Cave Diver Lights - Canister

[TheDarknessLord]

Hi there!!!
I'm trying to make my own canister, but I can't find ;-0 the following material:
Stainless Steel Latches
Watertight Switches
Do you know any on-line web page to get those items

Thank you very much!

 

[pcscuba]

You can get the latches from www.mcmaster.com for like ten bucks a piece. Are you talking about the actual power switch or the watertight connections?

 

[canuckdiver]

mcmaster-carr for the latches.

what I am using for a switch is a standard toggle switch with a silicone "boot" that threads on overtop. you can find them in most electrical catalogs, try looking for "enviromental shields"

 

[pcscuba]

What does everyone think of using a waterproof pushbutton switch? Like they have in Mcmaster-carr.

 

[canuckdiver]

the problem with a pushbutton swith is that the water pressure tends to push them in, and they won't come out again until you surface

 

[pcscuba]

thanks for the tip!

 

[canuckdiver]

anytime!

trust me, if it can be done wrong, I've probably tried it! LOL

 

[mddolson]

The spring latches I used (see picture)
are
spring latches, P/N NSH-8332
purchased from
Reid Tool Supply Company ,
2265 Black Creek Road
Muskegon, Michigan 49444-2684
tel 1-800-253-0421

Mike D

 

[RichLockyer]

I got my latches from AUL ( http://www.aul-inc.com )... they're just like the $6 McMaster latches (actually the same source, Nelson) but have a NICELY radiused curve bending into the canister. The McMaster latches are straight and need to be bent.

McMaster also has the Helios/Mako style locking latches for about $12 each, but the handle is bent the wrong way (bent OUT!) and needs to be re-bent or it turns into a line/kelp catcher.

 

[TheDarknessLord]

Thank you very much!

What a value comments!!!!!!!!!

Tks a lot once again!