Pro-V8 LED flickering

[iztok]

I bought Ikelite set JVC-FM1 with V8 light set. On a third or fourth dive I've noticed that light is flickering under water on occasions. I checked and no water is in it or anything that I can figure out.

Any ideas what is it and how to fix it?

You can see flickering right in the beginning of this video YouTube - Fjord, Taba, Egypt, July 24th 2010

 

[Ikelite Staff]

Have you tried a new set of batteries? When the batteries are nearly dead the light will flicker when turned on. This flickering should stop after a few minutes as the light is able to regulate the remaining power. However it will resume each time the light is turned off and back on.

A new set of batteries should eliminate the flicker completely.

Regards,
Jean / Ikelite
IKELITE Underwater Systems

 

[iztok]

Ah, that might be the issue. I still have that set and will check and see.

On the related note. Would rechargeable C batteries work or I need set of regular ones?

 

[Ikelite Staff]

Rechargeable NiMH batteries will be fine in the Pro-V8. We don't recommend using NiCad batteries in this light.

Regards,
Jean / Ikelite
IKELITE Underwater Systems