Primary light switch on the inide or outside?

**jb2cool** · April 10th, 2007, 07:26 PM

Ok, i should know this (I think i do) and i have already tried searching for previous posts but didn't come up with much so i'll ask anyway.

Hmmm, why not do it as a poll...

*JohnKendall* · April 10th, 2007, 08:07 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by jb2cool)

Ok, i should know this (I think i do) and i have already tried searching for previous posts but didn't come up with much so i'll ask anyway.

Hmmm, why not do it as a poll...

I Always put the switch towards the body. On the halcyon lights this means that if the switch gets knocked by a backup light, the likelyhood is it gets pushed backwards towards the backplate and this turns on the light. I'd not like to be way back in a cave, have to wiggle through a restriction and then have my primary light turn off simply by being knocked by a backup light.

HTH

John

GLOC · April 10th, 2007, 08:11 PM

The Salvo lights (and I think the new Halcyon ones) have the switch inside a collar so it would be very difficult to knock it. Having the switch on the outside means it's easier to switch on and off yourself.

Little Pete · April 10th, 2007, 08:15 PM

Same as John Kendall for the same reasons. Also, I find it no different to turn on/off since I use a larger canister (Pro 6).

*Brian Allen* · April 10th, 2007, 08:16 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by GLOC)

The Salvo lights (and I think the new Halcyon ones) have the switch inside a collar so it would be very difficult to knock it. Having the switch on the outside means it's easier to switch on and off yourself.

Yep and with the switch on the outside the light cord then runs v. slightly closer against the body in the area where you can't see it making it less likely to catch on anything.

rjack · April 10th, 2007, 08:31 PM

Chris LM insisted on having the switch on the inside for Cave1. 1) To keep it from getting bumped off as mentioned. 2) Also allows the cord to be a bit less kinked up in your armpit.

I have always done it this way (diverite light BTW)

Richard

**jb2cool** · April 10th, 2007, 08:44 PM

ooh, split about 50/50. I wasn't expecting that.

I was under the inpression that the switch was against the body but couldn't really remember why.

*Brian Allen* · April 10th, 2007, 09:24 PM

Is this split anything to do with cave vs ocean diving?

From my fundamentals class, i'd always thought most had switch outside.

MonkSeal · April 10th, 2007, 09:28 PM

Cord towards the body = more streamlined

Switch (shielded - can't be knocked) outside = easier to reach
Dive Rite 24 W / 9 Ah

rjack · April 10th, 2007, 09:29 PM

Depends on which ocean

We had our's that way in Tech1 too - to not kink the cord as I recall. But not catching the switch with the backup is good too.

I don't think it really matters, kinda like having a backup spool in my left pocket

View Poll Results: How do you position your primary light canister?
Switch towards body, cord on the outside.	52	43.33%
Cord towards body, switch on the outside.	57	47.50%
I don't give a rats arse, i just put it on.	11	9.17%
Voters: 120. You may not vote on this poll

April 10th, 2007, 07:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
jb2cool(Offline) Padawan learner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Posts: 796	Primary light switch on the inide or outside? Ok, i should know this (I think i do) and i have already tried searching for previous posts but didn't come up with much so i'll ask anyway. Hmmm, why not do it as a poll... __________________ http://jb2cool.bulldoghome.com

April 10th, 2007, 08:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
JohnKendall(Offline) GUE Instructor/DIRX Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 1,097	Quote: (Originally Posted by jb2cool) Ok, i should know this (I think i do) and i have already tried searching for previous posts but didn't come up with much so i'll ask anyway. Hmmm, why not do it as a poll... I Always put the switch towards the body. On the halcyon lights this means that if the switch gets knocked by a backup light, the likelyhood is it gets pushed backwards towards the backplate and this turns on the light. I'd not like to be way back in a cave, have to wiggle through a restriction and then have my primary light turn off simply by being knocked by a backup light. HTH John __________________ John Kendall http://www.guetraining.com/ GUE Instruction, Santi and Halcyon Equipment NEW - Online Santi Shop

April 10th, 2007, 08:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
GLOC (Online) Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fleet, Hants Posts: 1,952	The Salvo lights (and I think the new Halcyon ones) have the switch inside a collar so it would be very difficult to knock it. Having the switch on the outside means it's easier to switch on and off yourself. __________________ Gareth Images of Life Photography DIR Team Foxturd Travels Underwater and Further Afar If you don't have the time to do something right, where are you going to find the time to fix it? - Stephen King

April 10th, 2007, 08:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Little Pete(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 509	Same as John Kendall for the same reasons. Also, I find it no different to turn on/off since I use a larger canister (Pro 6). __________________ The shortesk pink mask wearing str#ke on DIRx apparently

April 10th, 2007, 08:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Brian Allen(Offline) GUE Instructor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London & Plymouth Posts: 593	Quote: (Originally Posted by GLOC) The Salvo lights (and I think the new Halcyon ones) have the switch inside a collar so it would be very difficult to knock it. Having the switch on the outside means it's easier to switch on and off yourself. Yep and with the switch on the outside the light cord then runs v. slightly closer against the body in the area where you can't see it making it less likely to catch on anything. __________________ ...dive planning again ... GUE fundamentals and Halcyon Equipment Online www.ocean-explorers.co.uk

April 10th, 2007, 08:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
rjack(Offline) wet behind the ears Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 860	Chris LM insisted on having the switch on the inside for Cave1. 1) To keep it from getting bumped off as mentioned. 2) Also allows the cord to be a bit less kinked up in your armpit. I have always done it this way (diverite light BTW) Richard

April 10th, 2007, 08:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
jb2cool(Offline) Padawan learner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Posts: 796	ooh, split about 50/50. I wasn't expecting that. I was under the inpression that the switch was against the body but couldn't really remember why. __________________ http://jb2cool.bulldoghome.com

April 10th, 2007, 09:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Brian Allen(Offline) GUE Instructor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London & Plymouth Posts: 593	Is this split anything to do with cave vs ocean diving? From my fundamentals class, i'd always thought most had switch outside. __________________ ...dive planning again ... GUE fundamentals and Halcyon Equipment Online www.ocean-explorers.co.uk

April 10th, 2007, 09:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
MonkSeal (Online) Old Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 472	Cord towards the body = more streamlined Switch (shielded - can't be knocked) outside = easier to reach Dive Rite 24 W / 9 Ah

April 10th, 2007, 09:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
rjack(Offline) wet behind the ears Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 860	Depends on which ocean We had our's that way in Tech1 too - to not kink the cord as I recall. But not catching the switch with the backup is good too. I don't think it really matters, kinda like having a backup spool in my left pocket