 50 watt incandencent bulb. The light is bright
white & projects a beam (In fact I woulld like it to be a bit more
diffused because I use a camera).

Pros:
Uses 4 AA batteries. I bought 2300mAh NiMh rechargeables (no memory
effect). I leave it on for the whole dive, and I have never had it run
out of power during a day's diving, maybe 3 dives. Kowalski use NiCd
batteries and this type can degrade over time due to the memory effect
(as my long time Kowalski equipped buddies are now finding on their
second dive). If I forget to charge overnight, or cannot find a socket,
disposable AA batteries can be purchased cheaply in most shops.
It is lot more compact than a mega sized Kowalski (can easily fit in
BCD pocket)
Threaded socket so can be attached to camera arm.
Modular design.
Robust housing.
Can be used out of water without overheating.
Comparable in cost or cheaper compared to 50 watt equivalent Kowalskis
(about 300 euros).
Much much longer bulb life.

Cons:
It is negatively buoyant and a dark colour. I would prefer something
brighter and that floats to the surface if I were ever to lose it.
Need to buy a lanyard to attach it to your BCD.
Need to buy rechargeable batteries & charger.
Less popular so less easy to find.

I can recommend the Fa & Mi Powerled-50. It has 4 X 3watt LEDs giving
the equivalent of a 50 watt incandencent bulb. The light is bright
white & projects a beam (In fact I woulld like it to be a bit more
diffused because I use a camera).

Pros:
Uses 4 AA batteries. I bought 2300mAh NiMh rechargeables (no memory
effect). I leave it on for the whole dive, and I have never had it run
out of power during a day's diving, maybe 3 dives. Kowalski use NiCd
batteries and this type can degrade over time due to the memory effect
(as my long time Kowalski equipped buddies are now finding on their
second dive). If I forget to charge overnight, or cannot find a socket,
disposable AA batteries can be purchased cheaply in most shops.
It is lot more compact than a mega sized Kowalski (can easily fit in
BCD pocket)
Threaded socket so can be attached to camera arm.
Modular design.
Robust housing.
Can be used out of water without overheating.
Comparable in cost or cheaper compared to 50 watt equivalent Kowalskis
(about 300 euros).
Much much longer bulb life.

Cons:
It is negatively buoyant and a dark colour. I would prefer something
brighter and that floats to the surface if I were ever to lose it.
Need to buy a lanyard to attach it to your BCD.
Need to buy rechargeable batteries & charger.
Less popular so less easy to find.

I can recommend the Fa & Mi Powerled-50. It has 4 X 3watt LEDs giving
the equivalent of a 50 watt incandencent bulb. The light is bright
white & projects a beam (In fact I woulld like it to be a bit more
diffused because I use a camera).

Pros:
Uses 4 AA batteries. I bought 2300mAh NiMh rechargeables (no memory
effect). I leave it on for the whole dive, and I have never had it run
out of power during a day's diving, maybe 3 dives. Kowalski use NiCd
batteries and this type can degrade over time due to the memory effect
(as my long time Kowalski equipped buddies are now finding on their
second dive). If I forget to charge overnight, or cannot find a socket,
disposable AA batteries can be purchased cheaply in most shops.
It is lot more compact than a mega sized Kowalski (can easily fit in
BCD pocket)
Threaded socket so can be attached to camera arm.
Modular design.
Robust housing.
Can be used out of water without overheating.
Comparable in cost or cheaper compared to 50 watt equivalent Kowalskis
(about 300 euros).
Much much longer bulb life.

Cons:
It is negatively buoyant and a dark colour. I would prefer something
brighter and that floats to the surface if I were ever to lose it.
Need to buy a lanyard to attach it to your BCD.
Need to buy rechargeable batteries & charger.
Less popular so less easy to find.

I can recommend the Fa & Mi Powerled-50. It has 4 X 3watt LEDs giving
the equivalent of a 50 watt incandencent bulb. The light is bright
white & projects a beam (In fact I woulld like it to be a bit more
diffused because I use a camera).

Pros:
Uses 4 AA batteries. I bought 2300mAh NiMh rechargeables (no memory
effect). I leave it on for the whole dive, and I have never had it run
out of power during a day's diving, maybe 3 dives. Kowalski use NiCd
batteries and this type can degrade over time due to the memory effect
(as my long time Kowalski equipped buddies are now finding on their
second dive). If I forget to charge overnight, or cannot find a socket,
disposable AA batteries can be purchased cheaply in most shops.
It is lot more compact than a mega sized Kowalski (can easily fit in
BCD pocket)
Threaded socket so can be attached to camera arm.
Modular design.
Robust housing.
Can be used out of water without overheating.
Comparable in cost or cheaper compared to 50 watt equivalent Kowalskis
(about 300 euros).
Much much longer bulb life.

