New Explorer Light by Halcyon

***ericfine50*** · June 27th, 2006, 07:09 PM

http://www.halcyon.net/lights/explorer.shtml

Ok True - You have been holding out on us :D. This looks like an awsome light - any more details? Estimated cost?

Thanks

true · June 27th, 2006, 07:45 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by ericfine50)

http://www.halcyon.net/lights/explorer.shtml

Ok True - You have been holding out on us :D. This looks like an awsome light - any more details? Estimated cost?

Thanks

I can't believe that we've flown under the radar with this one for over a year! They've been on the job with the Mexico Cave Exploration Project, tested in the Baltic, on a photo shoot in Cayman, and to the back of the line at Turner and Wakulla-- though I have to say it wasn't easy to keep them out of the WKPP photo galleries. Cost is identical to the Helios lights they replace. We've made improvements to the canister, completely redesigned the battery pack & connections, designed a massively cool new lid concept that is unlike anything on the market, created our own switchboot/protector combination, and added a new groove to the back of the 18W head for a clip tie-off. And it comes with a very nice 4 amp-hour charger that will top off a 9 pack in two hours.

TobinGeorge · June 27th, 2006, 07:50 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by true)

And it comes with a very nice 4 amp-hour charger that will top off a 9 pack in two hours.

Anthony,

The new light sounds slick. I am curious how one charges a 9 amphour battery in 2 hours with 4 amp charger? 2 x 4 = 8

Tobin

***ericfine50*** · June 27th, 2006, 07:52 PM

Ok - So, if I send you my old pro-14, does it come back as a new explorer 9?

. A guy has gotta dream, right?

true · June 27th, 2006, 07:59 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by TobinGeorge)

Anthony,

The new light sounds slick. I am curious how one charges a 9 amphour battery in 2 hours with 4 amp charger? 2 x 4 = 8

Tobin

You sure got me there, Tobin. It takes just over an hour to charge the pack.

Joe Hesketh · June 27th, 2006, 08:37 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by TobinGeorge)

Anthony,

The new light sounds slick. I am curious how one charges a 9 amphour battery in 2 hours with 4 amp charger? 2 x 4 = 8

Tobin

Looks like the Rabbit Tool charger to me which is 3A??.

Some of the design features look very nice - a welcome return to the reversable lid and Pro 14 style banana plugs. Well done too for keeping this in testing despite upgraded designs from other manufactures being introduced on the market. I sincerely hope it's worth the wait for Halcyon.

true · June 27th, 2006, 08:42 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Joe Hesketh)

Looks like the Rabbit Tool charger to me which is 3A??.

Some of the design features look very nice - a welcome return to the reversable lid and Pro 14 style banana plugs. Well done too for keeping this in testing despite upgraded designs from other manufactures being introduced on the market. I sincerely hope it's worth the wait for Halcyon.

Joe, the charger is built to our specs. Rabbit Tool might use the same OEM-- I don't know since I don't have one to compare-- but it isn't the same charger.

Best,
Anthony

Joe Hesketh · June 27th, 2006, 08:51 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by true)

Joe, the charger is built to our specs. Rabbit Tool might use the same OEM-- I don't know since I don't have one to compare-- but it isn't the same charger.

Best,
Anthony

Thanks for clarifying that - I thought as much. Maybe the 2 hour figure is a real world figure (ie more useful) rather than just on the theoretical capacity of the pack.

On a less technical note, I seriously like the blue o-ring too

*peter_steinhoff* · June 27th, 2006, 08:58 PM

The new charger kicks ass in every respect. Have been using mine for a year and a half I believe (charging Helios 9 & 13 packs).

Best,
Peter

TobinGeorge · June 27th, 2006, 09:42 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Joe Hesketh)

Looks like the Rabbit Tool charger to me which is 3A??.

Some of the design features look very nice - a welcome return to the reversable lid and Pro 14 style banana plugs. Well done too for keeping this in testing despite upgraded designs from other manufactures being introduced on the market. I sincerely hope it's worth the wait for Halcyon.

The AL extrusion & end caps used by Rabbit is also used to house a wide variety of other chargers. I don't know for certain, and it doesn't really matter, but I'd guess the "Rabbit" tool charger is built by others.

