Streamlight Survivor LED

Shreklight

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I have owned one for a little over a year. It is a very durable light, perfect for outdoor use. I think it is good for the use you describe. I have only run mine on the rechargeable pack, but it lasts longer than what it's specs. state, and the " low" setting is very useable.
 

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It has a pretty narrow beam and if you can open up the light, you can double the output(for the same runtime) by swapping in a current gen LED.

It should be durable and throw a decent distance.

I'd say more of a mid range light because of the narrow beam.

What king of beam would you like?

Floody or throwy?
 

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Have not decided which Zebra to get. One is at the top of my list. The Survivor would be a supplemental light source.
 
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You could try our new Fire Vulcan LED. I will be purchasing one very soon. It will give you the best of both words...it's the same size as our standard Fire Vulcan, but it will weigh under 2lbs.
 

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Anyone thinking of getting the Survivor LED, don't. 3 of 4 we have at my fire station have had the switch go bad.
 

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I am thinking of getting an LED Survivor. Question: If I buy the Alkaline model and use rechargeable NiMH AA's, will a Survivor charger base (intended for the internal NiCD pack) charge the AA's properly?

Thanks,

Dave

PS I've not read about switch problems dkelly mentioned, anyone think this is a widespread problem with these lights?
 

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If I buy the Alkaline model and use rechargeable NiMH AA's, will a Survivor charger base (intended for the internal NiCD pack) charge the AA's properly?
I don't know definitively, but I would be surprised if the charger handled NiMH because you're "not supposed to" use NiMH in the Survivor because it voids the safety certifications. I wouldn't be surprised if the charging base never actually stops charging, which will eventually fry NiMH cells.
 

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I am thinking of getting an LED Survivor. Question: If I buy the Alkaline model and use rechargeable NiMH AA's, will a Survivor charger base (intended for the internal NiCD pack) charge the AA's properly?

Thanks,

Dave

PS I've not read about switch problems dkelly mentioned, anyone think this is a widespread problem with these lights?


If you have the Alkaline pack...only use non rechargable AAs. If you want a recharge battery...buy our recharge battery. You will void your warranty if you do not follow our polices.

Link for Fire Vulcan LED
http://streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=147
 
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Kraeken

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We have a few at my firehouse. They are brighter and cut a little better than the incan ones (don't know how they do it with an LED) but I can see how the switch may crap out.

I would look for something different. They are made for a specific purpose, and you can find something better and smaller for less money.
 

flashy bazook

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I use the Survivor LED with Eneloops (Sanyo's NiMH version which is resistant to trickle loss) with no problems.

I do use a charger that can handle the NiMH batteries and do not have the one sold with the rechargeable version of the Survivor (I got the non-rechargeable version).

It is true that it is a specialized light with a very narrow beam (something like 10 degrees) so whether it fits your needs kind of depends. There is a bit of spill, but it tends to pale in comparison with the powerful spot.

Haven't had a problem with the switch yet, or any kind of problem. On the other hand, I haven't had to use it under extreme circumstances.
 

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If you have the Alkaline pack...only use non rechargable AAs. If you want a recharge battery...buy our recharge battery. You will void your warranty if you do not follow our polices.

Link for Fire Vulcan LED
http://streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=147

aubie515,
I've had my eye on that Vulcan LED since they put it on the site,but I've been waiting on a review.If you pick one up let us know what you think.

I have a question,how are they managing the heat in a polymer body?

It would be an awesome candidate for a P7 or MC-E swap with a bump in current,permitted you could get the heat out.At half power your only talking about 5 watts,not that much of an increase,but the output(emitter lumens)would be over 400 lumens.That large pencil beam reflector would probably focus either emitter.

I know its been said before,but its nice to have someone from Streamlight hanging around here.

Michael
 

john2551

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aubie,

The Survivor LED says:
USE OF LITHIUM AA CELLS WILL DAMAGE THE
LIGHT AND VOID THE WARRANTY.​

I can understand why they mean not to use 3.6v lithium AA's but why can't we use 1.5v Energizer lithium AA's? I don't use alkaline batteries any longer because i've ruined several lights & gadgets over the years from leaking alkalines.

 
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