Edf 1

jambo · 25 January 2017, 13:22

I have just taking delivery of the above. I was wondering how do people carry them? ON lifejacket, attached to consul or grab bag?

Fenlander · 25 January 2017, 14:25

Funnily enough Jambo just about to buy one of these or the near identical competitors (Odeo mk.3) to replace our flares. I've never fired any sort of distress flare since a Very pistol decades ago and was horified when conducting hand held flare tests late last year with some date expired ones what a hot fire-spitting thing they were. Decided definitely not for a SIB in case of tube damage.

And since sibbing I've spent £150 on replacing flares as they expire so the apparent high price of the LED units will balance out over time.

jambo · 25 January 2017, 15:08

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Originally Posted by Fenlander

Funnily enough Jambo just about to buy one of these or the near identical competitors (Odeo mk.3) to replace our flares. I've never fired any sort of distress flare since a Very pistol decades ago and was horified when conducting hand held flare tests late last year with some date expired ones what a hot fire-spitting thing they were. Decided definitely not for a SIB in case of tube damage.

And since sibbing I've spent £150 on replacing flares as they expire so the apparent high price of the LED units will balance out over time.

Hi my friend. My thoughts exactly didn't see the point in renewing the whole box of tricks. this takes up less room and I was thinking of attaching it to my LJ for ease of handling but was wondering what everyone else was doing as there is no method of attachment comes with the EDF1.
Cheers for now.
J

kerny · 25 January 2017, 15:25

Looks like a good piece of kit Billy

:thumbup:

Just watched a review of one on you tube .... definitely the way forward

jambo · 25 January 2017, 16:01

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Originally Posted by kerny

Looks like a good piece of kit Billy

:thumbup:

Just watched a review of one on you tube .... definitely the way forward

Hi Steve yes it is and most definitely the way forward less messy and more convenient. If your buying do a search online the cheapest at the moment is Catcus.
Cheers
B

Fenlander · 25 January 2017, 16:09

Jambo what made you choose that one over the Odeo mk.3 or was it just the best deal?

jambo · 25 January 2017, 16:18

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Jambo what made you choose that one over the Odeo mk.3 or was it just the best deal?

Well being a canny Scot it was a tenner cheaper and there was not much difference in spec plus I had more knowledge and feedback on the EDF1

Fenlander · 25 January 2017, 17:11

Did you get any info on a price for the replacement battery?

Regarding where you mount it I think it has to be kept out of line of sight... i.e. on a pole or held aloft.

willk · 25 January 2017, 17:15

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Originally Posted by jambo

Catcus...

"Damn those bloody cats!"

jambo · 25 January 2017, 17:33

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Originally Posted by Fenlander

Did you get any info on a price for the replacement battery?

Regarding where you mount it I think it has to be kept out of line of sight... i.e. on a pole or held aloft.

Hi David. No I didn't as I thought I would cross that bridge when I need to. Take your point re position when active but I was looking for some ideas when not in use.

Fenlander · 25 January 2017, 18:06

Perhaps they need a selfie stick to preserve the eyesight.

I just wondered about the battery as I'd perhaps like to carry a spare. I'm going to message the supplier.

BTW Billy did you notice in another thread I've been out voted by the family and we head south for the main summer break for the first time in decades? Really going to miss that cafe!

jambo · 25 January 2017, 18:17

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Originally Posted by Fenlander

Perhaps they need a selfie stick to preserve the eyesight.

I just wondered about the battery as I'd perhaps like to carry a spare. I'm going to message the supplier.

BTW Billy did you notice in another thread I've been out voted by the family and we head south for the main summer break for the first time in decades? Really going to miss that cafe!

Let me know what price you get as I too would carry a spare.
Yes I did notice but I'm sure you'll be back the lure of Rosie's will be to much I am sure.

Fenlander · 25 January 2017, 18:21

Yep we love that place. Bit up in the air this year with teen daughter who is in that crossover between taking a holiday with us and not but she's a yes for the main summer fortnight which is booked in Devon. One she's a definite not though we could take the barn with just us two.

jeffstevens763@g · 25 January 2017, 18:52

Bined the flares last year was never happy with them in any of my boats anyway, gone PLB, two radios one hand held with dry cells and a strobe been thinking electronic flare for a while if I do on a neck lanyard, radio & PLB in dry suit pocket might even go for the Motorola chest radio pocket for all not decided yet.

jambo · 25 January 2017, 19:06

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Originally Posted by Fenlander

Yep we love that place. Bit up in the air this year with teen daughter who is in that crossover between taking a holiday with us and not but she's a yes for the main summer fortnight which is booked in Devon. One she's a definite not though we could take the barn with just us two.

Look forward to welcoming you back!!

jambo · 25 January 2017, 19:08

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Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

Bined the flares last year was never happy with them in any of my boats anyway, gone PLB, two radios one hand held with dry cells and a strobe been thinking electronic flare for a while if I do on a neck lanyard, radio & PLB in dry suit pocket might even go for the Motorola chest radio pocket for all not decided yet.

Hi Jeff yes have plb in its pocket and the HHVHF in its on my LJ. like your call re lanyard.
Thanks
B

jeffstevens763@g · 25 January 2017, 19:24

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Originally Posted by jambo

Hi Jeff yes have plb in its pocket and the HHVHF in its on my LJ. like your call re lanyard.
Thanks
B

Easy to find Billy if the worst happens I will get one relatively long so I can pull it out from under the inflated jacket

cheep too

Just for info I find the kayak sites handy for this sort of thing space & access being key to them

jambo · 25 January 2017, 20:53

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Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g

Easy to find Billy if the worst happens I will get one relatively long so I can pull it out from under the inflated jacket

cheep too

Just for info I find the kayak sites handy for this sort of thing space & access being key to them

Yep thanks Jeff any particular one?

jeffstevens763@g · 26 January 2017, 08:05

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Yep thanks Jeff any particular one?

not looked yet billy but my first look will be radio lanyard similar to site stuff motarola might be first port of call

Fenlander · 26 January 2017, 08:55

Ocean Signal have replied very promptly. The replacement battery is £19-95 +vat with suppliers able to discount if they wish.

I guess that's about where I expected as some unique batteries cost as much as 50% of the original unit cost.

I found this Youtube of the EDF1 showing how the battery is removed...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIaLFgOCXzQ