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    O ring posts from the lube tread.

    Re: Comprehensive Grease and Lube Thread Not sure what damaged your O ring, but I would not be concerned about using your spares as O ring are that cheap you can just get some more.
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    Rechargable Alkaleaks

    I have a friend who is in need of a rechargeable AA that has 1.5 v and a minimum 2000mha. Does this exist and if so what brand?
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    Comprehensive Grease and Lube Thread

    Brake fluid is highly hygroscopic. I personally would never use it for anything other than brakes and hydraulic clutches.
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    Modern-Day "Big Jim" replacement.

    40 years ago I purchased a Big Jim, Turfed out many years latter as batteries were too expensive. (Wish now, like a lot of thing that I had kept it) Now to the OP The restrictions are: 1 The Throw must at least match the "Big Jim". It has been a long time since I have seen a Big Jim but I...
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    Comprehensive Grease and Lube Thread

    Nano Oil. Which Grade? I wish to purchase some Nano Oil for my new toy. However I notice that there are three grades. Which one is best for flashlight threads?
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    Any Way To Pick A Fake?

    It arrived today and it is ridgidij, and although this is my first charger(just starting out) I love it!
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    Any Way To Pick A Fake?

    Thanks cloggy. I went ahead and ordered a Vp2 charger. As I have not yet received it, it is reassuring to hear your comment. It is due between tomorrow and the following Friday. I am hoping sooner as my new Fenix Tk75 arrived two days ago and being my first torch with 18650's I don't yet have a...
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    Do I Need To Charge My Batteries?

    Thanks. I will have to wait for my charger then.
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    Do I Need To Charge My Batteries?

    My new torch(Fenix TK 75) and batteries arrived today. This is my first real torch I have ever owned and my first with 18650's. The batteries from the box have 3.614v 3.614v 3.615v 3.615v. Being new to these is it correct that a fully charged one is 3.7 even though they are charged to 4.2...
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    Any Way To Pick A Fake?

    I think I found the Au vendor you are referring to. I have just rang them and they told me that VP2 is not yet available in Australia.
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    Any Way To Pick A Fake?

    I don't constantly worry about fakes, I am just trying to avoid one. Living in Australia often makes buying from vendors very expensive due to us being ripped off on postage. I will have a look though. Being a newbie can you point me in the right direction of where to look. Also, how does cpf...
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    Any Way To Pick A Fake?

    I am wanting to purchase an Xtar Vp2 charger. This is the cheapest I can find but I am worried it might be a fake. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/XTAR-VP2-Intelligent-LCD-AC-12v-18650-26650-3-2-3-6-3-8-Battery-Charger-USB-/221403788008?pt=AU_Electronics_Batteries_Chargers&hash=item338cb1b2e8 Is...
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    Battery Length For Fenix TK75

    Thanks ven. I was looking at some KeepPower which are 69.7mm long. I now know that they will fit.
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    Battery Length For Fenix TK75

    I have ordered a Fenix TK75 and I am now in the process of ordering batteries. As protected batteries vary a lot in length, can anyone tell me the maximum length that will fit this light.?
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    Battery and Charger Advice

    I have just purchased a Fenix TK 75. I now need batteries and charger. This light requires 4 x 18650. For this reason I want a charger that can do 4 at a time. Having had a browse around here I have found Xtar XP4 and Nitecore i4. Also there is a group buy going for an Opus Bt C3100. Would...
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