BIG "D" from Pelican, what to get?

flashlightDR · Jun 17, 2004

BIG \"D\" from Pelican, what to get?

It seems that Pelican's big "D" light is starting to come in. Has anyone reviewed it? A CPFer stated before that it was better than the Litebox from Streamlight.

As far as I can tell, there are three different versions; an alkaline, and two rechargables, a lead acid and NiCad. What do you think the difference would be between the two rechargables? There is a big price difference (50%).

FC. · Jul 9, 2004

Re: BIG \"D\" from Pelican, what to get?

Lead Acid is 0.2lbs heavier, and has 15-30 minutes longer runtime then NiCad.

Alkaline is a waste of money - it puts out 200lum vs. 615lum of rechargeables.

I have been using it for almost a year, and it is a great light.

IlluminatingBikr · Jul 10, 2004

Re: BIG \"D\" from Pelican, what to get?

FC.,

What version do you have and where did you get it from?

It seems that the lead acid is .2 pounds heavier than the NiCad, but the runtime is 15 minutes longer. The NiCad version is 10 lumens brighter, but that is probably negligable.

dwminer · Jul 11, 2004

Re: BIG \"D\" from Pelican, what to get?

Who sells the big "D"
dave

jtice · Jul 11, 2004

Re: BIG \"D\" from Pelican, what to get?

Keep in mind, the nimh version will be easier to charge, and not have the memory effect,
it will also be better at letting you charge it as you like, alot of my lights in the past that have had acid batts, the batt goes bad if you dont keep up on charging it etc.

FC. · Jul 11, 2004

Re: BIG \"D\" from Pelican, what to get?

I do not think that any online dealers stock it.
The only way I know to get one is to get a hold of a fire/rescue equipment dealer, and order it.

IlluminatingBikr · Jul 11, 2004

Re: BIG \"D\" from Pelican, what to get?

Product Wizard has it.

Ticey, ummm there is no NiMh version. Just lead acid and Ni-cad. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thinking.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/whoopin.gif

cheesehead · Jul 11, 2004

Re: BIG \"D\" from Pelican, what to get?

With NiCD you can drive it into the ground more than lead acids. Neither one has much of a memory, lead acid has none, NiCD essentially none too. I think NiCD makes more sense unless you don't use the light for long periods.

jtice · Jul 12, 2004

Re: BIG \"D\" from Pelican, what to get?

oops, sorry, misread that, ni-cad huh?
well, that would still be alittle better, as Cheese said, you can drive it down more without worries.

If you drive a SLA down alllll the way, it will not like it. ESPECIALLY if you dont charge it back up right away.

FC. · Jul 12, 2004

Re: BIG \"D\" from Pelican, what to get?

Product Wizard does not stock Pelican Big D.
Trust me.

jamesraykenney · Jul 13, 2004

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[ QUOTE ]
IlluminatingBikr said:
Product Wizard has it.

Ticey, ummm there is no NiMh version. Just lead acid and Ni-cad. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thinking.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/whoopin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

I wonder what they mean by "large quantity discounts" for 3 or more??? How much is LARGE???

jamesraykenney · Jul 13, 2004

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FC. said:
Lead Acid is 0.2lbs heavier, and has 15-30 minutes longer runtime then NiCad.

Alkaline is a waste of money - it puts out 200lum vs. 615lum of rechargeables.

I have been using it for almost a year, and it is a great light.

[/ QUOTE ]

What type of beam does it put out?
Is it good at cutting through smoke?
Or more importantly for my purposes...FOG???
If you were going to leave it on a charger all the time, which battery would you choose?

jamesraykenney · Jul 13, 2004

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cheesehead said:
<snip>
Neither one has much of a memory, <snip>, NiCD essentially none too.
<snip>

[/ QUOTE ] /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

FC. · Jul 13, 2004

Re: BIG \"D\" from Pelican, what to get?

I'll take some pics next time I am at work.

IlluminatingBikr · Jul 15, 2004

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FC. said:
I'll take some pics next time I am at work.

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Can't wait! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif

IlluminatingBikr · Jul 25, 2004

Re: BIG \"D\" from Pelican, what to get?

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