Weight belts with batteries in them

[Tim Chapman]

I heard that a weight belt used to be made that had batteries in it. It was commercially made and as I understand it, was used for lights or cameras. Does anyone have any information about it? I would appreciate it. If this is not posted in the correct forum, please let me know. Thank you.

 

[Rich Keller]

Battery powered weight belts!?!? Now I have officially heard it all so it is time for me to quit diving! But seriously it was probably just a pouch weight belt.

 

[Tim Chapman]

My understanding is that it had wires that attached to gear (camera or lights) that had quick disconnect so you could "dump your weights" if needed.

 

[Kevrumbo]

Maybe you mean batteries inside a depth rated canister that can slide onto a generic weight belt & held in place with triglides? An E/O type power cord connection to the lights/strobe can be attached or detached underwater.

 

[Tim Chapman]

What is an E/O connector?

 

[Akimbo]

What is an E/O connector?

An underwater mateable electrical connector originally patented and manufactured by Electro Oceanics... EO

The patent has long since expired and there are several manufacturers now.

Who manufactures E/O Cords?

 

[Tim Chapman]

Thank you for the reply and the details.