Dive torch help please

[totterfield]

Hi, i`m looking to buy a primary torch to use in the uk, not really for night diving, mainly day, but does get quite dark in uk. Anyway, i want a rechargable torch with a max budget of Ž£100, i know i`m not going to get the best torch on the market for that. i`ve been looking at the darkbuter jnr, 12W HID, are these bulbs v expensuve to replace?
also been looving at beaver mini nova. i`d really like a powerful LED torch but don`t think my budget will get me a decent one. Any input would be great, and any advice about HID torches would be gtrea, avoid or are they great?
Thanks

 

[300bar]

IMO you better save some more money and get a good light.

Take a look at the new UK lights,like the aquasun or the lightcannon 100.
Or the new eLed plus.Great lights for a good price.
Don't know if you can get them but these lights Bigblue Home are great as well.

 

[totterfield]

Thanks for your input on that, i don`t fancy shelling out a load of money on a torch though, i`m a bit limited on how much i can spend because of funds.
I don`t see the difference between the uk light cannon and the darkbuster, the darkbuster even has a more powerful lightbulb?
also how much are replacement HID bulbs?
Thanks

 

[300bar]

HID bulbs usualy go for around 100$ BUT they have a LOOOONG burntime.

 

[Blazinator]

, the darkbuster even has a more powerful lightbulb?
Thanks

The Darkbuster 24 watt HID is the brightest light underwater for less than $400.00 and possibly the brightest for less than $1000.00.

1750 Lumens. Lithium Ion battery (rechargeable), 3 hrs burn time. Incredible light.

I've had mine for over a year, and nothing cuts the murk in 15 foot vis shipwrecks like this, until you spend over $1500.00

Not a canister, but I'm happy saving over a grand not to have canister, and making my own goodman handle for it.