SteveC
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What would be the pro's and con's to putting the switch on the light head instead of the canistor?
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bradshsi
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My thinking is as follows:
Pros:
Easier to find the switch
Less likely to be activated by accident
Cons:
Limitations on where to mount the switch (you need a light head handle large enough)
Sealing the switch may be harder if you mount it through the side of the handle due to the handle curvature.
If the light head floods (which is more likely than the canister IMO), the switch/wiring may short out and totally drain + possibly damage your batteries
My dive buddy is currently building a light similar to mine but with the switch in the handle. Once he's completed it I'll post details on
http://groups.msn.com/Divelight/canisterlightezlighthead.msnw
Pros:
Easier to find the switch
Less likely to be activated by accident
Cons:
Limitations on where to mount the switch (you need a light head handle large enough)
Sealing the switch may be harder if you mount it through the side of the handle due to the handle curvature.
If the light head floods (which is more likely than the canister IMO), the switch/wiring may short out and totally drain + possibly damage your batteries
My dive buddy is currently building a light similar to mine but with the switch in the handle. Once he's completed it I'll post details on
http://groups.msn.com/Divelight/canisterlightezlighthead.msnw
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