@texascavers.com
Sent: Mon, June 13, 2011 8:37:40 PM
Subject: RE: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
Whatever kind of light you get, you'll definitely want to go with LEDs.
Incandescent just can't compete when it comes to brightness and battery life.
And for batteries, you can't beat lithium
Do I need to bring free tubes of Dialectirc Silicone Grease to TCR?
- Original Message - tFrom: Andy Gluesenkamp
To: Mark Minton ; texascavers@texascavers.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 7:25 AM
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
I second everything that Mark said
Thanks everyone! It's nice to see lively discussion on Cavetex...it's been
eerily quiet since David left.
I currently have a Princeton Apex Tec, which is nice, especially for the
price, but I think it's time for a brighter light. Roger Moore has very
generously offered to loan me his new Sten
For the wrestling pit?
From: Bill Bentley [mailto:ca...@caver.net]
Do I need to bring free tubes of Dialectirc Silicone Grease to TCR?
-- IMPORTANT NOTICE: The contents of this email and any attachments are
confidential and may also be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient,
.
Suggestions?
Mark
From: Mallory Mayeux [mailto:mmay...@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 11:35 AM
To: caverarch
Cc: a...@oztotl.com; timstic...@gmail.com; donarb...@mac.com;
texascavers@texascavers.com
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
Thanks everyone! It's
] Headlamp question
For the wrestling pit?
From: Bill Bentley [mailto:ca...@caver.net]
Do I need to bring free tubes of Dialectirc Silicone Grease to TCR?
-- IMPORTANT NOTICE: The contents of this email and any attachments are
confidential and may also be privileged. If you
A true caver doesn't know the bottom of the pit ;-)
(Does that make this on topic?)
From: mark.al...@l-3com.com [mailto:mark.al...@l-3com.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 11:41 AM
To: Stefan Creaser; Bill Bentley; texascavers@texascavers.com
Subject: RE: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
I
@texascavers.com
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
Thanks everyone! It's nice to see lively discussion on Cavetex...it's been
eerily quiet since David left.
I currently have a Princeton Apex Tec, which is nice, especially for the
price, but I think it's time for a brighter light. Roger
- t*From:* Andy
Gluesenkampandrew_gluesenk...@yahoo.com
*To:* Mark Minton mmin...@caver.net ; texascavers@texascavers.com
*Sent:* Tuesday, June 14, 2011 7:25 AM
*Subject:* Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
I second everything that Mark said below about the StenLight. A dab of
dielectric
, 2011 11:35 AM
*To:* caverarch
*Cc:* a...@oztotl.com; timstic...@gmail.com; donarb...@mac.com;
texascavers@texascavers.com
*Subject:* Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
Thanks everyone! It's nice to see lively discussion on Cavetex...it's been
eerily quiet since David left.
I currently
I bought my Duo thinking it was waterproof - it is not.
It does has seals, so at least it tries to be waterproof - perhaps with
enough silicon grease it would be.
At least when water got in to the head, nothing was really affected as
there's no electronics in it.
-WaV
On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at
.
Roger
-Original Message-
From: Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com
To: caverarch cavera...@aol.com
Cc: a...@oztotl.com; timstic...@gmail.com; donarb...@mac.com;
texascavers@texascavers.com
Sent: Tue, Jun 14, 2011 11:35 am
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
Thanks everyone
You still need to coat the batter compartment of a waterproof light with
grease since it will get moisture in there anyway, and that's enough for
corrosion to start. Petroleum jelly works fine. No need for fancy grease.
On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 11:15 AM, Don Cooper wavyca...@gmail.com wrote:
I
;
texascavers@texascavers.com
Sent: Tue, Jun 14, 2011 12:47 pm
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
I agree on the great thread that has been going on this topoc. But you can
also borrow my FX-2, Mal, of the type Stefan likes. It's fresh out of the box
and untried like the Sten. I bet
- tFrom: Andy Gluesenkamp
To: Mark Minton ; texascavers@texascavers.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 7:25 AM
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
I second everything that Mark said below about the StenLight. A dab
of dielectric grease on the connector seems to do the
trick
@texascavers.com
Sent: Mon, June 13, 2011 8:37:40 PM
Subject: RE: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
Whatever kind of light you get, you'll definitely want to go with LEDs.
