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  1. 18th March 2012, 10:38 PM #1
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    Water in one D3 Headlight

    I did some creek crossings last weekend in the Alpine National Park around Castleburn Creek. They were not wide, but some were deep with the water coming up onto the bonnet a couple of times. Next day I noticed water and lots of condensation in one headlight. I've removed the grey cap from behind the light to dry it out, and may need to stick a hair dryer in it if it takes too long. I can't remove the whole headlight to dry it out because the bull bar blocks it.

    Anyway, has anyone else had this happen or know how the water gets in? The headlight looks very well sealed and there are no obvious signs of cracks or looseness. My spotlights and the other headlight were fine.
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  2. 18th March 2012, 11:38 PM #2
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    This also happened on my previous patrol after an extremely long and deep crossing. Not sure where it got in as it looked well sealed. But if water can find a way, it will.

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    I got a dead small huntsman spider in the front of mine that I need to get out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by garrycol View Post
    I got a dead small huntsman spider in the front of mine that I need to get out.

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    Garry - is the autopsy report back yet? Did he fry or drown?
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    Quote Originally Posted by jonesy63 View Post
    Garry - is the autopsy report back yet? Did he fry or drown?
    Karked it - but did not drown.
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    I have left the grey plug off the back of the light for a few days and now it has all dried out. Just left with a bit of residue in the bottom of the light. I figured that maybe the plug was not turned all the way and water got in past it. It has an O-Ring seal.
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  7. 22nd March 2012, 01:02 PM #7
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    Siamese fighting fish live happily on their own in small containers....
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