UK vs. UK - What's the difference??

[highdesert]

About to buy a new light, a pistol grip that's not a bank breaker. Had success w/ UK lights, providing I remember to screw the lens down over the O-ring before entry, so first choice is to stick w/ UK.

LP has the C8eLED for $99.95, the C8eLED Plus for $114. 95. First question, what's the difference? Second, since I will upgrade to rechargeable, what's the rough cost differential between their NiCad battery/ charger ($62.95) and a NiMH battery/charger set-up?

Or, in the same relative price range, other options?

 

[CompuDude]

The Plus series have traditionally been brighter with more battery life.

I'd go NiMH, because I loathe NiCad as a battery technology (by comparison). The NiCad's are cheaper, however, by approx $40 or so, but that's for top of the line stuff. Check here for good NiMH: www.thomasdistributing.com

Frankly, though, with LED lights, batteries last so long you might consider sticking with alkalines.

 

[HenrikBP]

Don't know the specs, but the "Plus" may have one of the newer, brighter, more energy efficient LEDs in it?

And +1 on the NiMH over NiCad. I usually buy my rechargeable batteries from the Thomas Distributing as well.

Henrik

 

[Otter]

I believe the plus has a heat sink on the eLED that transfers the heat to the water allowing the led to burn brighter. I typically used 4500ma NiMh on my LC100 and alkaline's on my eLed....the Light Cannon is/was my primary and I could roughly get two 90 min dives out each charge. The eLed is/was my backup and/or day light....have yet to even change the batteries...not sure how many hours on them.

 

[Willuw]

The plus model has two LEDs that increase the intensity..
I have the C8 LED I picked up @ my LDS for $70 and it does the job for me. Much brighter and whiter then the standard bulbs - durability is also much improved