Pelican Nemo 1960 LED

Grant Lamontagne · **on:** April 11, 2014, 06:07:29 PM

I picked up this little guy yesterday while waiting for my wife. I know I have lots of lights already but none that are protected against more than rain or the occasional splash. I figured I'd like something I can take snorkeling and this one was listed as a dive light. I figured for under $25 it was worth a shot.

Ordinarily I don't like twisty lights and this is no exception but I'll tolerate it. I like how the head is glow in the dark.

The water here is a bit cold yet to try snorkeling but I'll be sure to report back as it sees some use.

Def

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Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #1 on:** April 11, 2014, 06:08:21 PM

Not really exciting specs, but not bad either.

Def

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ducttapetech · **Reply #2 on:** April 11, 2014, 06:08:30 PM

Cool looking light.

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Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #3 on:** April 11, 2014, 06:12:47 PM

Yeah, it looked cool enough to come home with me!

Def

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16VGTIDave · **Reply #4 on:** April 11, 2014, 07:41:42 PM

Am I missing something? 2x AAA, 24 Lumens, and only 3 hours run time? That seems rather short to me for some reason.

That said, I'm going on the hunt for one! Been a Pelican user for over 20 years and have never been disappointed with their products. A yellow waterproof flashlight might just match my Spyderco Salt with yellow handle. And who doesn't love GITD stuff?...

captain spaulding · **Reply #5 on:** April 11, 2014, 07:46:37 PM

Cool looking light and I love that its a dive light.

JAfromMn · **Reply #6 on:** April 11, 2014, 08:36:33 PM

I don't own a dive light and I really should.

my quark 2aa turbo does alot of swimming. To much.

I know it spent more than a couple hours submerged in water last winter.

it still does work excellent but I really should buy a light made for being under water.

nice little light grant

you got me thinking.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #7 on:** April 12, 2014, 04:52:33 PM

Quote from: 16VGTIDave on April 11, 2014, 07:41:42 PM

Am I missing something? 2x AAA, 24 Lumens, and only 3 hours run time? That seems rather short to me for some reason.

That said, I'm going on the hunt for one! Been a Pelican user for over 20 years and have never been disappointed with their products. A yellow waterproof flashlight might just match my Spyderco Salt with yellow handle. And who doesn't love GITD stuff?...

I must have left the head partially turned the first night I had it as the next day I tried it and the batteries were dead. There was no light coming out of it that I could see.

For less than $25 though, this actually does seem like a good light- provided it doesn't need a new set of batteries every bloody time I try to use it.

Def

dks · **Reply #8 on:** April 12, 2014, 05:15:22 PM

reminds me of this

Styerman · **Reply #9 on:** April 12, 2014, 06:05:54 PM

I like Pelis. Just about indestructable . They may not be barn burners , but they get the job done .

Chris

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #10 on:** April 12, 2014, 06:13:10 PM

Quote from: dks on April 12, 2014, 05:15:22 PM

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reminds me of this

Yeah, I think this is just the updated version of that one. I think that one is incandescent isn't it?

Def

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dks · **Reply #11 on:** April 12, 2014, 06:19:42 PM

http://www.dx.com/p/letterfire-sl-2001a-15000mcd-led-warm-white-diving-flashlight-yellow-2-x-aaa-294667#.U0lnT1WSxOI

LED for 2.99

You got robbed Grant

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #12 on:** April 12, 2014, 07:26:16 PM

No, the head on mine is GITD. That's worth the extra $20.

Def

dks · **Reply #13 on:** April 12, 2014, 07:31:01 PM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on April 12, 2014, 07:26:16 PM

No, the head on mine is GITD. That's worth the extra $20.

Def

2.99, I am ordering one and blaming you for it

dks · **Reply #14 on:** April 12, 2014, 07:53:12 PM

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #15 on:** April 12, 2014, 08:24:28 PM

I've seen pictures of where you dive- you shouldn't need a light there!

Def

dks · **Reply #16 on:** April 12, 2014, 08:30:30 PM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on April 12, 2014, 08:24:28 PM

I've seen pictures of where you dive- you shouldn't need a light there!

Def

I do not need 99% of the stuff I buy.....

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #17 on:** April 15, 2014, 03:40:23 PM

You either huh?

Def

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NutSAK · **Reply #18 on:** April 15, 2014, 04:33:53 PM

Quote from: 16VGTIDave on April 11, 2014, 07:41:42 PM

Am I missing something? 2x AAA, 24 Lumens, and only 3 hours run time? That seems rather short to me for some reason.

Yeah, it's not very efficient. The more efficient AAA lights will get that runtime/output on one cell.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #19 on:** May 08, 2014, 10:45:25 PM

It would appear that this is not a backup light- or at least not a very effective one. This one is a "put batteries in it when you need it then take them out when you are done" kind of light. It seems to leech energy even when (supposedly) unscrewed and locked out. I have now killed two sets of batteries with it and haven't done more than just play with it and leave it in the Jeep as a backup for the Defender that lives in my work vest.

Def

dks · **Reply #20 on:** May 19, 2014, 01:40:10 PM

Arrived today.
Uses a generic looking 0.5W LED.
Has a phosphor dot. As bright as expected.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #21 on:** May 22, 2014, 01:09:07 AM

The cheapo has better packaging than the pricey one!

Def

jekostas · **Reply #22 on:** May 23, 2014, 03:17:32 AM

What is with the Chinese obsession of just taking random words, putting "Fire" on the end and calling it a flashlight?

There's gotta be something I'm missing in translation here.

NutSAK · **Reply #23 on:** May 23, 2014, 05:59:56 PM

Quote from: jekostas on May 23, 2014, 03:17:32 AM

What is with the Chinese obsession of just taking random words, putting "Fire" on the end and calling it a flashlight?

There's gotta be something I'm missing in translation here.

Torch = fire?

It works for me, I pretty much steer clear of any flashlight or battery that has "fire" at the end of the name, unless it is preceded by "Sure".

I'm sure that had something to do with it also--attempting to play off the success of Surefire.

jekostas · **Reply #24 on:** May 24, 2014, 12:26:24 AM

Quote from: NutSAK on May 23, 2014, 05:59:56 PM

Quote from: jekostas on May 23, 2014, 03:17:32 AM
What is with the Chinese obsession of just taking random words, putting "Fire" on the end and calling it a flashlight?

There's gotta be something I'm missing in translation here.

Torch = fire?

It works for me, I pretty much steer clear of any flashlight or battery that has "fire" at the end of the name, unless it is preceded by "Sure". I'm sure that had something to do with it also--attempting to play off the success of Surefire.

Ultrafire, Letterfire, Trustfire, Fifire, Fandyfire, Kinfire, Godfire, Richfire, Singfire

The "fire" bit isn't weird, it's what precedes it.

NutSAK · **Reply #25 on:** May 24, 2014, 02:04:51 AM

Yeah, if you want to see something really weird, google "Fandy".

gunga · **Reply #26 on:** June 24, 2014, 09:13:31 PM

Hey Def. I got the same light (MEC?). I put a warming film and diffusion film in there to improve tint and make it floody. It was for the wife. Simple. Bulletproof. I actually changed the oring for a thinner one for smoother action. It's bit hitting much water so I figured no big deal. I didn't notice any drain issues but I'll check tonight. Maybe you have a dud? The way the "switch" works you shouldn't have any drain.

gunga · **Reply #27 on:** June 25, 2014, 11:18:28 PM

A quick note. No battery drain issues with mine.

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