Anyone used a streamlight survivor?

[jross20]

Looks like a very useful, cool vintage-ish style flashlight. Only issue is that I cannot find any reviews, pictures, or video of the beam pattern or light color.
They also have two versions and I've yet to be able to figure out the difference...
:redbrick:

Survivor Firefighter Flashlight

Anyone got one of these? If so, can you share some info or pics?

 

[cb1111]

These are not very bright lights, the run time isn't very impressive and old battery technology is used.

This light is specially designed for use in explosive environments - one is certified and one is not.

I'm not sure that these are useful unless one is working in an explosive environment.

Here is a definition of ATEX

ATEX is the abbreviation for “ATmosphere EXplosible”, otherwise known as working environments that are potentially explosive. Such environs can include chemical factories, various manufacturing centres, oil rigs and refineries. ATEX equipment generally refers to explosion-proof electrical and mechanical equipment that is designed to improve the safety of users and has undergone meticulous testing to ensure it can withstand the rigors of these demanding environments.

ATEX covers equipment that satisfies three criteria:

It must be purposely-designed for use within an explosive atmosphere at normal temperatures and pressures.
The atmosphere may contain gas, vapour, mist or dust as a fuel, but must be based on air as the oxidiser.
The equipment must have an ignition source in and of itself, such as a spark, hot surface, etc. .

The IECEx scheme is controlled by the International Electrotechnical Commission, and covers electrical equipment for use in explosive atmospheres. IECEx uses different codes and approvals systems, but also requires detailed information on the product label. IECEx does not currently apply to non-electrical equipment. Many modern devices will carry both ATEX and IECEx approval.

 

[jross20]

These are not very bright lights, the run time isn't very impressive and old battery technology is used.

This light is specially designed for use in explosive environments - one is certified and one is not.

I'm not sure that these are useful unless one is working in an explosive environment.

Here is a definition of ATEX

ATEX is the abbreviation for “ATmosphere EXplosible”, otherwise known as working environments that are potentially explosive. Such environs can include chemical factories, various manufacturing centres, oil rigs and refineries. ATEX equipment generally refers to explosion-proof electrical and mechanical equipment that is designed to improve the safety of users and has undergone meticulous testing to ensure it can withstand the rigors of these demanding environments.

ATEX covers equipment that satisfies three criteria:

It must be purposely-designed for use within an explosive atmosphere at normal temperatures and pressures.
The atmosphere may contain gas, vapour, mist or dust as a fuel, but must be based on air as the oxidiser.
The equipment must have an ignition source in and of itself, such as a spark, hot surface, etc. .

The IECEx scheme is controlled by the International Electrotechnical Commission, and covers electrical equipment for use in explosive atmospheres. IECEx uses different codes and approvals systems, but also requires detailed information on the product label. IECEx does not currently apply to non-electrical equipment. Many modern devices will carry both ATEX and IECEx approval.

Ah I see, well I don't need the ATEX one then. haha :jump:

You say they are not bright, but I think people focus too much on lumens these days. 175 lumens isn't bad at all when it's dark, in fact I generally prefer lower lumen levels for general use so it isn't blinding. I have some modded maglites that don't put out more than 200 or so lumens at 3,000k and they are very usable at night with the special reflectors I have.

Do you know what the pattern looks like? Are we talking throw, or flood? I liked the idea of using it as a belt or harness mounted "personal" flood for navigating in the dark. Or have you not used one? Just curious.

I was thinking about getting one and either converting it to lithium (depending on the voltage range) or just using eneloop NIMH rechargeable AA's.

 

[cb1111]

Ah I see, well I don't need the ATEX one then. haha :jump:

You say they are not bright, but I think people focus too much on lumens these days. 175 lumens isn't bad at all when it's dark, in fact I generally prefer lower lumen levels for general use so it isn't blinding. I have some modded maglites that don't put out more than 200 or so lumens at 3,000k and they are very usable at night with the special reflectors I have.

Do you know what the pattern looks like? Are we talking throw, or flood? I liked the idea of using it as a belt or harness mounted "personal" flood for navigating in the dark. Or have you not used one? Just curious.

I was thinking about getting one and either converting it to lithium (depending on the voltage range) or just using eneloop NIMH rechargeable AA's.

I've not used this one, but I've used similar lights in their natural habitat - pitch dark.

It all depends on your intended use. You're right that 175 lumens is plenty bright (possibly too bright) in a completely dark environment - but most of us are seldom in a place like that.

I've been in places where the tritium hands on my Marathon watch lit up the room enough to find your way around, but that isn't common.

I have no idea about the lens, but I'd suspect that it is a flood due to the intended use and has covers to narrow the beam pattern.

If I were a firefighter or a miner, then this would be great. For anybody else, I'd suspect that this is far too expensive.

 

[jross20]

Sadly I found out today that this light is primarily a thrower, with meh flood capabilities. So it will not work for my use.

I'm actually looking at getting some old surplus military lights that I may be able to mod to do what I want.

 

[meltdown]

I use one for work (firefighting). That’s what it was designed for and it works very well. Most bunker coats can be purchased ready to mount this light on the chest. It’s designed to penetrate smoke, so it’s a bright focused beam with very little flood. Flood lights are counter-productive in a smoke filled house.


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