Fenix TK40

[Swedpat]

Thank you for explanation!

Regards, Patric

 

[wesinator]

I think the 8aa format is fine. you can get aas pretty cheap if you buy in bulk. Don't buy 4packs buy 40 packs. I can get a 40pack at the store for 12 bucks. thats 5 loads of the torch at 3 dollars a load. I would gladly pay 3 dollars per hour for 700 lumens.

 

[300winmag]

I don't see what the big deal is, most people already have 8 AA's around the house anyway. If not just buy some rechargeables from walsmart and call it done.

 

[diff_lock2]

The big deal is cell balancing. You are going to have to balance your 8s nimh pack. I am not sure how often, but at least with fresh cells the first few charges should take balancing in to consideration.

 

[Lighthearted1]

The TK40 looks to be a fine light, and has caught my attention.
I have NiMH AA's around for my camera flash units, and prefer AA's for small EDC lights.
I am also considering another light with similar output, but uses 16340 or 18650 rechargeable batteries. I will be comparing the TK40 to reviews of the Jetbeam MX1. Both are in the same price range.

I will keep reading for a few months, then decide. I will want to know the run time of the TK40 on high using 2700mah batteries. Also, compare the beamshots of these two when available.

 

[Ziemas]

I think the 8aa format is fine. you can get aas pretty cheap if you buy in bulk. Don't buy 4packs buy 40 packs. I can get a 40pack at the store for 12 bucks. thats 5 loads of the torch at 3 dollars a load. I would gladly pay 3 dollars per hour for 700 lumens.

I don't see what the big deal is, most people already have 8 AA's around the house anyway. If not just buy some rechargeables from walsmart and call it done.

For those of us who do not live in the US or Canada this is not feasible. Batteries are much more expensive outside of NA.

For example, four Sanyo 2700mah cells are about $30 locally. Sixty dollars for for cells in a AA light is simply ridiculous.

 

[drmaxx]

For example, four Sanyo 2700mah cells are about $30 locally. Sixty dollars for for cells in a AA light is simply ridiculous.

You can have eneloops shipped to your doorstep anywhere in the world for half the price and cheaper ones for US$10 for 4 AA. The internet makes it possible.

 

[TONY M]

I think the 8aa format is fine. you can get aas pretty cheap if you buy in bulk. Don't buy 4packs buy 40 packs. I can get a 40pack at the store for 12 bucks. thats 5 loads of the torch at 3 dollars a load. I would gladly pay 3 dollars per hour for 700 lumens.

You will need to use good NIMH cells for best performance.

 

[Swedpat]

You will need to use good NIMH cells for best performance.

Yes, that's true. Especially if you intend to use high/turbomode it makes the demand of NiMh or lithiums. Alkalines will provide adequate level of power a very short time before droping.

Regards, Patric

 

[Ziemas]

You can have eneloops shipped to your doorstep anywhere in the world for half the price and cheaper ones for US$10 for 4 AA. The internet makes it possible.

I buy lots of things off the internet, yet I have yet to see four Sanyo 2700 or Eneloops shipped to Latvia for $15. How about a link?

 

[CdBoy]

TK40 is one of my dream torches (price per se) other than my Surefire wants.....:wave:

 

[TONY M]

Yes, that's true. Especially if you intend to use high/turbomode it makes the demand of NiMh or lithiums. Alkalines will provide adequate level of power a very short time before droping.

Regards, Patric

Oh, yes I forgot to mention that AA lithiums would be super too... if you could afford to use them. lol. Not an option for me right now.

 

[diff_lock2]

I buy lots of things off the internet, yet I have yet to see four Sanyo 2700 or Eneloops shipped to Latvia for $15. How about a link?

http://www.batterycity.eu/

I get 8 AA enloops for 17eu, and they come with a nice plastic container.

I got 16 enloops from them for 40eu, and I got free shipping. Don't know how lucky you will get.

I am not sure if anyone in the EU can show me a site where I can get cheaper cells, thanks.

You could do a group buy of 48 or more cells, to get the price down to 2eu per cell.

 

[Swedpat]

I have 8 pieces of Duracell 2650mAh NiMh who I now use to my Fenix 4E20. If I get a TK40 I have batteries ready. But I consider to change to LSD cells. Fresh charged they will provide slightly shorter runtime but the advantage is that the self discharge is low. I have discovered that the self discharge of ordinary NiMh batteries is fast. I think they will be almost empty after some single month even if I didn't use them at all, and they were fully charged when I placed them in the light. Maybe the advantage of LSD cells overweights the disadvantage of slightly lower total energy amount.

Regards, Patric

 

[drmaxx]

[...], yet I have yet to see four Sanyo 2700 or Eneloops shipped to Latvia for $15. How about a link?

Eneloops on DX: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.6807
A cheaper alternative is: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.487
They are not LSD but fairly decent, and the rating is not too far off the measured capacity (2200 - 2300 mAh).

 

[Ziemas]

Eneloops on DX: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.6807
A cheaper alternative is: http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.487
They are not LSD but fairly decent, and the rating is not too far off the measured capacity (2200 - 2300 mAh).

I'm not sure I'd trust those not to be counterfeit.

 

[Ziemas]

http://www.batterycity.eu/

I get 8 AA enloops for 17eu, and they come with a nice plastic container.

I got 16 enloops from them for 40eu, and I got free shipping. Don't know how lucky you will get.

I am not sure if anyone in the EU can show me a site where I can get cheaper cells, thanks.

You could do a group buy of 48 or more cells, to get the price down to 2eu per cell.

Thanks for the link, but it seems that they have upped their shipping costs. Eight Eneloops shipped is now 26.36EUR, and the free shipping threshold is now for orders over 150EUR. Not a bad deal, though.

 

[diff_lock2]

You can try ordering, if they don't include the price of shipping, you're lucky. I emailed the people there, and they said that there was some problems with the shipping system, so they don't charge with in the EU. You should double check, just email them with you order, and ask how much they will charge, they might say for a small about of cells, 16, shipping is free.

 

[ryts100]

Help with choosing.

Hi, I know this probably isn't the right place to post this question, but I've already tried posting a thread. It said I needed to wait for an administrators confirmation or something, and I can't find it anywhere on the forums.
My question is, should I get the Fenix PD30 Q5, or the Fenix TK11 R2? If you say get the TK11, what batteries should I use? Would these https://www.fenix-store.com/product_info.php?cPath=53&products_id=202 be ok? Or would I have to buy 2 of these https://www.fenix-store.com/product_info.php?cPath=53&products_id=201
Or should I buy a different type of battery?

Sorry for posting this in this thread by the way, I'm just getting really confused. >.<.

 

[wingnutLP]

http://www.batterycity.eu/

I get 8 AA enloops for 17eu, and they come with a nice plastic container.

These guys are the cheapest that I have found in Europe by some margin and their delivery is nice and quick.