Scuba Dive Lights

Primary Dive Lights

Dive Lights in this category are used as primary lights. Primary dive lights can be used to increase visibility for daytime or nighttime dives. These dive lights are usually bulkier, have an increased lumen output, a large battery pack (internal or external) which increases the length of burn time. Primary dive lights are durably built to last many dives. Optimal dive lights can be powered by either disposable and rechargeable batteries offering maximum versatility on dive trips. Dive lights in the category are available in many different styles including; handheld, pistol grip or lantern grip, Goodman glove, and canister lights. Canister lights have a large rechargeable battery pack housed in a waterproof container or “Canister”. There is a cable that runs to a light head with one or more bulbs in it. The light heads can be mounted on the wrist or on the head via a strap or on a helmet. Canister lights are usually the brightest, most powerful dive lights.

Secondary Dive Lights

The main purpose of a secondary scuba light or back-up dive light is to protect the diver and dive buddy during a nighttime dive in the event the primary dive light fails. Secondary dive lights are typically more compact, lightweight, and feature a narrower beam. Secondary dive lights are typically smaller in size compared to primary dive lights, so they can easily fit into a BC pocket and are also ideal for exploring under ledges or the cracks and crevices of a reef. Secondary scuba lights in this category are usually in the range of 100 to 700 lumens of brightness which make them great scuba lights for either daytime or night time scuba diving. Secondary dive lights can be hooked to D-rings with retractors for easy access while diving or a lanyard that attaches the light to the BC or to the divers wrist is a great way to keep the light close even if it is dropped. Most dive lights are small enough to fit into a BC pocket for secure inboard storage so that they are out of the way, but can be deployed quickly and easily. These come in handy during the day for looking into crevices and under coral heads where some of the more shy or nocturnal creatures spend the daylight hours. Many of these lights are also great for the glove box or general outdoor use as they are waterproof, rugged and brighter than regular flashlights.