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    Looking for general use light for in-laws

    I'm looking for a good, general purpose light for my in-laws. It will be used for everything from looking around under the kitchen sink to spotting the dog across the yard (150-200 ft). I'm thinking that it should probably be AA powered, to save them the trouble of having to purchase CR123As...
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    Replace P2D-CE with P2D-RB100?

    I received a P2D-CE as a gift this weekend and I love it but I'd like to know if I'd be better off going through the time and expense to exchange it for a P2D-RB100. Any thoughts? Edit: fixed typo
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    Mag85 Problem - Gradual start

    Since the 1650s don't seem to be stocked any more, I picked up some Eneloops and put them in the torch. Problem solved. I guess it's time for a refresh cycle on my BC-900 for the Sanyos.
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    Mag85 Problem - Gradual start

    9x Sanyo 2700
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    Mag85 Problem - Gradual start

    Thanks for the suggestions. I'll try cleaning the switch. As for the "soft-start" being a feature, the light didn't used to behave like this. It would reach full brightness easily in under a second, but now it's more like 20s. The same thing happens when I change the bulb. Is it possible...
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    Mag85 Problem - Gradual start

    I finally got around to doing this but I was not able to figure out how to get the switch assembly out. I cleaned the bulb pins, the bipin adapter, and all of the contacts on the battery adapter. Unfortunately there was no change in the performance. How do I get the switch out? Any other ideas?
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    Mag85 Problem - Gradual start

    I built a Mag85 about a year ago and I've been very happy with it. I don't use it too often, I'd say maybe a dozen battery cycles. After sitting dormant for a few months, I recharged the cells and after waiting for them to settle I fired it up. The bulb does not reach full brightness for...
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    Pila 168s in new IBC charger?

    Thanks for the suggestions. Has anyone here actually charged a 168S in the new IBC charger?
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    MAG85

    I'd imagine that if they are 3D, they'd be able to fit FM's adapter. Swapping out the bulb would probably be a bit more tricky. I have yet to take a look at a Mag LED, but I'd bet that they do not use the same interface as the popular Mag85 methods (prepotted, bi-pin adapter, etc). I'm sure...
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    Pila 168s in new IBC charger?

    I lost one of my two Pila 168S batteries a few months ago that I use in my Surefire L4. I understand that Pila has discontinued the 168S, and now offers the 600S along with a new charger. According to the review at Flashlightreviews.com, the new charger is not recommended for the 168S and the...
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    ROAR of the Pelican (CR123 Explosion during use, firsthand account)

    Re: ROAR of the Pelican (CR123 Explosion during use, underwear change required) Glad to hear that you are ok for the most part.
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    Waterproofness of Mc2es

    I'm not planning on using as a dive light, but I just want to make sure that I can still take it out in the rain and perhaps use it in very shallow (a few feet) water from time to time (I work on unmanned underwater vehicles).
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    Waterproofness of Mc2es

    I'm considering an Mc2es for my L4 and I'd like to know if it maintains the 10m depth rating of the stock L4. Thanks!
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    Looking for Pila 168S spare carrier

    Thanks for the suggestion. I'll check it out.
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    Looking for Pila 168S spare carrier

    What do you guys use to carry your spare Pila 168S batteries? I've seen some threads discussing storage solutions for multiple batteries, but I'm looking for something to just carry one or two.
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