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    LED 2 Cell PR Drop Ins under $10, WPR3 vrs SMJLED2

    Update 2013.... All the bulbs above are still going strong in my various torches, PIR lights etc, 7 years later. Equiv of 60p per year, so far. Extremely well pleased, and they work down to nearly zero volts nimh, sometimes difficult to kick start charge.
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    Sold/Expired SMJLED PR2 v Superbright 1v-5v v AAA clone v incandescent bulbs Runtimes

    Update 2013.... All the bulbs above are still going strong in my various torches, PIR lights etc, 7 years later. Equiv of 60p per year, so far. Extremely well pleased, and they work down to nearly zero volts nimh, sometimes difficult to kick start charge.
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    Superbright LED new versions anyone ?

    Update 2013.... All the bulbs above are still going strong in my various torches, PIR lights etc, 7 years later. Equiv of 60p per year, so far. Extremely well pleased, and they work down to nearly zero volts nimh, sometimes difficult to kick start charge.
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    Preventing/reducing battery movement?

    You could try slivers of pencil rubber lightly wedged between battery and case. They would hold the battery in place, yet have some give for slight movement and shock absorption. Just a thought.
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    Beware GP AAA Alkalines leak

    I bulk bought 1,000 GP AAA Alkalines 3 years ago. Large discount. Original batteries. For my own use, and as pressies. Expiry date July 2012. However for a year now I have been discovering ones that have leaked. Last week, I checked out the 800 remaining, in original packaging, kept in a...
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    If a bulb says 3-9 volts ...is it not going to be very bright at 3v?

    Not output, but power consumption (ma) for 2v-5v Superbright bulb.
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    Vintage Ever Ready Flashlight

    A photo would be nice !
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    How low do I need to go? (Lumens)

    One low lumen torch, for use at night in the home, with no options, you'll always select the bright one !! A DIY single led torch, powered from 3v ( no or low resistor in circuit) or 9v with resistors ( to suit level preferred) is ideal. Something like this...
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    Decorators Headlight for Painting

    You need to illuminate the painting from the side, use a floor mounted QI diy light.
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    Sleeping with your light

    I have a large & heavy UK version of Maglite with LED bulb, next to the bed, but it's mostly for bashing baddies should they ever turn up !
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    Sleeping with your light

    Is that a torch in your pocket? Or are you just pleased to see me !
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    Modifying a 2 d cell Maglite to LED (I need it for night fishing)

    A drop-in PR2 led bulb. Superbrightleds.com I have loads of these ! and
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    What's wrong with my torch?

    Change the battery !!
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    Sleeping with your light

    I don't have any worries, I sleep in one of these ... (The wife told me she wanted more l'amour !)
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    Are you ready for the Apocalypse ?

    The zombie survival 'Google Map' that will help you find food and guns after the undead apocalypse Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2127933/Zombie-survival-map-help-food-guns-apocalypse.html#ixzz1riRyD5Es Get those batteries, and water, stocked up now...
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