Help me ID this canister light...

[gulfwiskey]

Recently acquired this canister light, attempted to charge the battery and test/use the light, but nothing, nada. It is obviously a Halcyon product but I have no idea which model or type of light this is and what it's intended use(s) might be. Biggest question for me is is it worth sending in to have repaired. Not sure if it's the battery, the bulb or the charger? And not sure if it would be wiser to just replace the entire assembly as I have no idea what the current replacement cost for something similar might be.

Any opinions/help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[tbone1004]

that is an ANCIENT canister light
Look like a 10w HID, but has SLA batteries.

If you don't have a voltmeter, then you can't really tell if it's the battery/ballast/bulb, but to be completely honest, it's not worth trying to repair. The burn time and brightness on it are comparable to the popular backup lights on the market.
You can contact some of the companies and talk about getting it upgraded with a new head, new battery, etc. but by the time you get that done you may as well buy a new one.
You can DIY a lot of stuff though if you're committed to it. Batteryspace for a new lithium battery pack, likely new bulb *cheap online since they're stock bulbs*, etc. if you're committed to getting it to work, but at the end of the day, it'll still be 600-800 lumen and you'll have a lot invested in it

sorry....

 

[gulfwiskey]

that is an ANCIENT canister light
Look like a 10w HID, but has SLA batteries.

If you don't have a voltmeter, then you can't really tell if it's the battery/ballast/bulb, but to be completely honest, it's not worth trying to repair. The burn time and brightness on it are comparable to the popular backup lights on the market.
You can contact some of the companies and talk about getting it upgraded with a new head, new battery, etc. but by the time you get that done you may as well buy a new one.
You can DIY a lot of stuff though if you're committed to it. Batteryspace for a new lithium battery pack, likely new bulb *cheap online since they're stock bulbs*, etc. if you're committed to getting it to work, but at the end of the day, it'll still be 600-800 lumen and you'll have a lot invested in it

sorry....

Just curious, what would one of these popular backup lights you mention cost me?

 

[tbone1004]

Just curious, what would one of these popular backup lights you mention cost me?

$90, but highly recommend getting the light sock
Cave Adventurers - Cave Adventurers Expedition Back-Up Light - Marianna, Florida USA - Never Undersold!

 

[gulfwiskey]

$90, but highly recommend getting the light sock
Cave Adventurers - Cave Adventurers Expedition Back-Up Light - Marianna, Florida USA - Never Undersold!

I like that one!

What suggestions might you have if I need more than the listed 90 burn time?

 

[tbone1004]

I like that one!

What suggestions might you have if I need more than the listed 90 burn time?

depends on what you need it for. If it's on the same dive, get a pair of them and swap them over. If it's for multiple dives in a day, then get some spare batteries for $10 and call it a day.

 

[bamafan]

Just buy a Bryinte light and then a high quality battery. It will be cheaper and perform better. They are all Chinese Taiwanese made.

 

[bamafan]

Amazon.com: Brinyte DIV11 Led Dive Light CREE XML2 1000lm LED Scuba Diving Torch Flashlight 200M Underwater Lamp with battery and charger: Sports & Outdoors

 

[gulfwiskey]

Just buy a Bryinte light and then a high quality battery. It will be cheaper and perform better. They are all Chinese Taiwanese made.

Is the brand/quality of the battery significant with regard go output and/or burn time?

 

[tbone1004]

Is the brand/quality of the battery significant with regard go output and/or burn time?

output no, burntime yes
Protected Panasonic NCR18650B 3400mAh 5A 18650 Button Top Battery - Wholesale Discount