Cheap waterproof Red LEDs ?

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Cheap waterproof Red LEDs ?

Postby fenix » Mon Nov 21, 2011 2:24 pm

I'm sure I've seen some good links on here to waterproof lights at decent prices. Can't find them now though !

Its not for kayaking, but for cycling. The rear lights I have at the moment are great, except in the wet. Its seemingly beyond their skills to make a light that is both bright AND waterproof. I notice Lomo knock out torches waterproof to 40 meters for under a tenner - so it cant be that hard to do this ?

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Re: Cheap waterproof Red LEDs ?

Postby Summit to Sea » Mon Nov 21, 2011 2:56 pm

Not dirt cheap, but pretty bright. The Silva Tyto is built to IPX6, so showerproof, add a little silicon grease to the O ring and that'll make it a little more watertight again.

I've used this for paddling, just once, but a couple of local activists are using them for their training paddles in the area.
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Re: Cheap waterproof Red LEDs ?

Postby MikeB » Mon Nov 21, 2011 3:03 pm

How about a Guardian Adventure Light in flash mode? See the Almanac / Reviews.
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Re: Cheap waterproof Red LEDs ?

Postby Yakdiver » Mon Nov 21, 2011 3:09 pm

On my bike I use the Smart 1/2 Watt Rear Light seems water tight up to now and very bright
and on offer here
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/I/q/LIS ... ight___red
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