Halcyon 18W HID - Reflector Comparison (all 3)

[Mo2vation]

I ordered the EKPP Reflector to replace the #3 on my buddy light (actually, I'll demote the "new" Halcyon 18W reflector to the buddy light, and keep the EKPP for me...) and it arrived today.

WOW. I had no idea it would be so big.

I'm going out tomorrow (diving with ScubaLaurel) and will have a chance to compare the EKPP UW to the "new" style Halcyon. The #3 is going to be sold (no goodman) - PM if interested.

For reference, I've included a couple of photos here so you can see the dramatic difference between the ol' #3 and the "new" style, and the differece between the "new" and the EKPP.

Sando was great to work with, shipped quick and its all good. I can see a huge difference 'tween #3 and "new" on both day dives and night dives - I can't wait to see the EKPP in action.

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Ken

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

Sando was great to work with, shipped quick and its all good. I can see a huge difference 'tween #3 and "new" on both day dives and night dives - I can't wait to see the EKPP in action.

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Ken

I'll second your recommendation on Sandho (Howard Sandroff) for service. He's replaced so much of my Helios 9 that my Halcyon has become a Halcyoff ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

 

[GreenDiverDown]

So much for the beer cozy!

 

[Mo2vation]

So much for the beer cozy!

I can split one and get it on the "new" Halcyon 18 - no way it'll fit on the EKPP. The search is on for something that will... maybe an old glove or bootie?

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Ken

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

Check with your Aussie mates and see if they make beer cozies for Foster's cans ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

 

[Mo2vation]

Check with your Aussie mates and see if they make beer cozies for Foster's cans ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

That, my friend, is an excellent idea. I'll send a note to Ben and see if they make an Oil Can koozy!

Nice.

You rule.

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Ken

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

Or do what I did and get yourself one of these ...

http://www.cases4less.com/detail_seal_tight_exlg.html

The large size will work ... but the XL gives you room for the charger too ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

 

[Mo2vation]

Or do what I did and get yourself one of these ...

http://www.cases4less.com/detail_seal_tight_exlg.html

The large size will work ... but the XL gives you room for the charger too ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

The buddy light resides in the Pelican 1500. I put together a weight belt (sans weights) so for my friends (and wife) with integrated weight BC's, they can still wear it. I was attaching it to the tank bands for the first few months... until I built the light belt.

My light (with the EKPP) stays clipped to the BP/W - so I really want to find a Koozy that fits this huge reflector. I currently just wrap it in my hood when its in the bag in transport.

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Ken

 

[CALI68]

FYI Beer Koozies fit the "new" rig! I just got the full overhaul on my Helios 9 18W and sure enough the koozie fits.

Wow...life is good.

 

[lamont]

I was checking out my #3 against bob's EKPP halcyroff last week, and honestly i don't think its enough for me to shell out for the upgrade. about all i could visually see was a brighter central dot with bob's.

maybe it makes for better signalling in low-viz, maybe i'll change my mind when the algae blooms come back...

other people have thought that my #3 was brighter than their 'new' halcyon, so i dunno, maybe i just got lucky with my #3 and got a particularly bright one...