Beyondhelp
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Ebay? I got mine from SBS, paid more for it... quick google and here perhaps?? http://www.flashaholics.co.uk/olight.html
Source for highest power LED under £50
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Ebay? I got mine from SBS, paid more for it... quick google and here perhaps?? http://www.flashaholics.co.uk/olight.html
coopec
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I suppose you saw these underwater lights?
http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_...w=LED+light+colours+torch+waterproof&_sacat=0
I suppose you saw these underwater lights?
http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_...w=LED+light+colours+torch+waterproof&_sacat=0
DinghyMan
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I make dive lights, currently with modules up to 6000 lumens with more powerful one in development, waterproof and used down to 100m, and the light output is as rated by the LED makers.
There are tons of "powerful" lights on ebay with lux/lumen/wattage ratings that bear absolutely no resemblance to the light you will get out of them and the heat output and battery life makes them useless for torches but you could use a "35w" or "50w" COB Led mounted on a big heatsink with a buck voltage booster to power it. I'm guessing you are only using it in shallow water so house it in a plastic tupperware container, add a decent cable gland and power it from a large battery pack.
Your budget is way to low for anything realistically close to thousands of lumens and you could get a 1000 lumen "waterproof" torch off ebay for sub-£20 and a decent supply of batteries for it, otherwise add a zero to the end and you can do it.
Do you really need thousands of lumens? Most hand torches put out 300 lumens, a high power hand torch will put out maybe 1000, get to the 1600-2000 range and they are getting very powerful, and hot and eat batteries or need a proper power pack, above that just throw money at them for decent power. I make and use use Lion & NiMh battery packs and even have a standard alkaline disposable battery that is rated at 9v 55Ah and they are available in 130Ah as well.
If you want a seriously powerful torch look at http://www.orcalight.co.uk/dive-lights-products/seawolf-1560-handheld-torch/ but don't expect much change from your £50.
If you want a bulletproof properly waterproof sensibly priced torch look at http://www.tek-tite.co.uk/acatalog/LED_Torches.html at the Expedition or Excursion, again over budget but properly waterproof and they put out what they claim.
HID is an option, cheap way is to use a car headlight bulb but they need a proper starter module and a car battery sized power pack.
If you need help just shout.
There are tons of "powerful" lights on ebay with lux/lumen/wattage ratings that bear absolutely no resemblance to the light you will get out of them and the heat output and battery life makes them useless for torches but you could use a "35w" or "50w" COB Led mounted on a big heatsink with a buck voltage booster to power it. I'm guessing you are only using it in shallow water so house it in a plastic tupperware container, add a decent cable gland and power it from a large battery pack.
Your budget is way to low for anything realistically close to thousands of lumens and you could get a 1000 lumen "waterproof" torch off ebay for sub-£20 and a decent supply of batteries for it, otherwise add a zero to the end and you can do it.
Do you really need thousands of lumens? Most hand torches put out 300 lumens, a high power hand torch will put out maybe 1000, get to the 1600-2000 range and they are getting very powerful, and hot and eat batteries or need a proper power pack, above that just throw money at them for decent power. I make and use use Lion & NiMh battery packs and even have a standard alkaline disposable battery that is rated at 9v 55Ah and they are available in 130Ah as well.
If you want a seriously powerful torch look at http://www.orcalight.co.uk/dive-lights-products/seawolf-1560-handheld-torch/ but don't expect much change from your £50.
If you want a bulletproof properly waterproof sensibly priced torch look at http://www.tek-tite.co.uk/acatalog/LED_Torches.html at the Expedition or Excursion, again over budget but properly waterproof and they put out what they claim.
HID is an option, cheap way is to use a car headlight bulb but they need a proper starter module and a car battery sized power pack.
If you need help just shout.
Jabs
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The ones in my headlights are twelve years old and they are automatic so on and off all the time!
Tony
BERT T
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Have a look here: http://clulite.cluson.co.uk/led-gun-lights/584-trio-pro-trio-pro-gunlight-package.html expensive, but top quality and has interchangeable led heads. I use one for night shooting and is absolutely brilliant.
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Rivers & creeks
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I went ahead with the Nitecore MH35. It's a fantastic torch, spot on for what we needed. The recharge function is a good idea - I never seem to have the right batteries to hand; the filter gives a strong red light and the emergency LED beacon is a really neat idea. Thanks for all the advice.
LK
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Storyline
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Do you mean the MH25 ?
If so, how tight is the beam at say 20-30 feet - is it a more of a spot or flood ?
Rivers & creeks
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Ooops yes MH25. It's near perfect, a central tight beam with an area of flood around it, don't know how they do that, in mist you can see it's how clever it is - you get a pinpoint beam of light and a wider flood cone. A very, very nice torch. The emergency beacon is a simple but effective accessory.