Incandescent just can't compete when it comes to brightness and battery life.
And for batteries, you can't beat lithium
Do I need to bring free tubes of Dialectirc Silicone Grease to TCR?
- Original Message - tFrom: Andy Gluesenkamp
To: Mark Minton ; texascavers@texascavers.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 7:25 AM
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
I second everything that Mark said
Thanks everyone! It's nice to see lively discussion on Cavetex...it's been
eerily quiet since David left.
I currently have a Princeton Apex Tec, which is nice, especially for the
price, but I think it's time for a brighter light. Roger Moore has very
generously offered to loan me his new Sten
For the wrestling pit?
From: Bill Bentley [mailto:ca...@caver.net]
Do I need to bring free tubes of Dialectirc Silicone Grease to TCR?
-- IMPORTANT NOTICE: The contents of this email and any attachments are
confidential and may also be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient,
.
Suggestions?
Mark
From: Mallory Mayeux [mailto:mmay...@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 11:35 AM
To: caverarch
Cc: a...@oztotl.com; timstic...@gmail.com; donarb...@mac.com;
texascavers@texascavers.com
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
Thanks everyone! It's
] Headlamp question
For the wrestling pit?
From: Bill Bentley [mailto:ca...@caver.net]
Do I need to bring free tubes of Dialectirc Silicone Grease to TCR?
-- IMPORTANT NOTICE: The contents of this email and any attachments are
confidential and may also be privileged. If you
A true caver doesn't know the bottom of the pit ;-)
(Does that make this on topic?)
From: mark.al...@l-3com.com [mailto:mark.al...@l-3com.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 11:41 AM
To: Stefan Creaser; Bill Bentley; texascavers@texascavers.com
Subject: RE: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
I
@texascavers.com
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
Thanks everyone! It's nice to see lively discussion on Cavetex...it's been
eerily quiet since David left.
I currently have a Princeton Apex Tec, which is nice, especially for the
price, but I think it's time for a brighter light. Roger
- t*From:* Andy
Gluesenkampandrew_gluesenk...@yahoo.com
*To:* Mark Minton mmin...@caver.net ; texascavers@texascavers.com
*Sent:* Tuesday, June 14, 2011 7:25 AM
*Subject:* Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
I second everything that Mark said below about the StenLight. A dab of
dielectric
, 2011 11:35 AM
*To:* caverarch
*Cc:* a...@oztotl.com; timstic...@gmail.com; donarb...@mac.com;
texascavers@texascavers.com
*Subject:* Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
Thanks everyone! It's nice to see lively discussion on Cavetex...it's been
eerily quiet since David left.
I currently
I bought my Duo thinking it was waterproof - it is not.
It does has seals, so at least it tries to be waterproof - perhaps with
enough silicon grease it would be.
At least when water got in to the head, nothing was really affected as
there's no electronics in it.
-WaV
On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at
.
Roger
-Original Message-
From: Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com
To: caverarch cavera...@aol.com
Cc: a...@oztotl.com; timstic...@gmail.com; donarb...@mac.com;
texascavers@texascavers.com
Sent: Tue, Jun 14, 2011 11:35 am
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
Thanks everyone
You still need to coat the batter compartment of a waterproof light with
grease since it will get moisture in there anyway, and that's enough for
corrosion to start. Petroleum jelly works fine. No need for fancy grease.
