Picked up ETEK HID from Kragen this morning - $33.77 plus tax
These are closeout items, some have baggage...here's the scoop:
http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=217894
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=266288
walked into Kragen's this morning and picked up 2 more ($37 each with tax). had to replace the batt on one, otherwise looks good
I have no data to compare Osram / Phillips with the kit bulbs yet. Will advise.
yes, current generates magnetism
no, you won't toast a pacemaker with tailspring EMI
check out the criteria for FCC Class B certifications...fascinating stuff:tired:
bogey out
I hate my T6
I love my T6
I hate my T6
I love my T6
a wall of light that you can't beat without HID or WA1185 (haven't seen Luminus) - OLight M30 can't hold it's photon jock
and requires more maintenance than my boat
your money, your call...
bogey out
Don't have a 'sphere to give you quantifiable figures. Here's qualitative:
ETEK (middle 3 beams) has more spill than Stanley (bottom right) or POB (bottom left). The shape of ETEK reflector plus frosted bulb scatters light. Stanley's beamshape looks brighter regardless of total light output...
Re: Solarforce L2 "Argentine" model from KD
argentum = "silver" in latin, argent = "silver" in Old French
I think the KD description is a translation artifact from mandarin to english
watch out for counterfeits, telltales are if the price is out of line and the tailcap is recessed.
bogey out
great start, exact configuration that started my SolarForce huffing habit...
personally: I'd ditch the tailcap (kinda spendy) until you've had a chance to play around a bit. Put the money into a flat bezel (makes the light more pocketable - the stock one is aggressive and is a little pokey in...
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L2m 2009 is bored out to accept 18650 batts (with an additional extension tube) unlike L2m. Neither are HA, both accomodate RCR123 and CR123
L2p is HA and is sized for 2x CR123/RCR123 or 18650
Jake @ sbcflashlights is my go-to guy for SolarForce, there a a couple others I like...