I'm thinking of getting a 10 watt HID sartek dive light with a focusable head. Has anybody used them?? If so how are they ?? 8)
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I'm thinking of getting a 10 watt HID sartek dive light with a focusable head. Has anybody used them?? If so how are they ?? 8)
I use one, they are very reliable.
I don't have one, but I have heard multiple times that they are very dependable.
Curious,how are they after the sale for warranty work? The common theme I read on many forums is what companies are providing the best customer service when choosing a HID light after the sale.
I have a sartek 10w without a focusable head... The light is great with one drawback. The switch isn't protected like the DR one is so it gets bumped on all the time. You always have to disconnect the battery when you're not using it. Other than that the light is great!!
Rick
I have had incredilble service out of them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kelly Jessop
I have a 21W that started out as a 18W. I really like the light and have had only minimal problems with it with good customer service, albeit a long delay waiting on new bulb source.
I don't use the original 2 foot long battery canister much anymore. Is a good strong housing, although it is so small in diameter they used tiny clasps to seal the lid. This always scared me some that they were going to pop and the 2 foot long battery pack was going to slide out.
I have had my Sartek 10W hid for a couple of years, I love it. Very reliable.
Let me tell you a little story from December '05. It is Saturday about 10PM at night and I am sorting through my gear getting ready to leave for cave country on Thursday night. I go to test my light and it doesn't come on. It just clicks at me. I sit down and get Sartek's email address from their website and email them. When I get up in the morning I have an email that says, "Overnight us your light on Monday. You will have a loaner or your light back before you leave on Thursday!" I was flabbergasted! I sent them my light, I had blown out my ballast. I had them put a new twist switch on and I had my light for the trip.
I have nothing but good things to say about the people at Sartek.
Hans
I have a Sartek 10 watt focusable head that I have had for almost 2 years without any issues. This included beating the dodo out of it during all of the cave classes with lights out, air share spontaneous drills. I lost the rubber cover for the head due to not having time to stow it away while going through cornflakes when the instuctor induced failure occurred with the simultaneous out of air diver needing help. The only problem I have had with the switch is that it seemed all too easy for the instructor to get to it! I have heard that their service is great and that is one of the reason I bought one but thankfully I have not had to find out yet. Hoodlum
You know you want it. Rodger
My buddy and I also have Sartek's. Work great, great customer service. PERIOD.
On my side mount rig I use a dive rite switch cover (old style) to protect the switch on my sartek to stop it switching off when diving.
I have had it four years and just borght a new one as a second primery light. Its the best light I have ever owned.
My buddy and I have Sartek lights and we love them. I recently sent it in to replace the switch to the new one. I bought a Goodman type handle for it at Ginnie which significantly better than the plastic clip and strap that come with it.
The "new style" rotary switch (mentioned by lhack) that comes on the newer canisters solves this problem. It's virtually impossible to turn on accidently and I haven't bumped it off during a dive yet (as opposed to the old style switch, which I'd typically bump off at least once during a week of sidemounting. I also think the rotary switch is easier to switch on and off (when you want to) than the old toggle switch.Quote:
Originally Posted by rick68fl
I think it's a fairly inexpensive upgrade to get the new switch installed. I've had excellent service from Sartek in general during the ~2 years I've been using their 10W non-focusable HID. I had to send it in once (bulb failed), but the service was quick and reasonably priced, and a good excuse to get the switch done and wetmates added.
Ethan
those adjustable handles are pretty good. I even use them on Non Sartek light.Quote:
Originally Posted by lhack
I think I paid like $35.00 for the rotary switch upgrade. It is much easier to use even with thick gloves and out of sight behind me on my tank strap or BP. I always felt like I might break the toggle switch while trying to figure out which way to flip it, when doing it by feel alone.
Hans
i have a 10 watt with an adjustable head. I have not had any problems with it. They now have a new switch that turn on and off so it doesnt get bumped off
My buddy and I have now bought the lights, and goodman handles. So far it is great. The new style switch is the turn knob and works great. The adjustable head works easier tha a D.R. with a clearer white beam. Many thanks to Homo Erectus. Thanks to all for your input. We hope to pass you all soon. 8)
I bought one of the first small 10-W canister lights they made and have been using it for four years and it's never once failed. Customer service is awesome as other posters have described and when I take it in to have it looked over, it usually comes back with the latest upgrades.