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jchang10

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Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 1:22 pm Post subject: Simple strobe choices

I have a simple question about strobe power packs. Is it worth getting 

the cheaper packs, or not? For instance, in the two products below, they 

seem to be identical in stats (not sure about weight or what materials 

they are made from), however, one is 46% the price of the other.



$130

http://strobeguy.safeshopper.com/11/1806.htm?248



$282

http://www.creativair.com/strobe-power-supply-p-37.html



I realize the former is more intended for vehicle applications, however, 

i know some plane builders are using them fine. Just curious what else i 

am missing, as to why one is over 2x the other. Just wondering why else 

i would pay the extra money, other than for the peace of mind effect?!



thanks!



Jae

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Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 3:24 pm Post subject: Simple strobe choices

FWIW...



I bought the $130 power supply and decided to give it a shot.  I haven't

tested it yet though so I cannot comment to its effectiveness.  The mounting

holes on the Nova power packs fit the Van's kit made for the Whelen/ELT

mount though.  No modifications necessary.



They are both very light weight and nearly identical in weight to the

Whelen's as well.  My hunch (which is just that) is that the creativeair

unit is OEM's from Nova.  My money is on (and already spent) the XPAK 604X.

If it blows up in short order I will spend more money on a different brand.



-Ben

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Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 4:24 pm Post subject: Simple strobe choices

http://strobeguy.safeshopper.com/90/2277.htm?265

this is the whole kit. even better value.

If you go with Creativeair. or the RV-7 one Deems has, get this setup and 

buy the LED nav lights separately (get the brackets for the Creativeair ones 

however)



Yes the strobe n more is the same thing and is half the price. Both are 

reliable. I called the strobe guy and he told me there are dozens of these 

out their and with no problem. XPAK and NOVA are good quality strobe packs.



Pascal

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