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Good CRI Lantern
Any good options that run on a single or at most two 18650s? I realize the Sofirn BLF LT1 can run on less but if I recall the manual states it doesn't recommend it cause of voltage issues.- bkpdle
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- Forum: LED Flashlights
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Zebralight 502c vs 503c
The only Zebralight that is still working for me is the 502c (Philips). I have switched it over to using Lithium AA, so hopefully it will continue going strong. I really like the design of this light and its function. High CRI is important to me. I noticed that the newer 503c (Samsung) claims a... -
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Zebralight quality has been a big disappointment
Okay, so in general then, it is not a good idea to use alkaline in Zebralights. One can expect trouble-free operation from lithium AA use? The leakage is due to the fact that Zebralight is calibrated for higher output than alkaline is geared for, so for long-term use, only use Lithium? Am I...- bkpdle
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- Forum: LED Flashlights
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Zebralight quality has been a big disappointment
Yeah, the batteries are leaking. But every single battery I have put in a zebralight has leaked. These are new alkalines. I am putting new alkalines in other brands and have had zero leaks from other brands. Don't you think that seems awfully strange? I'm wondering if others have experienced...- bkpdle
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- Forum: LED Flashlights
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High CRI 4,000K - 1 x CR123A battery - "Flood" headlamp
All you guys who are vouching for "Lithium Primary" batteries, do these include the AA "Energizer Ultimate Lithium Batteries"? I have never seen the Energizer's say Lithium "Primary" anywhere. I want to make sure these are the same thing you guys are talking about, or is there a different... -
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Zebralight quality has been a big disappointment
I really like Zebralight's selection and feature set but their stuff has given me nothing but problems. As of today, every single flashlight I have purchased from Zebralight over the last several years has died due to leaking AA battery. All the models I've purchased have been AA models. I have...- bkpdle
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New Streamlight lantern came with Chinese 18650 battery - safe to use?
I have heard a lot of bad things about Li-ion batteries made in China. As a result, I have always avoided them. A new lantern I picked up made by Streamlight came with a Chinese made 18650 rechargeable battery. What I like about this battery is that it has a charging port built into the battery...- bkpdle
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- Forum: Flashlight Electronics - Batteries Included
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High CRI 4,000K - 1 x CR123A battery - "Flood" headlamp
Re: High CRI 4,000K - 1 x CR123A battery - "Flood" headlamp Good idea. I tend to avoid AA lithiums though because of cost. No danger using a AA lithium in a Zebralight rated for AA batteries, correct? I get worried using lithiums cause they have more "explosion" potential and want to... -
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High CRI 4,000K - 1 x CR123A battery - "Flood" headlamp
Guys I am looking for a High CRI (at least 85) 4,000K, 1 x CR123A battery, "Flood" headlamp. I really like the small size of the Zebralight headlamps and have a Zebralight H502c L2 (1 x AA, High CRI 4,000K, Flood). And was pretty happy until (with time) I learned that Zebralights keep going bad... -
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HDS Systems EDC # 19
Anybody find the leather holster's spare battery holder to warp battery shape (from pressure over time)? Take a look at this photo and tell me that battery does not look bent out of shape: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?417896-HDS-Systems-EDC-19&p=5032180&viewfull=1#post5032180 -
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HDS Systems EDC # 19
"Cosmetic" is the term Henry used to describe the "defect." CURIOUS: has anyone bought an HDS light in the last year? Does your light bought in the last year whine at all? I'm wondering if newer models are potted differently, eliminating the whine? -
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HDS Systems EDC # 19
Anybody's else's rotary making a high-pitched humming noise? I have a few rotaries (each with different setups). My standard lens (CR123 battery) makes a high-pitched humming noise whenever it's on. It's hard to hear unless the light is brought near one's head but it is there. And it's really... -
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Flood vs Floody beam types
When a manufacturer like Zebralight offers headlamps in Flood (120 degree beam spread) and Floody (90 degree beam spread), what are the practical differences in use? Is one better suited for reading in bed (with book right in front of you) versus walking through a basement with stuff all over... -
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Why does HDS Systems not have a headlamp?
Video? I think it was a video I saw some time ago and the headlamp was a completely new design. Do you remember where you saw the video you saw or have a link? I think the one I saw was from last year's SHOT show.- bkpdle
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- Forum: LED Flashlights