Cons:
It is negatively buoyant and a dark colour. I would prefer something
brighter and that floats to the surface if I were ever to lose it.
Need to buy a lanyard to attach it to your BCD.
Need to buy rechargeable batteries & charger.
Less popular so less easy to find.

I can recommend the Fa & Mi Powerled-50. It has 4 X 3watt LEDs giving
the equivalent of a 50 watt incandencent bulb. The light is bright
white & projects a beam (In fact I woulld like it to be a bit more
diffused because I use a camera).

Pros:
Uses 4 AA batteries. I bought 2300mAh NiMh rechargeables (no memory
effect). I leave it on for the whole dive, and I have never had it run
out of power during a day's diving, maybe 3 dives. Kowalski use NiCd
batteries and this type can degrade over time due to the memory effect
(as my long time Kowalski equipped buddies are now finding on their
second dive). If I forget to charge overnight, or cannot find a socket,
disposable AA batteries can be purchased cheaply in most shops.
It is lot more compact than a mega sized Kowalski (can easily fit in
BCD pocket)
Threaded socket so can be attached to camera arm.
Modular design.
Robust housing.
Can be used out of water without overheating.
Comparable in cost or cheaper compared to 50 watt equivalent Kowalskis
(about 300 euros).
Much much longer bulb life.

Cons:
It is negatively buoyant and a dark colour. I would prefer something
brighter and that floats to the surface if I were ever to lose it.
Need to buy a lanyard to attach it to your BCD.
Need to buy rechargeable batteries & charger.
Less popular so less easy to find.

I can recommend the Fa & Mi Powerled-50. It has 4 X 3watt LEDs giving
the equivalent of a 50 watt incandencent bulb. The light is bright
white & projects a beam (In fact I woulld like it to be a bit more
diffused because I use a camera).

Pros:
Uses 4 AA batteries. I bought 2300mAh NiMh rechargeables (no memory
effect). I leave it on for the whole dive, and I have never had it run
out of power during a day's diving, maybe 3 dives. Kowalski use NiCd
batteries and this type can degrade over time due to the memory effect
(as my long time Kowalski equipped buddies are now finding on their
second dive). If I forget to charge overnight, or cannot find a socket,
disposable AA batteries can be purchased cheaply in most shops.
It is lot more compact than a mega sized Kowalski (can easily fit in
BCD pocket)
Threaded socket so can be attached to camera arm.
Modular design.
Robust housing.
Can be used out of water without overheating.
Comparable in cost or cheaper compared to 50 watt equivalent Kowalskis
(about 300 euros).
Much much longer bulb life.

Cons:
It is negatively buoyant and a dark colour. I would prefer something
brighter and that floats to the surface if I were ever to lose it.
Need to buy a lanyard to attach it to your BCD.
Need to buy rechargeable batteries & charger.
Less popular so less easy to find.

try these they wont cost you the earth !!

http://www.scubazone.co.uk/astro/Light_Zone4105.htm

backup torces e.t.c

<rick_hughes@btconnect.com> wrote in message
news:1131494461.065201.258650@g47g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>I am aware of the capabilities & advantages of LED torches ... I know
> these are not going to be comparable to a mega sized Kowalski, but
> thought I would get a pocket sized LED torch.
>
> Anybody any advice on a good LED torch ? I understand that some LED
> models are much better than others when it comes to light output ......
> all look bright when you look at the LED's ... but many don't
> actually project a beam, but some of the newer one do.
>
> Any tips?
>

try these they wont cost you the earth !!

http://www.scubazone.co.uk/astro/Light_Zone4105.htm

backup torces e.t.c

<rick_hughes@btconnect.com> wrote in message
news:1131494461.065201.258650@g47g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>I am aware of the capabilities & advantages of LED torches ... I know
> these are not going to be comparable to a mega sized Kowalski, but
> thought I would get a pocket sized LED torch.
>
> Anybody any advice on a good LED torch ? I understand that some LED
> models are much better than others when it comes to light output ......
> all look bright when you look at the LED's ... but many don't
> actually project a beam, but some of the newer one do.
>
> Any tips?
>

try these they wont cost you the earth !!

http://www.scubazone.co.uk/astro/Light_Zone4105.htm

backup torces e.t.c

<rick_hughes@btconnect.com> wrote in message
news:1131494461.065201.258650@g47g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>I am aware of the capabilities & advantages of LED torches ... I know
> these are not going to be comparable to a mega sized Kowalski, but
> thought I would get a pocket sized LED torch.
>
> Anybody any advice on a good LED torch ? I understand that some LED
> models are much better than others when it comes to light output ......
> all look bright when you look at the LED's ... but many don't
> actually project a beam, but some of the newer one do.
>
> Any tips?
>