TooManyGizmos
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ThruNite "Ti", tiny 2 level 'AAA' (aluminum) light with 0.04 lumen FireFli Low.
~ (late to the Review party, but here to share my delight in .04 lumen use)
ThruNite "Ti", (tiny) 2 level 'AAA' (aluminum) light with 0.04 lumen Low.
I will give my summation first ,
This is now my favorite Low Level "Firefli" , Round-thu-house NeckLight .
~
My overall impression of the "Ti" is very good. It was designed by ThruNite to be a "Firefli" low level key-chain light. It is also very useful as a lanyard neck light . I was very skeptical of this light when it first came out , since I was not familiar with what 0.04lumens looked like . I did not think it would be bright enough for me on Firefli mode , BUT ... I have since changed my mind . Now that I have one I can say that it truly is bright enough for covert nighttime operations. The .04 lumen beam does reach across the room and keep you from tripping on the Cat .
Manufacturer and Dealer Specifications :
TI (Black/Firefly)
$15.95
ThruNite Ti light are designed for Key chain application. It is the first AAA light with Firefly mode(0.04lumens)
Features:
• Uses Cree XP-E R4 LED with a lifespan of 50000 hours
• Uses one 0.9-1.5V AAA (Ni-MH, Alkaline) battery
• 7.2cm (Length) x 1.4cm (Diameter)
• 20-gram weight (excluding batteries)
• OP reflector
• Reverse polarity protection, to protect from improper battery installation
• Made of durable aircraft-grade aluminum
• Premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
• Waterproof to IPX-8 Standard
• Reliable twist switch. Tighten for Firefly(0.04lumens) tighten further for max Output(60 lumens)
Construction & Feel
It is a little larger than most other 'AAA' twisties , but that makes it easier to hold and operate with one hand if you have arthritis in your joints and swollen/knotty knuckles . The knurling provides just the right amount of grip and the brass threads contribute to the buttery smooth turning of the head . I also found out it can be used as 'Momentary' if you set it close to the turn-on point and then press laterally on the head with your thumb or finger . The internal mode switching 'Tab' may have to be carefully adjusted at times by the user as it gets compressed with use . The anodized finish seems to be done well and I like the attachment lug being centered so the light hangs straight. It won't tail-stand , but it was intended as a hanging light , on a keychain. And don't be confused by the "Ti" name they gave it ... it is actually an aluminum body light .
Beam & Tint
The R-4 produces a smooth beam and what I call a "Creamy" white tint . I would have preffered a whiter R-2 .... but that's just my preference. On 'Hi' it will light up the entire width of a door at a distance of 9 feet . On "Firefli" mode there is not much "Sidespill" light , but you can't expect much of that at .04 lumens . The central spot has to do, which is 1 foot in diameter @ 3 feet from a wall . This light's low level will be good for reading menu's or maps without disturbing others . The Hi level is bright enough to be a good secondary EDC . ThruNite says it has a Max lumens of "60" ... but to me the Hi compares to the Medium setting of a Q-mini AA , which is stated to be "25" lumens ... so I think the "Hi on the Ti" ... is somewhere around 30 to 40 lumens .. just my guess. (maybe the Qmini figures are wrong?)
U.I. & Battery
The continual one-direction twist is much easier to use (especially one handed) as a key-chain light . Much easier than ... twist-untwist-twist-untwist ... and makes for a good inexpensive loaner light too. They won't even notice the first level. Tell em just twist - and it's ON at the level they will expect . Run time on common batteries should be acceptable and since the use of 4.2v Li-Ions is NOT mentioned in the specs by ThruNite ..... I would advise against it.
Conclusion
I think this is a good value at $16.00 and is just what the Low-level crowd has been wanting. It IS very useful .The Hi level should be left as it is . Additional lights at 2 to 4 lumens will be welcomed as well . I would like to see a whiter R-2 version offered - but let's face it - at this size of light ... when you need light , any tint will do . I DO like this light and would recommend you add it to your collection . Craig had a good marketing strategy when he 'Torture Tested' a "Ti" light , and posted pic's & details of it . It makes me more confident that it will last as long as I expect it to .
Sorry for no pic's , but I don't do pic's well , and there are so many good ones already, it would be redundant .
More to be added later ...... as I use it and develop more comments .
~ TMG
EDIT ... side note ... EXPERIMENTATION ,
See post #14 for details ....
If your tab does break off , a square of QTC material inserted where the tab was .... may bring it back to life ... Per 127.0.0.1 in post 14.
