Maplin closing down sale

[solent clown]

I tried to stop going to our Maplins, but the image of that lovely shop assistant haunted my mind.
I just couldn't resist 'er.

 

[Simonpk]

Do you need a PA, she'll be looking for a job :encouragement:

 

[seaangler23]

Really?

Lifejacket lights are meant to be multi-directional (because you don't know the bearing to your potential rescuer) and properly waterproof (I don't think IP7 is good enough). I'm not going to trust my life to those.

Fine for use as a boat torch. But, as a lifesaving device, you are welcome to them.

Edit: But better than nothing, I guess.

Multi directional light and from the design perfectly waterproof, do the job fine and tiny so can be tucked away, better than spending a fortune for the same thing

 

[penberth3]

They are in a state of flux now, though. They need to stop ersin about.

I don't want to be lead astray.

 

[JumbleDuck]

I don't want to be lead astray.

I put their chances of going under at 60:40.

 

[Angele]

Multi directional light and from the design perfectly waterproof, do the job fine and tiny so can be tucked away, better than spending a fortune for the same thing

With respect, IPX7 is not "waterproof" - fine for temporary immersion, or continual getting rained on. Maybe that is enough if you fall in the water in a harbour, a river or close to shore. Definitely not if you are likely to be immersed for some time (e.g. sailing offshore).

Your torch costs £4.89. "Proper" lifejacket lights cost between £9 and £20, depending on which one you go for. The difference is hardly "a fortune".

Also, some lifejacket lights will turn on automatically when immersed. A useful function if the casualty is either incapable of, or forgets to, turn the thing on.

What value a life?

IPX Ratings

IPX6 Waterproof Standard
Protected against heavy splashing and rain. Must not fail or show water seepage when exposed, but not when immersed.

IPX-7 Waterproof Standard
Protected against short durations of water immersion. Max immersion for less than 30 minutes and at a depth of less than 1 meter. IPX-7, while water resistant, is still not recommended for swimmers, as a precaution.

IPX-8 Waterproof Standard
Designed for continuous underwater use. The best rating for sport/GPS watches used for swimming.

 

[MonniotC]

I tried to stop going to our Maplins, but the image of that lovely shop assistant haunted my mind.
I just couldn't resist 'er.

Look more closely; "she" might be a trans-sister!