On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 11:15 AM, Don Cooper wavyca...@gmail.com wrote:
I
;
texascavers@texascavers.com
Sent: Tue, Jun 14, 2011 12:47 pm
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
I agree on the great thread that has been going on this topoc. But you can
also borrow my FX-2, Mal, of the type Stefan likes. It's fresh out of the box
and untried like the Sten. I bet
- tFrom: Andy Gluesenkamp
To: Mark Minton ; texascavers@texascavers.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 7:25 AM
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
I second everything that Mark said below about the StenLight. A dab
of dielectric grease on the connector seems to do the
trick
Thanks everyone! It's nice to see lively discussion on Cavetex...it's been
eerily quiet since David left.
I currently have a Princeton Apex Tec, which is nice, especially for the
price, but I think it's time for a brighter light. Roger Moore has very
generously offered to loan me his new Sten
For the wrestling pit?
From: Bill Bentley [mailto:ca...@caver.net]
Do I need to bring free tubes of Dialectirc Silicone Grease to TCR?
-- IMPORTANT NOTICE: The contents of this email and any attachments are
confidential and may also be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient,
A true caver doesn't know the bottom of the pit ;-)
(Does that make this on topic?)
From: mark.al...@l-3com.com [mailto:mark.al...@l-3com.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 11:41 AM
To: Stefan Creaser; Bill Bentley; texascavers@texascavers.com
Subject: RE: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
I
@texascavers.com
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
Thanks everyone! It's nice to see lively discussion on Cavetex...it's been
eerily quiet since David left.
I currently have a Princeton Apex Tec, which is nice, especially for the
price, but I think it's time for a brighter light. Roger
- t*From:* Andy
Gluesenkampandrew_gluesenk...@yahoo.com
*To:* Mark Minton mmin...@caver.net ; texascavers@texascavers.com
*Sent:* Tuesday, June 14, 2011 7:25 AM
*Subject:* Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
I second everything that Mark said below about the StenLight. A dab of
dielectric
I bought my Duo thinking it was waterproof - it is not.
It does has seals, so at least it tries to be waterproof - perhaps with
enough silicon grease it would be.
At least when water got in to the head, nothing was really affected as
there's no electronics in it.
-WaV
On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at
.
Roger
-Original Message-
From: Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com
To: caverarch cavera...@aol.com
Cc: a...@oztotl.com; timstic...@gmail.com; donarb...@mac.com;
texascavers@texascavers.com
Sent: Tue, Jun 14, 2011 11:35 am
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
Thanks everyone
You still need to coat the batter compartment of a waterproof light with
grease since it will get moisture in there anyway, and that's enough for
corrosion to start. Petroleum jelly works fine. No need for fancy grease.
On Tue, Jun 14, 2011 at 11:15 AM, Don Cooper wavyca...@gmail.com wrote:
I
;
texascavers@texascavers.com
Sent: Tue, Jun 14, 2011 12:47 pm
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
I agree on the great thread that has been going on this topoc. But you can
also borrow my FX-2, Mal, of the type Stefan likes. It's fresh out of the box
and untried like the Sten. I bet
- tFrom: Andy Gluesenkamp
To: Mark Minton ; texascavers@texascavers.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 7:25 AM
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
I second everything that Mark said below about the StenLight. A dab
of dielectric grease on the connector seems to do the
trick
Hello Cavers!
I am toying with the idea of purchasing a new headlamp and wanted some
opinions--is anyone using the Petzl Duo? If so, how do you like it? For the
money, is there something else you would recommend?
Mallory
Wheatlamp!
Don's iPhone.
On Jun 13, 2011, at 12:15 PM, Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello Cavers!
I am toying with the idea of purchasing a new headlamp and wanted some
opinions--is anyone using the Petzl Duo? If so, how do you like it? For the
money, is there something
Autolite Carbide Lamp!
-Original Message-
From: Don Arburn
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 12:15 PM
To: Mallory Mayeux
Cc: Texascavers@Texascavers.Com
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
Wheatlamp!
Don's iPhone.
On Jun 13, 2011, at 12:15 PM, Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com
!
-Original Message- From: Don Arburn
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 12:15 PM
To: Mallory Mayeux
Cc: Texascavers@Texascavers.Com
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
Wheatlamp!
