Squid Lighting - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dgax65 · 04-04-2008, 10:19 AM

If you can get somebody to machine the housing, that will solve most of the problems. Those lights are so hot you need a housing that can withstand the expansion/contraction and not leak. That's why I didn't think it was practical to try using the Xe headlamps. LED lights are cooler and a lot more forgiving. You can submerge a potted LED lamp with no problems.

wavster · 04-04-2008, 12:00 PM

Underwater Kinetics http://www.uwkinetics.com/catalog/category/6
has some great underwater lights. Nothing to build.

I own the C4 LED light and it's quite bright. I went over to their factory
in Poway to see the product in more detail. I spoke with a woman about
their light canon. It's a dive light and very bright (450 lumens). The
catalog says it can be used in or out of water.

Anyway, just thought I'd throw another option at you Nate.

04-04-2008, 10:19 AM	#1
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	If you can get somebody to machine the housing, that will solve most of the problems. Those lights are so hot you need a housing that can withstand the expansion/contraction and not leak. That's why I didn't think it was practical to try using the Xe headlamps. LED lights are cooler and a lot more forgiving. You can submerge a potted LED lamp with no problems. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

04-04-2008, 12:00 PM	#2
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	Underwater Kinetics http://www.uwkinetics.com/catalog/category/6 has some great underwater lights. Nothing to build. I own the C4 LED light and it's quite bright. I went over to their factory in Poway to see the product in more detail. I spoke with a woman about their light canon. It's a dive light and very bright (450 lumens). The catalog says it can be used in or out of water. Anyway, just thought I'd throw another option at you Nate.