Post by Shorttime on Jul 21, 2013 7:41:41 GMT -8
The two specifications to look for if you want a water resistant or water proof flashlight:
IP7 or IPX7
Immersion up to 1 m of water
Ingress of water in harmful quantity shall not be possible when the enclosure is immersed in water under defined conditions of pressure and time (up to 1 m of submersion).
Test duration: 30 minutes
Immersion at depth of at least 1 m measured at bottom of device, and at least 15 cm measured at top of device
IP8 or IPX8
Immersion beyond 1 m
The equipment is suitable for continuous immersion in water under conditions which shall be specified by the manufacturer. Normally, this will mean that the equipment is hermetically sealed. However, with certain types of equipment, it can mean that water can enter but only in such a manner that it produces no harmful effects.
Test duration: continuous immersion in water
Depth specified by manufacturer
I mentioned this elsewhere, too but it's worth repeating.
While gearing up the other morning, I realized my Key-Mate wasn't on my nightstand. It's so light that I forget it's clipped to a pocket, sometimes.
I also remembered I had just done laundry....
Sorting through the clean laundry, I found it, still clipped where I had put it. I pulled it out, twisted the bezel, and the light came on without fuss or flicker. I took it apart for twenty four hours just to be sure, but it seemed to have gone through a full machine wash and machine dry cycle without any problems.
Twelve dollars, with shipping and handling. I like this flashlight.
IP7 or IPX7
Immersion up to 1 m of water
Ingress of water in harmful quantity shall not be possible when the enclosure is immersed in water under defined conditions of pressure and time (up to 1 m of submersion).
Test duration: 30 minutes
Immersion at depth of at least 1 m measured at bottom of device, and at least 15 cm measured at top of device
IP8 or IPX8
Immersion beyond 1 m
The equipment is suitable for continuous immersion in water under conditions which shall be specified by the manufacturer. Normally, this will mean that the equipment is hermetically sealed. However, with certain types of equipment, it can mean that water can enter but only in such a manner that it produces no harmful effects.
Test duration: continuous immersion in water
Depth specified by manufacturer
I mentioned this elsewhere, too but it's worth repeating.
While gearing up the other morning, I realized my Key-Mate wasn't on my nightstand. It's so light that I forget it's clipped to a pocket, sometimes.
I also remembered I had just done laundry....
Sorting through the clean laundry, I found it, still clipped where I had put it. I pulled it out, twisted the bezel, and the light came on without fuss or flicker. I took it apart for twenty four hours just to be sure, but it seemed to have gone through a full machine wash and machine dry cycle without any problems.
Twelve dollars, with shipping and handling. I like this flashlight.