Info New Dive Rite lights - CX3 and ??

[stuartv]

I "lock" all my button lights by unscrewing the head by about half a turn. Haven't tried it with a CX3, so make sure the o-ring is far from being exposed.

I just tested that and I believe it is not an option.

The tail cap is spring loaded and the light stays on even after unscrewing the tail cap pretty darn far.

Bummer. I was really hoping that would be a workable solution.

 

[Divin'Papaw]

I just tested that and I believe it is not an option.

The tail cap is spring loaded and the light stays on even after unscrewing the tail cap pretty darn far.

Bummer. I was really hoping that would be a workable solution.

I really don't see it as that big of an issue. I've been diving with push-button lights for years and years, some kept in a pocket even. I've had them turn on accidentally maybe 2-3 times. But I am only doing recreational diving, with no penetration (wrecks nor caves), so my light is a tool but not a necessity to complete a dive. Those where it is a necessity (night diving), I have two lights plus it would be very obvious if my light turned on accidentally. YMMV. If you dive full DIR with backup lights on your harness and tucked with an inner tube, the pushbutton is more of an issue.

 

[Josh the diver]

I really don't see it as that big of an issue. I've been diving with push-button lights for years and years, some kept in a pocket even. I've had them turn on accidentally maybe 2-3 times. But I am only doing recreational diving, with no penetration (wrecks nor caves), so my light is a tool but not a necessity to complete a dive. Those where it is a necessity (night diving), I have two lights plus it would be very obvious if my light turned on accidentally. YMMV. If you dive full DIR with backup lights on your harness and tucked with an inner tube, the pushbutton is more of an issue.

I dive with a CX2 attached to my harness with inner tube. after over 100 dives I have never had it accidently turn on

 

[stuartv]

I really don't see it as that big of an issue. I've been diving with push-button lights for years and years, some kept in a pocket even. I've had them turn on accidentally maybe 2-3 times. But I am only doing recreational diving, with no penetration (wrecks nor caves), so my light is a tool but not a necessity to complete a dive. Those where it is a necessity (night diving), I have two lights plus it would be very obvious if my light turned on accidentally. YMMV. If you dive full DIR with backup lights on your harness and tucked with an inner tube, the pushbutton is more of an issue.

I have seen with my own eyes the inside of someone's luggage that was melted from having a light turn on accidentally inside the luggage.

I've had the CX3 turn on accidentally 2 or 3 times in one week of 21 dives.

"It has overheat protection."

"Mine has never turned on accidentally."

"My light is not a necessity to complete a dive."

All well and good. But, none of that changes my desire for a way to lock my CX3 off.

None of that changes my mistrust of it turning on by accident and what *could* (possibly) happen as a result.

It's a great light. I will keep it and use it and do my best to ensure I don't have a serious problem.

But, it would be an even BETTER light if it had a 100% reliable way to ensure it stays turned off (in the water and out).