TurboFlare 360

chiphead · #1 01-01-2005, 09:31 PM

Just got a Turboflare360, this thing isn't bad. Good visibility and a pretty tought ABS body. This should be part of everyone's "road hazard" kit! Is there anyone else using these things?
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chiphead

ACMarina · #2 01-02-2005, 06:45 AM

Absolutely, I carry 4 in my go kit in my CV, to use as flares and to set up a temporary LZ for SAR.

Does anybody know if the TF360 will run on Lithium AA's?? I know it didn't like my NiMHs. .

James S · #3 01-02-2005, 07:44 AM

The local SAMS here had a pallet of them, and as usual with things like this they started out expensive, but I watched and every few months the price on the remaining ones got reduced until they were almost gone and I picked up a couple.

They are pretty nice and a good addition to the road kit I think.

chiphead · #4 01-02-2005, 09:51 AM

I've add my own personal touch to it by placing swatches of 3M SCOTCHLITE tape between each leg. Be seen or be dead I always say.

chiphead

FlaRe · #5 01-02-2005, 10:20 AM

I'm still expecting mine by the second week of January. Haven't seen anyone use it here in Manila.

AuroraLite · #6 01-02-2005, 10:27 AM

Though I wish I never need it for myself in urgent situation, I got one sitting in my car all the time now.(I picked one up after seeing some recommendations on CPF, but I wish I could have picked up a few more--it was the last one in stock in shop).

daloosh · #7 01-03-2005, 12:38 PM

Hey AC, the one in my trunk has got E2 lithiums in it, I take it out every couple months to check it, works great!
daloosh

ACMarina · #8 01-03-2005, 01:56 PM

Sweet, thanks for the info!

greenLED · #9 01-03-2005, 02:18 PM

Where did you guys get'em? I've been looking for them (Sears & Target) but no luck yet.

ACMarina · #10 01-03-2005, 06:12 PM

You could try lookin' around on the BST forums, I'm sure somebody's got one hanging around. Some Sam's stores still have them. Of course, there's always the Bay. .

B@rt · #11 01-03-2005, 06:23 PM

Best I could find on E-Bay was $14.99 for a pair with $6.99 shipping... Not bad. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thinking.gif[/img]

greenLED · #12 01-03-2005, 10:31 PM

Thanks for the leads, guys.

FlaRe · #13 01-04-2005, 12:23 AM

You can also PM "FLASHLIGHTMAN". I got mine from him.

Brock · #14 01-05-2005, 11:41 AM

I have one in each car, but just have regular alkalines in them. I just swap them for new ones every x-mas and 4th of July.

greenLED · #15 01-05-2005, 12:02 PM

While checking on eBay (thanks, B@rt) I found a guy who says he can offer wholesale prices. I e-mailed him and will let you know when I hear back. Groupbuy, anyone? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

The_LED_Museum · #16 01-05-2005, 12:32 PM

I have one TurboFlare 360, but since I don't drive or own an automobile, I cannot use it in the manner in which it was intended.

4sevens · #17 01-05-2005, 12:40 PM

I've got 4 in my trunk too. By the way these are great for ultimate frisbee at night as goal markings! I use a glowing disk and it is great fun.

One major gripe I have with these is the serious difficulty with changing batteries - it's almost impossible.
bad design imho

milkyspit · #18 01-11-2005, 04:14 PM

Hey folks! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink2.gif[/img] Phaserburn gave me one of these several months ago as sort of a flashaholic gift exchange. (I gave him a Milky Candle, of course!) [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowlaugh.gif[/img] My TurboFlare 360 has never made it to the car but has been the source of lots of fun with my kids! I even turn it on when I'm modding... sorta gives me a weird, "extreme modder" feeling. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

Last week I bought an 8-pack of them for $49.99 plus $15 shipping on ebay. They arrived sealed in factory-sealed 2-packs, but all of them has some sort of white hazy residue on the clear surface. Worse, the seller refuses to do anything about it, claiming they were "new" by virtue of being unopened. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img]

Anyone know where I can buy a few more of these for a low price, and get them ones that are REALLY brand new? It would be a big help! Or if anybody has a couple to spare, PM me with your offer, or possibly even a trade idea.
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4sevens, I agree about the batteries being a tight fit, but for me it doesn't seem to be that big an issue. You don't change them very often, and it just takes a couple taps to dislodge the cells enough to pull them out. Maybe the tolerance in these is enough that some are easier than others for battery swapping?
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greenLED · #19 01-11-2005, 08:46 PM

Thanks for the update, Mikly. I e-mailed the e-Bay guy but never got a response. He's got decent feedback but I took his lack of communication as a bad sign and decided not to buy from him.

Just a thought, there was a post a week or so ago about using some kind of floor wax to polish the dome on a Lux Maybe this would work too on the Turboflares you got?

markdi · #20 01-13-2005, 03:55 PM

maybe you can buff or polish the haze out

PhotonWrangler · #21 01-13-2005, 08:11 PM

I bought a couple packs of them and I really like them. My only complaint is that the switch is easily bumped into the ON position accidentally. I had a few of these rattling around in a box in my trunk with some other stuff, and one night when I opened the trunk it looked like a disco inside!

MR Bulk · #22 01-14-2005, 01:09 AM

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greenLED · #23 01-14-2005, 10:36 AM

Somebody else had this happen to them in the back of their truck and thought the police were after them! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowlaugh.gif[/img]

AuroraLite · #24 01-14-2005, 11:04 AM

[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crackup.gif[/img] You ought to be kidding me...

greenLED · #25 01-14-2005, 12:40 PM

Yeah, it was in one of the other Turboflare threads.

Sigman · #26 01-14-2005, 08:47 PM

Wellll....I "do" have a "few" left from a purchase I made some time ago. They are still new. Though I did get a pretty good price on them, I got them before Sam's starting offering them for whatever "lower" price they were selling them for.

I could probably let a "few" go...PM me if interested. I don't want to turn this into a B/S/T thread in the wrong Forum.

I also encountered a few with that "white film" (almost like superglue residue) on them. Seemed to clean off fairly well with a papertowel and windex. I don't think any of the ones I have left have that film on them though.

Pajamas · #27 01-14-2005, 09:29 PM

Hey Milky,

You mentioned you got your 8 pack for $50....I found this set, but the price was way higher....try $250!!

http://www.galls.com/military/style....87&cat=226

I wonder if they are the same type?

LitFuse · #28 01-14-2005, 09:44 PM

20-Pack for 138.49 shipped at eBay

Peter

Darell · #29 01-14-2005, 09:47 PM

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ACMarina said:
Does anybody know if the TF360 will run on Lithium AA's?? I know it didn't like my NiMHs. .

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NO problem with Li's at all. I know this has already been answered, but I thought I'd toss my data point in too. I think it even says in the official sheet about using Li batteries.

The reflective tape between the legs is a good idea!

LitFuse · #30 01-14-2005, 09:54 PM

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LitFuse said:
20-Pack for 138.49 shipped at eBay

Peter

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You could probably get these for $10 less by not using the "Buy it Now" option. This guy has had tons of these up for auction recently that were left wanting for his opening bid of $99.99. An "on the side" deal could possibly yield even better pricing...

Peter