Don's iPhone.
On Jun 13, 2011, at 12:15 PM, Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello Cavers
: Tim Stich
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 12:40 PM
To: Allan B. Cobb
Cc: Don Arburn ; Mallory Mayeux ; Texascavers@Texascavers.Com
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
I'm kind of curious as well about the best waterproof headlamp for the money
out there. For what I used them for these days
12:40 PM
*To:* Allan B. Cobb a...@oztotl.com
*Cc:* Don Arburn donarb...@mac.com ; Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com;
Texascavers@Texascavers.Com texascavers@texascavers.com
*Subject:* Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
I'm kind of curious as well about the best waterproof headlamp
PM
To: Mallory Mayeux
Cc: Texascavers@Texascavers.Com
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
Wheatlamp!
Don's iPhone.
On Jun 13, 2011, at 12:15 PM, Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello Cavers!
I am toying with the idea of purchasing a new headlamp and wanted some
;
Texascavers@Texascavers.Com texascavers@texascavers.com
Sent: Mon, Jun 13, 2011 12:45 pm
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
I am really fond of my Sten light. It is not cheap but it is dependable,
robust, and fairly water resistant.
In answer to Malory’s original question, I used to use
:* Monday, June 13, 2011 12:40 PM
*To:* Allan B. Cobb a...@oztotl.com
*Cc:* Don Arburn donarb...@mac.com ; Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com;
Texascavers@Texascavers.Com texascavers@texascavers.com
*Subject:* Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
I'm kind of curious as well about the best
; Mallory Mayeux; Texascavers@Texascavers.Com
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
Allan,
I like my Sten Light too. It is not NOT a good waterproof light. The battery
contains circuitry. The plug connection between the battery and the light is a
portal for water. Not a good combination
@Texascavers.Com
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
Allan,
I like my Sten Light too. It is not NOT a good waterproof
light. The battery contains circuitry. The plug connection between
the battery and the light is a portal for water. Not a good
combination. The risk can be lessen
Hello Cavers!
I am toying with the idea of purchasing a new headlamp and wanted some
opinions--is anyone using the Petzl Duo? If so, how do you like it? For the
money, is there something else you would recommend?
Mallory
Wheatlamp!
Don's iPhone.
On Jun 13, 2011, at 12:15 PM, Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello Cavers!
I am toying with the idea of purchasing a new headlamp and wanted some
opinions--is anyone using the Petzl Duo? If so, how do you like it? For the
money, is there something
Autolite Carbide Lamp!
-Original Message-
From: Don Arburn
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 12:15 PM
To: Mallory Mayeux
Cc: Texascavers@Texascavers.Com
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
Wheatlamp!
Don's iPhone.
On Jun 13, 2011, at 12:15 PM, Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com
!
-Original Message- From: Don Arburn
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 12:15 PM
To: Mallory Mayeux
Cc: Texascavers@Texascavers.Com
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
Wheatlamp!
Don's iPhone.
On Jun 13, 2011, at 12:15 PM, Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello Cavers
: Tim Stich
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 12:40 PM
To: Allan B. Cobb
Cc: Don Arburn ; Mallory Mayeux ; Texascavers@Texascavers.Com
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
I'm kind of curious as well about the best waterproof headlamp for the money
out there. For what I used them for these days
12:40 PM
*To:* Allan B. Cobb a...@oztotl.com
*Cc:* Don Arburn donarb...@mac.com ; Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com;
Texascavers@Texascavers.Com texascavers@texascavers.com
*Subject:* Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
I'm kind of curious as well about the best waterproof headlamp
PM
To: Mallory Mayeux
Cc: Texascavers@Texascavers.Com
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
Wheatlamp!
Don's iPhone.
On Jun 13, 2011, at 12:15 PM, Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello Cavers!
