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12-30-2006, 08:16 AM	#1
Jimothy Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Woodinville, Washington USA Posts: 16	DIY Canister-Style Dive Light I just finished building a Canister Light: Its made from PVC and a Maglite, has a 35w bulb, and 5amp 12volt battery for a total cost of $140

01-02-2007, 06:46 PM	#2
glynneco Community Advisor Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Near Washington DC Posts: 454	I love it! It looks great. Have you tested it at depth? __________________ Is that the bottom of the quarry or is the vis just really bad today?

01-03-2007, 04:55 AM	#3
Jimothy Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Woodinville, Washington USA Posts: 16	I have not been able to test it at depth yet, however when I do it will be without the battery just in case it floods miserably.

01-03-2007, 05:33 AM	#4
MgicTwnger Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 1,569	Is this your own design? Are there drawings/plans? __________________ I am not the one who needs mental help. I just need to vent.

01-03-2007, 05:40 AM	#5
Jimothy Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Woodinville, Washington USA Posts: 16	I went off of another DIY project I found here: http://www.brethrenofthecoast.net/pi...topic.php?t=12 Mine is not identical, but there are several similarities. I also made my own DIY page found here: http://forums.batteryspace.com/forum...pic.php?t=6808

02-26-2007, 02:30 AM	#6
Chessplayer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 9	Thats realy cool. I think I'll build one.

02-26-2007, 02:42 PM	#7
MgicTwnger Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 1,569	Let us know when you test it at depth. The prices for a "store bought" can light are, IMHO, absurd. __________________ I am not the one who needs mental help. I just need to vent.

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