Looking for a good dive light that can be used on land

[RIHappyDiver]

Like it says. I need a new flashlight for limited use around the house. Mainly looking out for coyotes when taking the dog out at night. Figured I might as well see if there is a good multi tasking light I could check into. Thanks in advance,

Erik

 

[aviator8]

I am not sure if there is one suited for both. The newer dive lights have high drive halogen bulbs that get quite hot on land. The water dissipates the heat quite a bit, so I think you would risk burning out the driver using the dive light out of water for extended run times.

 

[RIHappyDiver]

@aviator8 that was what I was thinking but thought it was worth a shot. Thanks for the quick response.

 

[BikerBecca]

I know Light & Motion Light & Motion: Portable LED Lighting for Film, Photo, Cycling & Diving makes dive lights that will not overheat when out of the water.

 

[RIHappyDiver]

@BikerBecca , thanks, I’ check them out!

 

[Griffo]

I've used my DGX 800 light dry many times without issue. They state it can be used on land.

Diving LED Lights | Dive Gear Express®

 

[RIHappyDiver]

I've used my DGX 800 light dry many times without issue. They state it can be used on land.

Diving LED Lights | Dive Gear Express®

Looks like I have more options than I thought. Thanks for that.

 

[Caveeagle]

It’s not unusual for new LED drivers to have overheating protection built in. As well as heat syncs that will handle dry duty

 

[tursiops]

From the BigBlue FAQs:

 

[RyanT]

I just bought a Kraken NR-1200 for this purpose. It's possible that it could overheat if you use it for a while on high out of water. I just step it down to the 50% setting and so far it's worked fine. I like it underwater too.