WTB/WTT Sartek Canister

Hi All,

I am contemplating a Sartek light canister (used if possible) - in particular the one that is 2.3" x 11" (10.4 Ah?). Does anybody have experience with those and would like to share it? I am used to the "conventional" LM, Halcyon, DR canisters with removable lids etc.

The primary reason is size on the belt and I guess if used with an LED head it could work out well. If the idea seems fruitful I would incorporate an "E/O" cord ...

So my questions are about the ease of charging, the On/Off switch, over-all reliability and user maintenance friendliness. Any feed back is welcome.

Many thanks.

Andy

I'm also looking to learn about lights. I've asked a handful of opinions this weekend and light monkey was a name that came up consistently. Any experience with them? Also what were pros and cons of your previous lights?

Really?! Hard to believe that nobody has any feedback. Sartek cannot be that unpopular - can it? Let me know if you have any info on or experience with that canister, please.

Thanks

Andy

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Originally Posted by txdiver

Sartek cannot be that unpopular - can it?

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Ask the companies Carl (and the attorneys he sold he patents to) sued/put out of business how popular he and his products are outside of the Northeast.

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Originally Posted by Walter Pickel

Ask the companies Carl (and the attorneys he sold he patents to) sued/put out of business how popular he and his products are outside of the Northeast.

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I wouldn't recommend any other lights than Light Monkey.

Ooops - I guess I stepped on a line mine. Unfortunately, I missed all that litigious activity ...

I agree that LM lights are excellent - I have a few of them but I was looking for a narrow diameter canister that can be belt-mounted. I did not mean to pick a scab ...
So I guess there won't be a lot of info forthcoming.

Thanks for cluing me in.

Andy

I think it's a regional thing. Folks in the northeast like the Sartek lights, and folks in Florida like the Florida-based lights.

I can tell you this - I would buy a Sartek light a thousand times over one particular Florida-based light.

(And what's wrong with someone suing to protect their patent? Is there something I don't know about?)

Light Monkey does offer a belt mounted can that is approx 2"x11".

I have a Sartek 18watt HID that is about 10 or so years old, and it has been great. I had Corey at Light Monkey make me some new batteries, and it still works fine.

Cavman - I saw that but it has the switch in the head. I might just call Corey and poke him with some questions ...

Thanks for everybody's reply.

I have had a few different lights/brands over the years and out of all I prefer my light monkey over all the rest.they have amazing customer service and there lights are bullet proof.i have both an led 26w 20ah and a 35watt hid 20 ah split ballast I still prefer my hid over led as,led really doesn't punch through that not so good vis like hid does.not to mention I have dropped my hid a few times and never broke the bulb..if you are looking for a smaller can with decent burn time you should look at led..halcyon just came out with a focusable led and the can is super small and still has over a 5hr burn time...

I am eyeballing the LM LED26 or now the LED32. I agree with you that LM is great -all around. I have a couple of HIDs that I would like to exchange for LED. So a "smaller" canister canister with an LED will still yield decent burn time results.

I have not had my hands on the new Halcyon one yet - looks very intriguing but I am afraid of the price tag already ...

I perfer the UWLD lights. The only company that if I call them, I get teh owner/builder/repair tec man. He is also gives alot of info about what is truly tehlight output. Has a awsome warrenty and fixes almost any brand. He still dives what he sells and is a avid cave diver the dives so much. Look at UWLD and the rest. Then ifyou have a question about what you are looking at, then call and talk to Bobby, he will tell you the truth and get you in the right light for YOU.


SLIM

The halcyon light is only around 1300$ about average for a light in that class I haven't seen it in the water but I hear it's pretty nice

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Originally Posted by txdiver

Hi All,

I am contemplating a Sartek light canister (used if possible) - in particular the one that is 2.3" x 11" (10.4 Ah?). Does anybody have experience with those and would like to share it? I am used to the "conventional" LM, Halcyon, DR canisters with removable lids etc.

The primary reason is size on the belt and I guess if used with an LED head it could work out well. If the idea seems fruitful I would incorporate an "E/O" cord ...

So my questions are about the ease of charging, the On/Off switch, over-all reliability and user maintenance friendliness. Any feed back is welcome.

Many thanks.

Andy

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What exactly are you looking for in the battery canister? I'm not all that familiar with Sartek but a quick look at their website and it looks like they have a couple of different styles of canisters. If you're looking for a slim canister, check out the TillyTec line. Best lights I've seen in years.

(Full disclosure - I am a TillyTec distributor/dealer. I liked the lights so much that I wanted to be able to sell them to my students.)

Thanks SLIM - I did snoop at his web-site and have to admit that it looked intriguing. Also the canister was nice and small ...

Why not just ask Carl? He just reworked a few lights for me of various brands and workmanship and pricing were spot on.

He's got some innovative solutions too. Neat guy to talk to.

Have had a sartek 10w hid since 2000 original canister mounted on backplate side with X cell batteries about 2"x16". Sent in for mod to go to NiMH which allowed belt mount and case is about 6" long now. Lots off dives with few problems mostly light bulb failure or battery age (replacement). Haven't really used much lately been on 35w led. Not sure if I will be replacing batteries on this one again.