Assistance with canister light...

[undrwater]

Since we have a few techies, I've got a canister light problem. I'm still within warranty, so I can probably send it in, but if it's a quick fix, I'd rather handle it myself.

Light is: Salvo 10watt HID 4.5a NIMH

Here's the problem:
Last night during my dive, the light cut off about 50 minutes in. The light had a full charge and should have lasted at least close to its 4hr advertised burn time. I switched off the light, and switched it back on. The light came back on, but shut off again about 2 minutes later. Did this about 3 more times before I went to my backup.

On the surface I noticed the light would flicker dimly, but would not turn on (strike?).

At home after a full charge, same thing; flicker but no strike.

Is this the balast?

 

[kidspot]

Can you test the charging base? Or test the voltage of the battery to make sure it is correct (14v, assuming it's a 12v battery after a full charge IIR - someone can correct me however if that's wrong)

Aloha, Tim

 

[undrwater]

Thanks for the reply, Kidspot...I honestly don't have the skills (yet) to troubleshoot this kind of thing.

I'm sending it in!