EKPP Reflectors - any good?

Rob Dobson · December 1st, 2005, 01:35 AM

Does anyone have experience of using on these reflector heads with a Salvo? Is it worth spending the extra money on one?

Cali · December 1st, 2005, 02:51 AM

Rob,

I picked one up for my Salvo 21W. Definitely changes the beam characteristics - in a good way. Someone had suggested that it wouldn't would make much of a difference due to the 21W bulbs being shorter in length than the 18W Welch Allyns. I found it cleaned up the throw of the beam and provided a tighter target area when focussed.

It is considerably larger than Barry's standard lighthead, so keep that in mind if you are putting it into an existing carry case. It all fits just nicely into my pelican case.

The only issue I've had with it to date is the swelling of the nylon focusing screw - which made it impossible to adjust underwater. I dropped down to the local hardware store and picked up a SS version and I've had no issues since.

I'm happy with the purchase.

Cheers,

Cali

Rick · December 1st, 2005, 08:08 AM

I have the newest Halcyon reflector fitted by Richard Johansson in Sweden and have compared the beam with the EKPP and others.

The new Halcyon definately seems to be the way ahead.

For infor it has no #3 on the reflector, extended shroud like the EKPP but smaller in diamerter giving a more defined tight spot.

I'm sure there are a few on here that have seen it?

But to answer your question.......Yes! :D

Davey Willo · December 1st, 2005, 08:34 AM

I got the EKPP reflector for my Salvo too, have to say that I found it made a lot of difference.. Well worth it, NikNak supplies them next day or thereabouts.

Dave.

Divingniknaks · December 1st, 2005, 09:34 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Rick)

For infor it has no #3 on the reflector,

The std Salvo reflector hasn't had the No 3 in for quite a while now either.

Joe Hesketh · December 1st, 2005, 11:30 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Cali)

The only issue I've had with it to date is the swelling of the nylon focusing screw - which made it impossible to adjust underwater. I dropped down to the local hardware store and picked up a SS version and I've had no issues since.

Same problem here - I've been through 2 now and they all end up stiff (hadn't thought about swelling though). You don't happen to recall the thread size needed do you? I tried my old Halcyon screw and that doesn't fit.

Cheers
Joe

Cali · December 1st, 2005, 12:11 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Joe Hesketh)

Same problem here - I've been through 2 now and they all end up stiff (hadn't thought about swelling though). You don't happen to recall the thread size needed do you? I tried my old Halcyon screw and that doesn't fit.

Cheers
Joe

Joe,

I just checked the container of the ones I purchased - M6 x 15mm. I hope that helps. The 15 mm is a little longer than required, but perfectly ok to use.

I just took the reflector and screw down to the hardware store until I found one that would fit nicely. Took all of about 5 mins.

Cheers,

Cali

Joe Hesketh · December 1st, 2005, 12:43 PM

Cali

Cheers, appreciate you looking that up.

Joe

December 1st, 2005, 01:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rob Dobson(Offline) Chillin' with the ninjas Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Oxford Posts: 536	EKPP Reflectors - any good? Does anyone have experience of using on these reflector heads with a Salvo? Is it worth spending the extra money on one?

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Rick(Offline) Jock Exley Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Falkirk/Stratford UK Posts: 730	I have the newest Halcyon reflector fitted by Richard Johansson in Sweden and have compared the beam with the EKPP and others. The new Halcyon definately seems to be the way ahead. For infor it has no #3 on the reflector, extended shroud like the EKPP but smaller in diamerter giving a more defined tight spot. I'm sure there are a few on here that have seen it? But to answer your question.......Yes! :D __________________ Forget Everything And Remember http://phreaticzone.thedeepstop.com/ http://www.dublinbaydiving.com/ Last edited by Rick; December 1st, 2005 at 08:42 AM.

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Divingniknaks(Offline) Resident purveyor of shiney kit.... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,038	Quote: (Originally Posted by Rick) For infor it has no #3 on the reflector, The std Salvo reflector hasn't had the No 3 in for quite a while now either. __________________ Phill ----------------------------- Salvo Lights, DirZone Gear , Frog Wings Dive ? http://www.divingniknaks.com

December 1st, 2005, 12:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cali(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 45	Quote: (Originally Posted by Joe Hesketh) Same problem here - I've been through 2 now and they all end up stiff (hadn't thought about swelling though). You don't happen to recall the thread size needed do you? I tried my old Halcyon screw and that doesn't fit. Cheers Joe Joe, I just checked the container of the ones I purchased - M6 x 15mm. I hope that helps. The 15 mm is a little longer than required, but perfectly ok to use. I just took the reflector and screw down to the hardware store until I found one that would fit nicely. Took all of about 5 mins. Cheers, Cali __________________ www.southernoceanexploration.com

December 1st, 2005, 02:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cali(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 45	Rob, I picked one up for my Salvo 21W. Definitely changes the beam characteristics - in a good way. Someone had suggested that it wouldn't would make much of a difference due to the 21W bulbs being shorter in length than the 18W Welch Allyns. I found it cleaned up the throw of the beam and provided a tighter target area when focussed. It is considerably larger than Barry's standard lighthead, so keep that in mind if you are putting it into an existing carry case. It all fits just nicely into my pelican case. The only issue I've had with it to date is the swelling of the nylon focusing screw - which made it impossible to adjust underwater. I dropped down to the local hardware store and picked up a SS version and I've had no issues since. I'm happy with the purchase. Cheers, Cali

December 1st, 2005, 08:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
Davey Willo(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cleveland Posts: 197	I got the EKPP reflector for my Salvo too, have to say that I found it made a lot of difference.. Well worth it, NikNak supplies them next day or thereabouts. Dave.

December 1st, 2005, 11:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
Joe Hesketh(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 657	Quote: (Originally Posted by Cali) The only issue I've had with it to date is the swelling of the nylon focusing screw - which made it impossible to adjust underwater. I dropped down to the local hardware store and picked up a SS version and I've had no issues since. Same problem here - I've been through 2 now and they all end up stiff (hadn't thought about swelling though). You don't happen to recall the thread size needed do you? I tried my old Halcyon screw and that doesn't fit. Cheers Joe

December 1st, 2005, 12:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Joe Hesketh(Offline) New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 657	Cali Cheers, appreciate you looking that up. Joe