Tobin

June 27th, 2006, 08:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
peter_steinhoff(Offline) Instructor candidate Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sweden & Florida Posts: 205	The new charger kicks ass in every respect. Have been using mine for a year and a half I believe (charging Helios 9 & 13 packs). Best, Peter __________________ Peter Steinhoff GUE DIR-F, Tech1, Tech2, Cave1, Cave2, Cave3, RB80-1&2, DIR-F/Cave Instructor Candidate. NAUI Tec Instructor (Trimix, Technical DPV, Technical Wreck Penenetration etc) WKPP Support Diver, Halcyon Product Development Team, Gavinscooter Representative. Various IANTD, NSS-CDS, NACD, PADI & NAUI. ---------------------------------------------- http://dir-diver.com http://peter.steinhoff.se (swedish only)

June 27th, 2006, 07:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
*ericfine50*(Offline) Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MA Posts: 622	http://www.halcyon.net/lights/explorer.shtml Ok True - You have been holding out on us :D. This looks like an awsome light - any more details? Estimated cost? Thanks

June 27th, 2006, 07:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
true(Offline) GUE Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 143	Quote: (Originally Posted by ericfine50) http://www.halcyon.net/lights/explorer.shtml Ok True - You have been holding out on us :D. This looks like an awsome light - any more details? Estimated cost? Thanks I can't believe that we've flown under the radar with this one for over a year! They've been on the job with the Mexico Cave Exploration Project, tested in the Baltic, on a photo shoot in Cayman, and to the back of the line at Turner and Wakulla-- though I have to say it wasn't easy to keep them out of the WKPP photo galleries. Cost is identical to the Helios lights they replace. We've made improvements to the canister, completely redesigned the battery pack & connections, designed a massively cool new lid concept that is unlike anything on the market, created our own switchboot/protector combination, and added a new groove to the back of the 18W head for a clip tie-off. And it comes with a very nice 4 amp-hour charger that will top off a 9 pack in two hours.

June 27th, 2006, 07:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
TobinGeorge (Online) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 687	Quote: (Originally Posted by true) And it comes with a very nice 4 amp-hour charger that will top off a 9 pack in two hours. Anthony, The new light sounds slick. I am curious how one charges a 9 amphour battery in 2 hours with 4 amp charger? 2 x 4 = 8 Tobin

June 27th, 2006, 07:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
*ericfine50*(Offline) Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MA Posts: 622	Ok - So, if I send you my old pro-14, does it come back as a new explorer 9? . A guy has gotta dream, right?

June 27th, 2006, 07:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
true(Offline) GUE Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 143	Quote: (Originally Posted by TobinGeorge) Anthony, The new light sounds slick. I am curious how one charges a 9 amphour battery in 2 hours with 4 amp charger? 2 x 4 = 8 Tobin You sure got me there, Tobin. It takes just over an hour to charge the pack.

June 27th, 2006, 08:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Joe Hesketh(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 688	Quote: (Originally Posted by TobinGeorge) Anthony, The new light sounds slick. I am curious how one charges a 9 amphour battery in 2 hours with 4 amp charger? 2 x 4 = 8 Tobin Looks like the Rabbit Tool charger to me which is 3A??. Some of the design features look very nice - a welcome return to the reversable lid and Pro 14 style banana plugs. Well done too for keeping this in testing despite upgraded designs from other manufactures being introduced on the market. I sincerely hope it's worth the wait for Halcyon.

June 27th, 2006, 08:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
true(Offline) GUE Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 143	Quote: (Originally Posted by Joe Hesketh) Looks like the Rabbit Tool charger to me which is 3A??. Some of the design features look very nice - a welcome return to the reversable lid and Pro 14 style banana plugs. Well done too for keeping this in testing despite upgraded designs from other manufactures being introduced on the market. I sincerely hope it's worth the wait for Halcyon. Joe, the charger is built to our specs. Rabbit Tool might use the same OEM-- I don't know since I don't have one to compare-- but it isn't the same charger. Best, Anthony

June 27th, 2006, 08:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
Joe Hesketh(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 688	Quote: (Originally Posted by true) Joe, the charger is built to our specs. Rabbit Tool might use the same OEM-- I don't know since I don't have one to compare-- but it isn't the same charger. Best, Anthony Thanks for clarifying that - I thought as much. Maybe the 2 hour figure is a real world figure (ie more useful) rather than just on the theoretical capacity of the pack. On a less technical note, I seriously like the blue o-ring too

June 27th, 2006, 09:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
TobinGeorge (Online) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 687	Quote: (Originally Posted by Joe Hesketh) Looks like the Rabbit Tool charger to me which is 3A??. Some of the design features look very nice - a welcome return to the reversable lid and Pro 14 style banana plugs. Well done too for keeping this in testing despite upgraded designs from other manufactures being introduced on the market. I sincerely hope it's worth the wait for Halcyon. The AL extrusion & end caps used by Rabbit is also used to house a wide variety of other chargers. I don't know for certain, and it doesn't really matter, but I'd guess the "Rabbit" tool charger is built by others. Tobin