My Salvo 21W HID canister light just bit the dust on today's dive. About 15min in to the dive it just shut off. It was not flooded, and when I tried turning it off/on the light just 'blipped'. (brief on/off).
Once back home I dried everything and checked the light. No flooding, as I expected. The battery read 13.5V so it was good. But again, turning the light on just made the bulb 'blip'. My best guess at the moment is that the ballast has gone. I've emailed Light Monkey to see if they agree with the diagnosis and if so what it will cost for a rebuild.
However, living in Canada I suspect the cost in $CDN (plus border fees) is going to be quite high.
Plus I need something in the interim. What is the light output from a Salvo 21W HID? What type of LED light would be equivalent (or better)?
Ideally I would like something hand-held (but on a goodman handle or sock). It does not need to have a canister, or could have a small one, and it would be great if it could do 'laser spot beam' (like the Salvo) PLUS a wider 'video' beam.
I've seen many lights from places like Big Blue, but it's hard to evaluate the hype vs. actual use. Any recommendations from those who've taken the plunge and bought something like this?
Thanks
-R
Once back home I dried everything and checked the light. No flooding, as I expected. The battery read 13.5V so it was good. But again, turning the light on just made the bulb 'blip'. My best guess at the moment is that the ballast has gone. I've emailed Light Monkey to see if they agree with the diagnosis and if so what it will cost for a rebuild.
However, living in Canada I suspect the cost in $CDN (plus border fees) is going to be quite high.
Plus I need something in the interim. What is the light output from a Salvo 21W HID? What type of LED light would be equivalent (or better)?
Ideally I would like something hand-held (but on a goodman handle or sock). It does not need to have a canister, or could have a small one, and it would be great if it could do 'laser spot beam' (like the Salvo) PLUS a wider 'video' beam.
I've seen many lights from places like Big Blue, but it's hard to evaluate the hype vs. actual use. Any recommendations from those who've taken the plunge and bought something like this?
Thanks
-R