Diablo_331
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- Jul 26, 2011
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Hi everyone. This is my first post here but I have been lurking for a few weeks and I must say that this is a fine forum that you have here. I think I've been bit by the bug already if you know what I mean.(And I'm sure you do or you wouldn't be on a flashlight forum lol)
I'm a US Marine and I fly on C-130s. This will be my key chain light used along side a Fenix LD20 which is used mostly to preflight/postflight Hercs. Mostly used for short burst of light when checking various components but when the need arises, I need some decent run time at low/medium power. To be honest, the LD20 stays on "turbo" (180 lumen) for the short bursts and 94 lumen for pretty much everything else. The problem with the LD20 is the bezel keeps ripping holes in my flashlight pocket on my flight suits. I would rather leave the LD20 in my flight bag and only use it when necessary while having the Eiger around my neck.
I'll stop rambling and get down to it. I purchased an Eiger QTC SS Key medium beam from http://www.em-mgt.com/LED/Eiger.html based on the research that I did here (I don't know who you are but thanks to everyone that helped me make the choice!) :wave: So now it comes time to power the torch and I'm stumped.
1. Should I use an eneloop or a 10440 LI-Ion? I know that the 10440 will be brighter but how is the run time compared to an eneloop?
2. I need a good, safe, portable charger (space is always at a premium) for whichever battery type I choose. I would also like to be able to charge 1-4 cells at a time. If it can charge AA and AAA sized batteries at the same time then that would be a huge plus. Independent channels is a must as the light only uses 1 cell at a time and I would like to keep them topped off. (please correct me if I'm wrong here)
3. Do protected 10440's even exists? If so which is the best? More so, which will fit in the Eiger? I'm reading about how there is no real "standard" when it comes to how these batteries are sized. I just want it to fit in my Eiger and not have to worry about it damaging the light in any way.
This torch will get abused which is why I was attracted to Peak in the first place. I'm known to be able to break anything and flashlights are no different. I've been through countless 2 AA sized lights of mostly lesser quality. The LD20 is holding up pretty well. I've been abusing it(not using it) since April. I'd like to get this right the first time so I come to the gurus. If I'm missing any information please LMK. Thank you all ahead of time!
Semper FI,
Colby
I'm a US Marine and I fly on C-130s. This will be my key chain light used along side a Fenix LD20 which is used mostly to preflight/postflight Hercs. Mostly used for short burst of light when checking various components but when the need arises, I need some decent run time at low/medium power. To be honest, the LD20 stays on "turbo" (180 lumen) for the short bursts and 94 lumen for pretty much everything else. The problem with the LD20 is the bezel keeps ripping holes in my flashlight pocket on my flight suits. I would rather leave the LD20 in my flight bag and only use it when necessary while having the Eiger around my neck.
I'll stop rambling and get down to it. I purchased an Eiger QTC SS Key medium beam from http://www.em-mgt.com/LED/Eiger.html based on the research that I did here (I don't know who you are but thanks to everyone that helped me make the choice!) :wave: So now it comes time to power the torch and I'm stumped.
1. Should I use an eneloop or a 10440 LI-Ion? I know that the 10440 will be brighter but how is the run time compared to an eneloop?
2. I need a good, safe, portable charger (space is always at a premium) for whichever battery type I choose. I would also like to be able to charge 1-4 cells at a time. If it can charge AA and AAA sized batteries at the same time then that would be a huge plus. Independent channels is a must as the light only uses 1 cell at a time and I would like to keep them topped off. (please correct me if I'm wrong here)
3. Do protected 10440's even exists? If so which is the best? More so, which will fit in the Eiger? I'm reading about how there is no real "standard" when it comes to how these batteries are sized. I just want it to fit in my Eiger and not have to worry about it damaging the light in any way.
This torch will get abused which is why I was attracted to Peak in the first place. I'm known to be able to break anything and flashlights are no different. I've been through countless 2 AA sized lights of mostly lesser quality. The LD20 is holding up pretty well. I've been abusing it(not using it) since April. I'd like to get this right the first time so I come to the gurus. If I'm missing any information please LMK. Thank you all ahead of time!
Semper FI,
Colby