Parts for dive lights and where to get them

[Packhorse]

Building dive lights is hard enough, but finding the correct parts to use can be harder still. So I thought I would build a list of parts and where to get them.

This will be a work in progress. Please post your source for parts including links and I will add them to this post. Hopefully it will be made a sticky.

Glands. I use IP68-10bar M16 thread where I can. most IP68 are only 1 meter rated (although I have used them too with no issues).

* Jaycar
* McMaster Carr
* Electrical wholesalers
* Battery Space
* Diverite Express


Cable I use silicon or rubber jacketed extension lead. I find it grips better in the glands than PVC.

* Electrical wholesalers



Switches I prefer reed switches but if you use a toggle then you need a rubber boot. Jaycar sell a waterproof switch with a boot but you can use a normal switch with a boot too.

* Jaycar
* Diverite express
* Marine suppliers
* McMaster Carr
* Diverite express


Latches. Ones with a safety catch means it will not open by accident at the worst possible time!

* RS components
* Diverite express
* McMaster Carr
* Diverite Express


Lenses Glass, acrylic & plexiglass. They all have advantages. Make sure you use one strong enough for the depths you intend to dive. This is usually the weakest part of a light head.

* Plastic merchant
* Glazier
* Dealextreme
* McMastercar

 

[350xfire]

Don't foget Ebay. Also Latches can be ordered from Nielsen Sessions directly in the USA.

 

[mts0628]

Any o-ring you could want, and for cheap in multiples. AOPtec. Viton, EPDM, Silicon, Nitrile.

And as an aside, 350xfire- I got your e-mail last night. I'll get back with you soon.

 

[Sailor612]

Reliable cree and driver sales? DX is really getting to me with all the CONTINOUS back-order crap!!!!

 

[HEFFAY]

Reliable cree and driver sales? DX is really getting to me with all the CONTINOUS back-order crap!!!!

If I need LED's or any electronic parts quickly, I order from Digi-Key Corporation - USA Home Page They are local to my area so the shipping is even quicker

They have pretty good customer service and turn stuff out quick.