Bought a cheap 'underwater' light from a marine supply catalog and it flooded at 30 feet

It was a no-name brand light advertised for 'recreational and light commercial use' and cost about $80. I figured I'd try it for some basic inspection work in a harbor, but the housing seal failed completely on the first dive. The saltwater wrecked the electronics, so it was a total loss. Anyone have a go-to brand for affordable, reliable backup lights that can actually handle some depth?

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laura_allen18d agoMost Upvoted

Ugh, I had the same thing happen with a cheap dive light last year.

patriciah5112d ago

My backup light flooded at 20 feet in Cozumel.

wells.karen18d ago

Light commercial use" but it flooded at only 30 feet, that's just crazy.