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    How long to charge a new batteries (14500 and 18650)?

    You might take a measurement of the actual mA you charger is putting out at the voltage in use, and you will get a better picture of what is actually going on. I've seen similar chargers rated at 250 mA, but the actual output can vary from 6-103 mA, or whatever at full power cycle. The Chinese...
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    26650 Torch

    In the past these have been decent quality. They cost more then. More recently, there have been reports of mediocre quality in some components, fit and finish, etc on delivery. Keygos is as much dependent on their suppliers as any other Chinese brand, and this is true of ANY budget Chinese...
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    Costco "Techlite" 3xAAA lights updated, 250 lumens

    Flatline-That's a well thought-out plan and should work fine for what you want to do. I don't know if they are really 250lm, but these lights do provide a very useful amount of light. They throw well on high with a bright hot spot. I've been taking one out on late-night dog walking duty, and...
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    "Feit Electric" 3C LED flashlight

    Not really a fan. They are heavy and the zoom rattles. That can likely be fixed with o rings, but I can buy a much better light for $12, even if it takes a couple of weeks to arrive.
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    Costco "Techlite" 3xAAA lights updated, 250 lumens

    No problem with lithiums...those will improve the output a hair, but that is an expensive option that will eventually exceed the cost of good rechargables like the Eneloop...and the light itself...:) These are pretty much a throwaway light, but they are pretty bright for what they are and...
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    Any love for the Coast HL7 Headlamp?

    What broke on yours...? Mine have been beat pretty good just with being constantly handled, but I'm always looking around for a better tool.
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    Any love for the Coast HL7 Headlamp?

    I never thought about it, as I get plenty of run-time for what I'm doing on AAAs, but it would be pretty easy to swap out that rear plastic battery box for whatever you want to use, even single 18650. That would give me a year, I think.
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    Any love for the Coast HL7 Headlamp?

    Also, the small bezel hugs the forehead and the full range dimmer enables visibility for close-up situations where the other design types are much larger and bump into the work environment. I must own a couple of dozen various headlamps and the Coast is the the one I will grab for any critical...
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    Any love for the Coast HL7 Headlamp?

    I started using Coast headlamps about a decade ago for work, or maybe longer, and at the time, they were the best quality I could find that was easily available. They are comfortable to wear for long applications. I have a few of them but the first one I bought has been beat to hell but is still...
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