bdshort
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I know Salvo lights are pretty popular here, but since my LDS is a Dive Rite dealer, I was wondering how their lights hold up against Salvo and the other brands that everyone here seems to love.
Dive Rite vs. Salvo, et al.?
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PerroneFord
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From my experience with both brands, the Salvo's are brighter (in the same wattage), and are built with better materials. I've also used the Sartek, and hte GreenForce, and both compared favorably against the Dive Rite.
This is not to say the Dive Rite is a bad light. It's a good light. I just feel like the others have a bit of a gap on it.
This is not to say the Dive Rite is a bad light. It's a good light. I just feel like the others have a bit of a gap on it.
I have DR 10 and 24 watt HIDs. Love 'em both.
Rick
Rick
Matt S.
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This is what I recall from my research on the subject... DR uses the "more fragile" HID system, and Salvo uses the "less fragile" system. I believe that was the case in the 10W models, anyway.
I chose Salvo and have been very happy. The company has great service too.
I chose Salvo and have been very happy. The company has great service too.
It's totally anecdotal, but my one buddy who uses DR lights has had them in the shop several times since I met him. Nobody I know who has a Salvo has had to send it back for anything, although we've replaced latches and rewired the Anderson connectors.
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