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My primary light gave out at 85 feet on a harbor inspection
It was last Tuesday on a job in Baltimore, doing a routine check on some pilings. The light just went dark, no flicker, nothing. I had to finish the dive using my backup light and feel my way along the bottom. Has anyone else had a primary fail that deep, and what brand do you trust now?
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felix4785mo ago
That "feel my way along the bottom" part is the real story. Have you considered adding a small chemical glow stick to your kit as a last-ditch backup?
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noraj795mo ago
Glow sticks are a solid idea. It's funny how we rely on tech until it fails, then the simple stuff saves the day. What's the oldest piece of gear you still trust?
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michaelcoleman4mo ago
Honestly, how bad was it really? Harbor water at 85 feet is murky, but you had a backup light and could still work. I get what @felix478 is saying about glow sticks, but that feels like overkill for a job you finished anyway.
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