As you can see the bulk of the cost is in the batteries and charger but they are still at a fraction of the cost charged by dive light companies. Check out the prices at Extreme Exposure/Halcyon , Sartex and American underwater lighting for some comparisons.
Part | Cat.No. | Supplier | Price* |
12"Acrylic Tube | McMaster-Carr | £11.45 | |
Flat stock for ends | McMordies | £5.00 | |
Tensol 70 Acrylic Adhesive (500ml) | McMordies | £12.00 | |
Latches | McMaster-Carr | £6.00 | |
Switch | JK25C | Maplins | £1.70 |
Switch Boot | YL01B | Maplins | £1.00 |
Cord Gland | UP89W | Maplins | £1.00 |
mains flex, 2M | XR09K | Maplins | £2.00 |
2 X 90mm Stainless Hose Clips | Jamison-Green,Belfast | £4.00 | |
batteries, 10 X Tagged GP 900DH | 20184 | Budget Batteries | £89.00 |
Charger, Maha C-777 Plus II | Nevada | £80.00 | |
Maglite (any C or D cell model will do) | Ebay | £20.00 | |
I also used stainless screws for the latches, solder etc.
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UPDATE - I wouldn't order from the states unless there is a few people to split the shipping. I was just recently billed by DHL for additional duty which I wasn't expecting. Still, you live and learn!!!