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Waterproofness and magnetic charging? (self.flashlight)

submitted 2 months ago by Miikka to c/flashlight

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Hey! I'm looking for a headlamp to use on a kayak. Everything you use while paddling eventually gets drenched, so it needs to be waterproof. I paddle on the Baltic Sea so the water is slightly salty, too.

I've noticed a bunch of headlamps have magnetic charging now. For example, Skilhunt H150 looks good and fairly priced and it's IPX8 rated, but there's the magnetic charing connector. I've seen reports that it produces sparks when shorted. Isn't that going to be a problem when it gets wet? I also wonder what kind of effect repeatedly being exposed to the sea water has on it. Anyone got experience with it?

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[–] Zak 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Skilhunt recently upgraded its charging pad to fix the sparking problem. If you buy direct, you can email them and ask whether your unit will have the upgraded port.

I'm my testing, nothing caused the old pad to output current continuously. I don't think water is a problem. I can dunk an H150 in salt water in a few days if you're curious.

[–] Miikka 1 points 2 months ago

Okay, good to hear. I'm not too worried about the sea water, but figured out I'd ask in case anyone had experience with it.