ThruNite "Ti" light provided for review by Craig .. at illumination supply .. thanks .
~ (late to the Review party, but here to share my delight in .04 lumen use)
ThruNite "Ti", (tiny) 2 level 'AAA' (aluminum) light with 0.04 lumen Low.
I will give my summation first ,
This is now my favorite Low Level "Firefli" , Round-thu-house NeckLight .
~
My overall impression of the "Ti" is very good. It was designed by ThruNite to be a "Firefli" low level key-chain light. It is also very useful as a lanyard neck light . I was very skeptical of this light when it first came out , since I was not familiar with what 0.04lumens looked like . I did not think it would be bright enough for me on Firefli mode , BUT ... I have since changed my mind . Now that I have one I can say that it truly is bright enough for covert nighttime operations. The .04 lumen beam does reach across the room and keep you from tripping on the Cat .
Manufacturer and Dealer Specifications :
TI (Black/Firefly)
$15.95
ThruNite Ti light are designed for Key chain application. It is the first AAA light with Firefly mode(0.04lumens)
Features:
• Uses Cree XP-E R4 LED with a lifespan of 50000 hours
• Uses one 0.9-1.5V AAA (Ni-MH, Alkaline) battery
• 7.2cm (Length) x 1.4cm (Diameter)
• 20-gram weight (excluding batteries)
• OP reflector
• Reverse polarity protection, to protect from improper battery installation
• Made of durable aircraft-grade aluminum
• Premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
• Waterproof to IPX-8 Standard
• Reliable twist switch. Tighten for Firefly(0.04lumens) tighten further for max Output(60 lumens)
Construction & Feel
It is a little larger than most other 'AAA' twisties , but that makes it easier to hold and operate with one hand if you have arthritis in your joints and swollen/knotty knuckles . The knurling provides just the right amount of grip and the brass threads contribute to the buttery smooth turning of the head . I also found out it can be used as 'Momentary' if you set it close to the turn-on point and then press laterally on the head with your thumb or finger . The internal mode switching 'Tab' may have to be carefully adjusted at times by the user as it gets compressed with use . The anodized finish seems to be done well and I like the attachment lug being centered so the light hangs straight. It won't tail-stand , but it was intended as a hanging light , on a keychain. And don't be confused by the "Ti" name they gave it ... it is actually an aluminum body light .
Beam & Tint
The R-4 produces a smooth beam and what I call a "Creamy" white tint . I would have preffered a whiter R-2 .... but that's just my preference. On 'Hi' it will light up the entire width of a door at a distance of 9 feet . On "Firefli" mode there is not much "Sidespill" light , but you can't expect much of that at .04 lumens . The central spot has to do, which is 1 foot in diameter @ 3 feet from a wall . This light's low level will be good for reading menu's or maps without disturbing others . The Hi level is bright enough to be a good secondary EDC . ThruNite says it has a Max lumens of "60" ... but to me the Hi compares to the Medium setting of a Q-mini AA , which is stated to be "25" lumens ... so I think the "Hi on the Ti" ... is somewhere around 30 to 40 lumens .. just my guess. (maybe the Qmini figures are wrong?)
U.I. & Battery
The continual one-direction twist is much easier to use (especially one handed) as a key-chain light . Much easier than ... twist-untwist-twist-untwist ... and makes for a good inexpensive loaner light too. They won't even notice the first level. Tell em just twist - and it's ON at the level they will expect . Run time on common batteries should be acceptable and since the use of 4.2v Li-Ions is NOT mentioned in the specs by ThruNite ..... I would advise against it.
Conclusion
I think this is a good value at $16.00 and is just what the Low-level crowd has been wanting. It IS very useful .The Hi level should be left as it is . Additional lights at 2 to 4 lumens will be welcomed as well . I would like to see a whiter R-2 version offered - but let's face it - at this size of light ... when you need light , any tint will do . I DO like this light and would recommend you add it to your collection . Craig had a good marketing strategy when he 'Torture Tested' a "Ti" light , and posted pic's & details of it . It makes me more confident that it will last as long as I expect it to .
Sorry for no pic's , but I don't do pic's well , and there are so many good ones already, it would be redundant .
More to be added later ...... as I use it and develop more comments .
~ TMG
EDIT ... side note ... EXPERIMENTATION ,
See post #14 for details ....
If your tab does break off , a square of QTC material inserted where the tab was .... may bring it back to life ... Per 127.0.0.1 in post 14.
ThruNite "Ti" light provided for review by Craig .. at illumination supply .. thanks .
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