Princeton Tec

Princeton Tec Lights for Rescue Crews

Headlamps, helmet lights, strobes, spotlights and dive lights from a family-owned New Jersey light maker founded in 1975.

For swiftwater, dive and marine units

Lights That Work Wet

Princeton Tec started out making dive gear, and much of the line is built for water. The Sector 5, Sector 7 and League 420 are rated IPX8, the Meridian strobe is waterproof to 328 feet, and the Aqua Strobe and Eco Flare float so a dropped light is easier to recover.

Sector 7Sector 71600 lumens, 270 mLeague 420League 420Dive light, 130 m beamMeridian StrobeMeridian StrobeWhite or red, waterproof to 100 mEco FlareEco FlareLocator light, 500+ hours
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Run times and beam distances are as Princeton Tec lists them and depend on batteries and mode. Compare the lights.

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Which Princeton Tec Light Fits the Job?

The Princeton Tec lights we carry, side by side. Click a light for full details.

LightTypeMax outputReach / visibilityWater rating / notes
VizzHeadlamp550 lumens85 mIPX7; spot, flood and red
EOSHeadlamp300 lumens150 ftSurvives a dunk to 1 m; 3 AAA
EOS IIHeadlamp170 lumens65 mIPX7; intrinsically safe; helmet strap
EOS II MPLSHelmet headlamp130 lumensNot listedIPX7; UL Class 1, Div 1
Vizz II MPLSHelmet headlamp200 lumens60 mIPX7; intrinsically safe; MPLS mount
Charge XHelmet light100 lumens35 mIPX8; red, blue, green and IR
RefuelHeadlamp300 lumensWide floodIPX4; one-button dimming
ByteHeadlamp100 lumensNot listedRed LED; 2.25 oz
Sector 5Spotlight1200 lumens230 mIPX8 to 100 m
Sector 7Spotlight1600 lumens270 mIPX8
League 420Dive light420 lumens130 mIPX8 to 100 m
MeridianStrobe100 lumensOver 1 mileWaterproof to 100 m; white or red
Aqua StrobeStrobe100 lumensOver 1 mileBuoyant; twist switch
Eco FlareLocator lightNot listedClose rangeIPX8 to 100 m; floats

Output, reach and water ratings as listed on our product pages from Princeton Tec specs.

Princeton Tec FAQ

  • Who makes Princeton Tec lights?

    Princeton Tec was founded in 1975 by Bill Stephens. The company started with a dive timer and a waterproof dive light, and it is still owned and run by the Stephens family. Princeton Tec designs and builds its lights in New Jersey.

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  • Which Princeton Tec headlamps are intrinsically safe?

    Our listings show the EOS II, EOS II MPLS and Vizz II MPLS as intrinsically safe. The EOS II MPLS carries a UL Class 1, Div 1: Groups A, B, C and D rating. Check the rating on the product page against your own hazard class before you use a light in a hazardous location.

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  • Can I mount a Princeton Tec light on a helmet?

    Yes. The EOS II comes with a rubber strap that grips helmets and hard hats. The EOS II MPLS and Vizz II MPLS use the MPLS mounting system for helmets and MOLLE, and the Charge X helmet light fits a wide range of helmet and gear mounts.

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  • Which Princeton Tec lights can go underwater?

    The Sector 5, League 420, Eco Flare and Charge X are rated IPX8, and the Sector 5, League 420 and Eco Flare list submersion to 100 meters. The Meridian strobe is waterproof to 328 feet (100 m). Most of the headlamps are IPX7, and the Refuel is IPX4 for splashes and rain.

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  • Which strobe should I put on my PFD?

    The Meridian flashes white or red and comes with a hook-and-loop strap for a PFD shoulder strap or lash tab. The Aqua Strobe has a buoyant cone that keeps it pointed up. The Eco Flare is a small locator light with a steady white LED and a flashing red LED that runs over 500 hours on 2 AAA batteries.

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  • What if my Princeton Tec light has a problem?

    The Public Safety Store is an authorized Princeton Tec dealer. If a light has a problem, send us your order number and we will help you with the claim.

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  • Where can I buy Princeton Tec?

    You can buy Princeton Tec at The Public Safety Store, For the Brave Behind the Badge, a firefighter-owned store and an authorized Princeton Tec dealer. We carry Princeton Tec headlamps, helmet lights, spotlights, strobes and dive lights for water rescue, dive, SAR and fire crews. Every order is backed by our price match guarantee and easy 30-day returns.

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