Dive Rite Halogen Test Tube/ Halogen lighthead

[akcaver]

Hello Everyone,
I have an old DR 50W TEst Tube Halogen lighthead that I gave to my dad who is pretty nifty in the electrical/machining area, and he is making a light for my uncle (low viz lake diving). He broke the test tube in the shop the other day though, and isnt sure where to get a new tube. Does anyone know if the tube for the H1 on drexpress would work? (http://www.diveriteexpress.com/lights/ltparts.shtml)

Or, another option, does anyone have an old halogen lighthead that is sitting around in their closet they would like to donate to CLUE? http://www.clueshipwrecks.org/

My uncle is Tom Kowalczk, found alot of wrecks in the great Lakes.

[FW]

Which lighthead do you have? Did it have a short tube, and a black anodized body? Or was it a long tube, and bare aluminum? And no, I don't remember

[akcaver]

It is a red aluminum body with a grey reflector.

[FW]

It is a red aluminum body with a grey reflector.

I don't remember that one, you probably need to call DiveRite. They are very helpful.

[mwenner]

FWIW.... I've seen underwater lighting systems for fishing, (like at BassPro) which incorporate the same test tube. It's a 50 halogen bulb, plugged into a 12V boat battery, that's cased in the test tube, and they hang it over the boat to attract fish. Do a search. The entire light system's about $12. I was in Academy Sports today and didn't see them, but I know they're around. Good luck!