I see that you have to twist the light to switch it off and on. Is this possible underwater without it leaking?
750926
Yes, turn it just enough for it go on and off. I had no problems with it on a few dives.
750927
yes you can theres differant rows of o rings ive used it scuba diving many times never leaked a drop.very brite.its actualy lost underwater somewhere in cozumel,mx.so im ordering another.hope this helps
750928
This light was very bright and worked well without leaks. It was a great value. But a little cumbersome to turn on and off.
1585595
We did not submerge the LED light in water and actually have it sit on a piece of glass between the tank and the tank hood. Looking at the LED light fixture I'm not so sure I'd trust it to be submerged in water as there is some weakness in its assembly that would allow water to penetrate the fixture. We have had ours continuous day to day operation for over a year now without issue.
1849688
As others have answered, I do not know if it is waterPROOF, not having immersed it; however, I believe it to be somewhat water resistant. The o-ring seal between the head and battery compartment assembly is only tight when the flashlight is turned on (twist head slightly counterclockwise from battery end). It wouldn't make a diving light anyway. None the less, this is a great light, do not let water concerns stop you.
756593
Yes it actually needs to be fully submerged and is designed to work that way. If you are going to remove it for cleaning etc. you need to unplug it first. It should never be plugged in out of the water.
14149
Since they are battery operated, I have not tried to do that... altho that would be beautiful if it worked. There are openings in the bottom which the switch is and the batteries go, I think if submerged in water may null the battery and LCD lights. Good Luck!
989198
AmandaI'm sorry, but no I don't believe that would be wise as the housing for the light is not water tight.
783108
I noticed the same thing, Kenneth. The company advised me to seal around the switches, but water continued to infiltrate. I ended up sealing around each solar cell. I also had to drill a small hole in each lens to allow all water to pour out or evaporate (which took weeks) and sealed those holes up with a dab of silicone sealant. There is no doubt in my mind that I wasted time and money buying these solar road and path lights!
1382956
My tank is much smaller so I have never done that, but I've read reviews of people that have submerged it with no issues at all. The battery compartment is sealed, as well as the on/off button. Sorry I couldn't help further.
473763
There is an automatic turn-off switch inside the wand. It is there so you don't try and look at the light which is very harmful. As long as the wand is pointed downward the light will work but when you tilt it too far the light will go off. The rattling is that safety switch.
1959566
You must turn it on just before you submerge it and don't turn it off till it is out of the water. When you turn it off it opens the cap covering the battery compartment, and you don't want to get water in that.
895391
it is waterproof as I am using it. It inserts (sits flush) in the socket intended for it. The rubber seal that surrounds the light is very snug. when I pulled out the old light fixture to replace it with the new one, there was no evidence of water leaks. I am using it on a horse trailer as the brake light.
1446434
Dear Callistus, I've had mine for several months and it's a good, reliable flashlight, however I have never used it under water. The rubber O rings that are an integral part of the construction of this particular light would not keep your unit dry because it was not constructed to endure the kind of pressure you expose it to. Every 3 feet you descend, the pressure doubles so you do the math. Unless a flashlight manufacturer will clearly state and guarantee the unit will operate at X atmospheres deep, I HIGHLY suggest you not use this unit for underwater operation.
534318
Yes, just switch the light off (switch is underneath) and it will keep turning. And if you are using the battery option, mine has been turning for several weeks, without the lights, on just one battery. I really love this!
582275
I spliced the wire into an existing low voltage line and double heat-shrinked the connections, since I used it submerged in a koi pond. The light worked fine for a while, but quit. When I pulled it out it had water in it. I added a bunch of silicone around the wire and let it cure. Also replaced the bulb and tried it again. Same result, it quit working after a short period. I think it's leaking around the lense. The o-ring doesn't seem very resilient and appears to have relaxed against the glass. If you are using it around a pond, not in it, it might be okay.
1784565
I want to buy this, but am afraid of all the leaking in the lights comment..I was thinking maybe if it was sprayed with silicone spray? Any feedback would be appreciated!
933598
Yes I ran into the same thing What you have to do is not screw the cap on so tight loosen it up about 1/2 a turn or so then the light should come on and stay on
42294
No. There is a light sensor that controls the on/off of the light. That being said the sensor could be covered with something like black tape to trick the light to come on. A.