I am toying with the idea of purchasing a new headlamp and wanted some
;
Texascavers@Texascavers.Com texascavers@texascavers.com
Sent: Mon, Jun 13, 2011 12:45 pm
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
I am really fond of my Sten light. It is not cheap but it is dependable,
robust, and fairly water resistant.
In answer to Malory’s original question, I used to use
:* Monday, June 13, 2011 12:40 PM
*To:* Allan B. Cobb a...@oztotl.com
*Cc:* Don Arburn donarb...@mac.com ; Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com;
Texascavers@Texascavers.Com texascavers@texascavers.com
*Subject:* Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
I'm kind of curious as well about the best
; Mallory Mayeux; Texascavers@Texascavers.Com
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
Allan,
I like my Sten Light too. It is not NOT a good waterproof light. The battery
contains circuitry. The plug connection between the battery and the light is a
portal for water. Not a good combination
@Texascavers.Com
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
Allan,
I like my Sten Light too. It is not NOT a good waterproof
light. The battery contains circuitry. The plug connection between
the battery and the light is a portal for water. Not a good
combination. The risk can be lessen
Hello Cavers!
I am toying with the idea of purchasing a new headlamp and wanted some
opinions--is anyone using the Petzl Duo? If so, how do you like it? For the
money, is there something else you would recommend?
Mallory
Wheatlamp!
Don's iPhone.
On Jun 13, 2011, at 12:15 PM, Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello Cavers!
I am toying with the idea of purchasing a new headlamp and wanted some
opinions--is anyone using the Petzl Duo? If so, how do you like it? For the
money, is there something
Autolite Carbide Lamp!
-Original Message-
From: Don Arburn
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 12:15 PM
To: Mallory Mayeux
Cc: Texascavers@Texascavers.Com
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
Wheatlamp!
Don's iPhone.
On Jun 13, 2011, at 12:15 PM, Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com
!
-Original Message- From: Don Arburn
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 12:15 PM
To: Mallory Mayeux
Cc: Texascavers@Texascavers.Com
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
Wheatlamp!
Don's iPhone.
On Jun 13, 2011, at 12:15 PM, Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello Cavers
: Tim Stich
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 12:40 PM
To: Allan B. Cobb
Cc: Don Arburn ; Mallory Mayeux ; Texascavers@Texascavers.Com
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
I'm kind of curious as well about the best waterproof headlamp for the money
out there. For what I used them for these days
12:40 PM
*To:* Allan B. Cobb a...@oztotl.com
*Cc:* Don Arburn donarb...@mac.com ; Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com;
Texascavers@Texascavers.Com texascavers@texascavers.com
*Subject:* Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
I'm kind of curious as well about the best waterproof headlamp
PM
To: Mallory Mayeux
Cc: Texascavers@Texascavers.Com
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
Wheatlamp!
Don's iPhone.
On Jun 13, 2011, at 12:15 PM, Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello Cavers!
I am toying with the idea of purchasing a new headlamp and wanted some
;
Texascavers@Texascavers.Com texascavers@texascavers.com
Sent: Mon, Jun 13, 2011 12:45 pm
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
I am really fond of my Sten light. It is not cheap but it is dependable,
robust, and fairly water resistant.
In answer to Malory’s original question, I used to use
:* Monday, June 13, 2011 12:40 PM
*To:* Allan B. Cobb a...@oztotl.com
*Cc:* Don Arburn donarb...@mac.com ; Mallory Mayeux mmay...@gmail.com;
Texascavers@Texascavers.Com texascavers@texascavers.com
*Subject:* Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
I'm kind of curious as well about the best
; Mallory Mayeux; Texascavers@Texascavers.Com
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
Allan,
I like my Sten Light too. It is not NOT a good waterproof light. The battery
contains circuitry. The plug connection between the battery and the light is a
portal for water. Not a good combination
@Texascavers.Com
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] Headlamp question
Allan,
I like my Sten Light too. It is not NOT a good waterproof
light. The battery contains circuitry. The plug connection between
the battery and the light is a portal for water. Not a good
combination. The risk can be lessen
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