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    Armytek Wizard One Pro return thread

    Bought a Warm version 15th last month after got their notification email on Warm tint available for order, only to learned that its the revised old UI version. After some emails with Sandra, I agreed to send it back to China, Sandra emailed me it reached China on 3rd Sept. Now, waiting for...
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    Zebralight H600 Water Leak. Reflector damaged.

    Aww, its so sad of seeing these. I'd submerged my H600, but only in sink & many times in medium to pouring rain situation, so far its holding well. About 3-4 months of usage, the button switch were acting strange, it needs a really hard press, at an angle to get it to work. Lillian suggest to...
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    Olight S20 Baton (XM-L, 1x18650, 2xCR123A) Review: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOTS, VIDEO + more!

    Thank you for the review, awesome as always. I also own S10, but the greenish tint were not so great, ended I swapped for a T6 3C, now its nicer & love it. I not really concern about the indicator on the S10 thou, cheers !
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    Decided to Go Unprotected

    I use NCR18650B unprotected cells in SC60w & SC600, used to lockout when not in use. (and other electronic switch flashlights) Protected cells for series connection flashlight or without low voltage cut off / indication driver.
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    How to recharge UltraFire 18650's with UltraFire chargerer

    You may read the review on Jetbeam's M1x under User Interface part. http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?230019-JetBeam-M1X-Review-%28Cree-M-CE%29-RUNTIMES-BEAMSHOTS-and-more! As lwknight stated, it will recharge automatically when u slide in the batteries, the indicator will show...
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    Rebuilt laptop battery - drain fast (bad windows calculation)

    +1 Remember to stay away from xxxxxFire battery, they stinks. Go for reputable brand, e.g.: Panasonic, LG, Sanyo or Samsung as recycledelectrons mentioned.
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    Review of / Measurement on Xtar SP2 charger

    No problem Robert, just share what I did, I also not 100% sure it will solve it too, just take chances, that's why I didn't take any photo on the particular area to post it up :o
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    Review of / Measurement on Xtar SP2 charger

    Actually were on edge whether to send it back to HK for claim or I try my luck open it up to have a look, luckily second option paid off. So far my WP6 II behaved normally, if I'm not using all 6 slots, I''ll slot in no.1/3/5 or 2/4/6 slot to prevent the quasi CC/CV algorithm u mentioned...
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    Review of / Measurement on Xtar SP2 charger

    It all came down that the right channel on my SP2 slot were not charging anymore. So I took the risk & opened it up to have a look on the charger pcb, especially on the right channel area. Found a SMD component near to C10 had sort of cold-solder, the left channel sides also not to my liking...
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    Good Thrower light

    What about multi cells, budget thrower from Crelant, model 7G9 http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?340101-Crelant-7G9-%28XM-L-U2-3x18650%29-Thrower-Review-RUNTIMES-VIDEO-BEAMSHOTS-and-more!
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    What did you use your flashlight for today?

    One of the two storey, terraced house nearby was on fire, I was awaken by the siren from fire engine. Without any delay, I grabbed my Apex 5T6 NW & walk to the area, hoping to provide any aid that needs flood of lights (it was around 2AM in the morning/ midnight) Two fire engines were there &...
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    Review of / Measurement on Xtar SP2 charger

    Correct, it doesn't affect the function tho, I'll just keep it then, guess I'm not alone afterall :rolleyes:
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    Review of / Measurement on Xtar SP2 charger

    Hi, I also really liking this SP2 charger along with their WP6 II, but recently my SP2 were a bit strange Whenever after it charged a battery off the right slot with 18650 at 1A or 26650 at 2A, the led will blinks red/green continuously after I removed the battery. I tried cycle the input or...
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    I need help choosing a headlamp for a present.

    What about headlamp from Spark ? Good quality & easy to operate. http://www.spark-light.com/index.aspx Their T-shaped ST5 takes single AA while barrel shaped (full flood) SD52 takes 2x AA ST5 came with clear & froasted lens, while SD52 have an optional screw-on reflector in case needed. Both...
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    Ni-Zn gas venting

    Well, same thing happened with my Ni-Zn in Fenix TK41, while ago, I on it on High mode after I came back from work, It ran for few hours & started to dim... so I assumed it was near depletion. Switch it off & once I opened the tailcap, I heard a pssshhh sound coming out, quickly check with DMM...
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