which Pelican (or Otter, or other, etc) cases for...?

[whodunit68]

as the title says, I'm looking to pick up good cases as recommended for my O2 Analyzer (Oxycheq Expedition) as well as my Hollis 16W light.
I was told the 1150 might work (Pelican) for the Expedition.
I see the measurements and have searched the forums and the net but not really finding this little tidbit.
Any suggestions would be very welcome. thank you.

[LiteHedded]

i thought those oxycheq ones came with a case

[whodunit68]

i thought those oxycheq ones came with a case

they do but it was highly recommended and it simply makes sense to get an airtight-er case to protect the sensor a little more.

[LiteHedded]

ok gotcha.

[whodunit68]

ok gotcha.

it isn't a bad case for protecting the unit but protecting the sensor makes sense to me at least.
and also trying to find one for the light. I can't find these cases anywhere...measurements are easy to find but don't know what works best for folks. Thanks.

[jj1987]

I just got a big ziplock bag and stuck the whole box in there, sealed, $0.25

[LiteHedded]

I just got a big ziplock bag and stuck the whole box in there, sealed, $0.25

are you a wizard?

[Line Squirrel]

Putting your sensor in an airtight or nearly aritight container will not extend the life of a sensor, that's a myth. If it does at all, it's so minimal it's not worth the effort.
Their isn't much you can do to extend the life of a sensor once you "wake them up" except keep them out of the heat. Heat will kill a sensor faster than anything.
Even sealed from the factory they have a limited shelf life.

[sandy]

My initial sensor last a little less than 2 years - maybe 22 months. When I bought a new sensor (20 months ago), I also bought a $5 sensor saver. So far so good. I can tell you more in November though.

[Line Squirrel]

Here is a good read about sensors, note the part about sensor saver/caps

http://www.divegearexpress.com/libra...handling.shtml